PREPOSITION

A prepositionis a connecting word that shows the relationships between other words, usually in time, place, or direction.

a). Some prepositions show a relationship of place such as follows:

behind, below, beneath, beside, between, beyond, by, in, near, inside, of, on, over, under, upon, and within

example:

- Andy is standing behind Grace.

- We are now on Suvar's blog.

b). Prepositions show a relationship of direction such as from, down, into, out of, to, through, to, and toward.

examples:

- The boy run toward the park.

- He is walking into the haunted house.

c). Prepositions show a relationship of time such as after, at, before, during.

examples:

- We should be silent during the listening test.

- I have to work at seven am.

d). Prepositions show a relationship of manner such as by, like and with.

examples:

- I used to go to school by bicycle.

- I did my home work with my friend.

e). Prepositions show a relationship of association (with, of) or source(from).

example:

- I write on this site with some sources from English books.

Phrasal Preposition

Some prepositions may consist of more than one word or phrase that function as a unit. Some phrasal prepositions which are commonly used such as follows:

Because of, by way of, in case of, in spite of, instead of, on the side of, on account of, etc.

Each phrase is considered as one preposition.

examples:

- Instead of rain, he rode to the office.

- I am falling in love because of you.

NOTE: prepositions are always followed by noun or gerund.

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