9 Questions
What is the main function of prepositions in a sentence?
To show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.
Which of the following is an example of a word of direction?
to
What is the function of a preposition phrase in a sentence?
To act as a single unit in a sentence, often as an adverb or adjective.
Which of the following prepositions is often confused with 'to' and 'two'?
too
What is the rule regarding prepositions after verbs of movement?
Prepositions are never used after verbs of movement.
What type of preposition indicates the relationship between a noun or pronoun and a specific time?
Words of time
Which of the following is an example of a preposition phrase?
in the morning
What is the rule regarding prepositions after verbs of perception?
Prepositions are never used after verbs of perception.
Which of the following is an example of a word of manner?
by
Study Notes
Prepositions
Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.
Types of Prepositions
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Words of location: in, on, at, by, with, etc.
- Examples: in the room, on the table, at the store
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Words of direction: to, from, up, down, in, out, etc.
- Examples: going to the store, coming from school, up the stairs
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Words of time: at, on, during, before, after, etc.
- Examples: at 5 o'clock, on Monday, during the summer
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Words of movement: to, from, up, down, in, out, etc.
- Examples: going to the park, coming from the city, up the mountain
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Words of manner: by, with, in, etc.
- Examples: by car, with a friend, in a hurry
Preposition Phrases
A preposition phrase is a phrase that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.
- Examples: in the morning, on the top shelf, at the bottom of the page
- Function: act as a single unit in a sentence, often as an adverb or adjective
Common Prepositions
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Most common prepositions:
- of
- to
- in
- that
- is
- for
- it
- with
- as
- on
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Prepositions that are often confused:
- to / two / too
- their / there / they're
- its / it's
Preposition Rules
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Prepositions are not used after verbs of movement:
- Examples: go home, come here, run outside
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Prepositions are not used after verbs of rest:
- Examples: sit down, lie down, stand up
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Prepositions are not used after verbs of perception:
- Examples: see the movie, hear the music, smell the flowers
Prepositions
- Prepositions show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.
Types of Prepositions
- Words of location: show where something is, e.g., in, on, at, by, with (e.g., in the room, on the table, at the store)
- Words of direction: show direction or movement, e.g., to, from, up, down, in, out (e.g., going to the store, coming from school, up the stairs)
- Words of time: show when something happens, e.g., at, on, during, before, after (e.g., at 5 o'clock, on Monday, during the summer)
- Words of movement: show movement or direction, e.g., to, from, up, down, in, out (e.g., going to the park, coming from the city, up the mountain)
- Words of manner: show how something is done, e.g., by, with, in (e.g., by car, with a friend, in a hurry)
Preposition Phrases
- A preposition phrase is a phrase that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun (e.g., in the morning, on the top shelf, at the bottom of the page)
- Functions as a single unit in a sentence, often as an adverb or adjective.
Common Prepositions
- Most common prepositions: of, to, in, that, is, for, it, with, as, on
- Prepositions that are often confused: to / two / too, their / there / they're, its / it's
Preposition Rules
- No prepositions after verbs of movement: e.g., go home, come here, run outside
- No prepositions after verbs of rest: e.g., sit down, lie down, stand up
- No prepositions after verbs of perception: e.g., see the movie, hear the music, smell the flowers
Learn about the different types of prepositions, including words of location, direction, and time, and how they show relationships in sentences.
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