Prepositions
- 23 Sep 2024
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Prepositions
- Updated on 23 Sep 2024
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Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence. They are usually placed before a noun or pronoun to show its relationship to the rest of the sentence. Here are some common prepositions and their functions:
Location or position
- at
- on
- in
- under
- over
- behind
- beside
- between
The cat is under the table.
Time
- on
- at
- in
- for
- during
She arrived at the airport at 3 p.m.
Direction or movement
- to
- toward
- towards
- from
- into
- onto
- out of
He is walking to the store.
Possession or ownership
- of
- for
- by
The book is for Rachel.
It is important to use prepositions correctly in order to express the intended meaning and maintain proper grammar in a sentence. In some cases, the choice of preposition can change the meaning of a sentence.
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