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Types of prepositions
Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other
words in a sentence. They indicate the position or direction of the noun or pronoun in
relation to other words in the sentence. Here are some examples of types of prepositions:
Simple prepositions: consist of one word and indicate location, direction, or time. Examples:
"in, on, under, with, beside"
Compound prepositions: consist of multiple words and indicate location, direction, or time.
Examples: "inside of, because of, in spite of"
Phrase prepositions: consist of a preposition and a noun or pronoun phrase. Examples:
"according to, in front of, in addition to"
Participial prepositions: consist of a preposition and a participle. Examples: "including,
regarding, concerning"
Examples of sentence with prepositions:
The book is on the table. The picture is beside the clock.
I'm going to the store. He's thinking about his future.
She's sitting under the tree. The company is in spite of the crisis.
They are playing with their friends.
Prepositions are essential to the structure of a sentence; they indicate the position or
direction of the noun or pronoun in relation to other words in the sentence. Understanding
how to use prepositions correctly is essential for clear and effective communication in the
English language. MBSL Jalandhar
Simple prepositions
Simple prepositions are words that indicate location, direction, or time, and consist of one
word. Here are some examples of the use of simple prepositions in sentences:
Location: "The book is on the table." (indicates the position of the book in relation to the
table)
Direction: "I'm going to the store." (indicates the destination of the speaker)
Time: "I'll meet you at 3pm." (indicates when the meeting will take place)
Space: "The cat is under the bed." (indicates the position of the cat in relation to the bed)
Possession: "This is my pen." (indicates that the speaker has possession of the pen)
Comparison: "She is taller than her sister." (indicates a comparison in height between two
people)
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Association: "He is friends with her." (indicates a relationship of friendship between two
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