Yes, it can be a preposition, when used with an object (e.g. nearest the town).
The preposition phrase, or just the word nearest, can be an adjective or an adverb.
No, then is not a preposition. It is a conjuction.Than is a preposition.
No, a preposition does not always have to be followed by a prepositional phrase. In some cases, a preposition can also be used on its own to show a relationship between two elements in a sentence.
No, "together" is not a preposition. It is an adverb that is used to indicate two or more people or things being in one place or gathered as a group.
flew is not a preposition. sorry but through is a preposition
No, then is not a preposition. It is a conjuction.Than is a preposition.
its a preposition
No, "closely" is not a preposition. It is an adverb that describes how an action is performed, in a near or intimate manner.
no it is not a preposition
A prepositional phrase includes a preposition, its object (noun or pronoun), and any modifiers. The object of the preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and is part of the prepositional phrase. It shows the relationship between the object and the rest of the sentence.
At is a preposition. Anything that can be ___ the box is a preposition. For Example: At the box.
If is not a preposition. It is a conjunction.
The preposition, the object of the preposition, and everything in between. The object of the preposition answers the question "(preposition) what?" For example: He looked in the box worriedly. "in the box" is the prepositional phrase because "in" is the preposition, and "box" is the object of the preposition. "Box" answers the question, "(preposition) what?, or in this case, "In what?"