**What is a** ***preposition?*** A preposition is *a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other elements in a sentence.* **What four things do prepositions often indicate?** Four things prepositions often indicate include: 1. Location. 2. Direction. 3. Time. 4. Relationship between different objects. **Why can prepositions be tricky?** Prepositions are tricky because *they can have multiple meanings depending on the context.* **What are some examples of the preposition "en" having multiple meanings?** Some examples of the preposition *"en"* having multiple meanings include: * Vivo en Madrid. * El libro está en la mesa. * Estoy en la oficina. * El gato se metió en la caja. * Llegamos en taxi. **What three prepositions can you use to indicate location and direction?** Three prepositions you can use to indicate location and direction include: 1. En. 2. A. 3. Hacia. > **Which preposition can you use to indicate being in a place?** > To indicate being in a place, you can use the preposition *"en."* > > **Which preposition can you use to indicate movement towards a place?** > To indicate movement towards a place, you can use the preposition *"a."* > > **Which preposition can you use to indicate a more specific direction?** > To indicate a more specific direction, you can use the preposition *"hacia."* **What two prepositions can you use to indicate time?** To prepositions you can use to indicate time include: 1. En. 2. A. > **Which preposition can you use to indicate time periods, months, and years?** > To indicate time periods, months, and years, you can use the preposition *"en."* > > **Which preposition can you use to indicate specific times?** > To indicate specific times, you can use the preposition *"a."* **What three prepositions can you use to indicate manner and possession?** Three prepositions you can use to indicate manner and possession include: 1. Con. 2. Sin. 3. De. > **Which preposition can you use to express accompaniment?** > To express accompaniment, you can use the preposition *"con."* > > **Which preposition can you use to express lack or absence?** > To express lack or absence, you can use the preposition *"sin."* > > **Which preposition can you use to indicate possession?** > To indicate possession, you can use the preposition *"de."* **What two prepositions can you use to indicate cause and purpose?** Two prepositions you can use to indicate cause and purpose include: 1. Por. 2. Para. > **Which preposition can you use to indicate cause or reason?** > To indicate cause or reason, you can use the preposition *"por."* > > **Which preposition can you use to express purpose or goal?** > To express purpose or goal, you can use the preposition *"para."*