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What is

The conjunctions
and
prepositions
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Introduction

Chapter one : the conjunctions


Section one: the definition of conjuntions
Section two : types and examples

Chapter two: the prepositions


Section one : the definition of preposition
Section two : types and examples

conclusion
Introdution

When it comes to writing or speaking , using the right


conjunctions and prepositions can make a huge
difference, they help connect ideas and show relationships
between words and phrases , so what are the conjunctions
and prepositions and what are their types ?
Chapter one : the conjunctions

Section one: the definition of conjuntions

In grammar, a conjunction is a part of speech that


connects words, phrases, or clauses. It serves to
join items of equal syntactic importance
Section two : types and examples
Conjunctions can be categorized into three main types:
1- Coordinating Conjunctions:
These conjunctions join two or more items of equal importance They are used to
combine independent clauses, and they are :
Here are some
examples of
sentences using
FANBOYS
conjunctions:
2- Subordinating Conjunctions:
Subordinating conjunctions connect an independent
clause with a dependent clause.
3- Correlative Conjunctions:
Used in pairs to link alternatives or equal
elements
Chapter two: the prepositions

Section one : the definition of preposition

A preposition is a word that connects a noun, a noun phrase,


or a pronoun to another word, especially to a verb, another
noun, or an adjective. Prepositions are typically found at the
end of a sentence but before a noun or pronoun. They serve
to show the relationship between nouns, pronouns, or
phrases with other parts of the sentence.
Section two : types and examples
There are three main types of prepositions based on their
usage in sentences:
1-Time Prepositions:
These prepositions indicate when something happened,
happens, or will happen , for example :
In: Used to describe an event that will happen in the future
or a period of time. Example: I will visit my grandparents
in the summer.
On: Used to describe an event that will happen on a
specific date or day. Example: I have a meeting on
Monday.
At: Used to describe an event that will happen at a
specific time. Example: We will meet at 8 pm.
2- Place Prepositions:
These prepositions indicate position or location, for
example:
At: Used to talk about a specific place or location. Example:
The university is at the address
Above: Indicates being higher than something else.
Example: The picture frame is on the shelf above the couch.
Below: Indicates being lower than something else. Example:
The sun has officially set — it’s finally below the horizon.
Under: Indicates being below something else. Example: Did
you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Boulevard?
By: Indicates being close to or near something. Example:
Did you go to the cupcake shop by the park.
Next to: Indicates being beside something. Example: What
happened to the bike that was next to our car.
On: Indicates location on the surface of something.
Example: I left your backpack on the chair.
3- Direction Prepositions:
These prepositions indicate the direction in which
someone or something is moving , for example:
Across: The red ball bounced across the blue line.
Along: The red ball is rolling along the blue line.
Around: The red ball is rolling around the blue
box.
Away from: The red ball is rolling away from the
blue box.
Down: The red ball is rolling down the blue stairs.
Into: The red ball is bouncing into the blue box.
Out of: The red ball is bouncing out of the blue
box.
Over: The red ball is bouncing over the blue box.
Through: The red ball is rolling through the hole
in the blue box.
To: The red ball is rolling to the blue box.
Up: The red ball is rolling up the blue stairs.
Conclusion

Both conjunctions and prepositions are fundamental in creating well-structured sentences


by providing clarity, coherence, and flow to written and spoken language. Understanding
how to use these parts of speech effectively can greatly enhance communication and
convey complex ideas with precision and accuracy.

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