Preposition

Preposition is a word that shows relation between noun or pronoun and the other words in sentence. e.g. in, on, at, to, with, under, above, into, by, of etc Preposition is always used before a noun or pronoun and shows the relation of the noun or pronoun to the other words in sentence. The following examples will help in better understanding. Example. Subject + Verb The cat was sleeping He lives She looked He will come Wedding ceremony will be held I was waiting Someone is knocking She came on in at in on for at by Preposition table Paris Stranger. January. 20th December. you The door. bus. Noun

Prepositions show many relations (for different nouns) in sentence. On the basis of relation they show, preposition may be divided into following categories.

Preposition for time e.g. in, on, at, etc. Preposition for place e.g. in, on, at, etc Preposition for direction e.g. to, towards, into, through etc. Preposition for agent e.g. by Preposition for device, instrument or machines. e.g. on, by, with, etc. Prepositions used after verbs to make prepositional verb. e.g. look at, look after, laugh at