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Preposition "Over" Usage in Sentence

Kaven in Cave
Kaven in Cave
Preposition "Over" Usage in Sentence
Hii hii we want to ask about using "over" in sentences, and we’re a little unsure about how to explain it clearly to her.
--> Write three different sentences using "over" in various contexts (like showing movement, position, and comparison), but we’re not sure if we’re guiding her correctly.

Could you share some examples or tips to help her understand it better?
Kaven_in
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Last update: 3 days ago
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Steve
Steve
Steven_Jenkings - Tutor account
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South Africa

Hello. This is a great question. Thank you for sending it in.
It is correct that 'over' can be used to indicate movement, position and comparison. Let's look at a few examples:
1. 'She held the umbrella over both of us' - in this example, 'over' is used to indicate the position of the umbrella.
2. 'We came to a stream and jumped over it' - in this example, 'over' is used to indicate movement, in this case the movement of jumping.
3. 'She was over the age limit allowed to go on the ride' - in this example, 'over' is used to compare the age of the girl against the age limit of the ride. 
I really hope that these examples help in guiding your explanations.

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