2. What is a preposition?
A preposition is a word used to
link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to
other words within a sentence.
Prepositions are usually short words, and
they are normally placed directly in front
of nouns. In some cases, you’ll find
prepositions in front of gerund verbs.
3. Examples ofPrepositions
Here aresome examples of commonly-used prepositions:
about above across after against
along behind below beneath beside
besides between down during except
for from in off on
onto opposite out outside till
to toward under underneath until
with within without
4. Prepositional Phrases:
Prepositions don't stand alone. They
work in groups of words that we call
prepositional phrases.
A prepositional phrase begins with a
preposition and ends in a noun and
called the object of the preposition.
5.
6. Types of Prepositions:
There are three types of prepositions,
including time prepositions, place
prepositions, and direction prepositions.
Time prepositions- are those such as
before, after, during, and until;
Place prepositions- are those indicating
position, such as around, between, and
against.
7. Direction prepositions- are those
indicative of direction, such as across, up,
and down.
Each type of preposition is important.
8. Preposition Exercises
The following exercises will help you gain
greater understanding about how
prepositions work. Choose the best answer to
complete each sentence.
1.The bone was _______ the dog.
About
For
After
Considering
Answer: B. The bone was for the dog.
9. 2.We are going on vacation _______
August.
On
At
In
Since
Answer: C. We are going on
vacation in August.
3.Please put the vase ________ the table.
In
On
10. For
Over
Answer: B. Please put the vase on the table.
4.I received a present ________ Janet.
From
Of
By
About
Answer: A. I received a present from Janet.
5.School begins ________ Monday.
In
