Prepositions: Types and Examples

Definition

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

Types of Prepositions

1. Words of Location

• Show where something is in relation to something else
• Examples: in, on, at, by, with, under, above, etc.

2. Words of Direction

• Show movement or direction
• Examples: to, from, up, down, in, out, etc.

3. Words of Time

• Show when something happens
• Examples: at, on, during, before, after, etc.

4. Words of Manner

• Show how something is done
• Examples: by, with, in, like, etc.

5. Words of Association

• Show a connection or relationship between things
• Examples: with, of, about, etc.

Characteristics of Prepositions

• Usually come before the noun or pronoun they modify (hence the name "pre-position")
• Often used in phrases to show relationships
• Can be used to form idiomatic expressions
• Can be used to show possession or belonging

Common Prepositions

• of, to, in, that, is, for, with, as, on, at, by, from, etc.

Prepositional Phrases

• A phrase that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun
• Examples: in the book, on the table, under the bridge, etc.

Functions of Prepositions

• Show relationships between words in a sentence
• Provide context and meaning to sentences
• Help to clarify the meaning of words and phrases

Definition of Prepositions

• A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

Types of Prepositions

• Words of Location: show where something is in relation to something else, e.g., in, on, at, by, with, under, above.
• Words of Direction: show movement or direction, e.g., to, from, up, down, in, out.
• Words of Time: show when something happens, e.g., at, on, during, before, after.
• Words of Manner: show how something is done, e.g., by, with, in, like.
• Words of Association: show a connection or relationship between things, e.g., with, of, about.

Characteristics of Prepositions

• They usually come before the noun or pronoun they modify (hence the name "pre-position").
• Often used in phrases to show relationships.
• Can be used to form idiomatic expressions.
• Can be used to show possession or belonging.

Common Prepositions

• Examples: of, to, in, that, is, for, with, as, on, at, by, from.

Prepositional Phrases

• A phrase that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.
• Examples: in the book, on the table, under the bridge.

Functions of Prepositions

• Show relationships between words in a sentence.
• Provide context and meaning to sentences.
• Help to clarify the meaning of words and phrases.