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Types and Functions of Prepositions
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2. Prepositions are words which link nouns
pronouns and phrases to other words in a
sentence.
Prepositions usually describe the position of
something, the time when something
happens and the way in which something is
done, although the prepositions "of," "to,"
and "for" have some separate functions.
5. Simple Prepositions are "short" or "little" words that
express relationships including those of space, time,
and degree.
6. Compound preposition are generally formed by
prefixing a Preposition to a Noun, an Adjective or an
Adverb.
7. The noun phrase which follows the preposition can be
called a prepositional complement and the preposition
together with its complement is known as
a prepositional phrase.
8. Preposition of Time
Preposition of Place
Preposition of Direction
9. A preposition of time is a preposition that allows you to
discuss a specific time period such as a date on the
calendar, one of the days of the week, or the actual
time something takes place.
10. A preposition of place is a preposition which is
used to refer to a place where something or
someone is located.
11. Prepositions of direction tell you where to go
or where to put something. Some examples
are to, on, onto, in, and into.