Types of Prepositions in English

Definition

• A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.
• It indicates location, direction, time, manner, or other relationships.

Types of Prepositions

• Words of location:
  • In, on, at, by, with, under, above, beside, between
• Words of direction:
  • To, from, up, down, in, out, forward, backward
• Words of time:
  • At, on, during, before, after
• Words of manner:
  • By, with, in, like
• Words of movement:
  • To, from, up, down, in, out, forward, backward

Functions of Prepositions

• Show relationship:
  • Indicate a location or position (e.g., "The book is on the table.")
  • Indicate a direction or movement (e.g., "I'm going to the store.")
  • Indicate a time or period (e.g., "We're meeting at 5 o'clock.")
• Introduce phrases:
  • Prepositional phrases function as adjectives or adverbs (e.g., "The book on the table is mine.")
• Connect clauses:
  • Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses (e.g., "I went to the store because I needed milk.")

Common Prepositional Idioms

• Phrasal verbs:
  • Take on, get off, put up with, turn down
• Prepositional phrases:
  • In a hurry, on the go, at ease, by chance

Tips and Tricks

• Learn prepositions in context:
  • Study how prepositions are used in sentences and phrases.
• Practice, practice, practice:
  • Use prepositions in your own writing and speaking to become more comfortable with their usage.

Definition of Prepositions

• Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, indicating location, direction, time, manner, or other relationships.

Types of Prepositions

Location

• In, on, at, by, with, under, above, beside, between: indicate a location or position

Direction

• To, from, up, down, in, out, forward, backward: indicate a direction or movement

Time

• At, on, during, before, after: indicate a time or period

Manner

• By, with, in, like: indicate a manner or way of doing something

Movement

• To, from, up, down, in, out, forward, backward: indicate movement from one place to another

Functions of Prepositions

• Show relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence
• Introduce phrases that function as adjectives or adverbs
• Connect clauses by introducing dependent clauses

Prepositional Idioms

• Phrasal verbs: take on, get off, put up with, turn down
• Prepositional phrases: in a hurry, on the go, at ease, by chance

Learning Tips

• Learn prepositions in context by studying how they are used in sentences and phrases
• Practice using prepositions in your own writing and speaking to become more comfortable with their usage