PREPOSITION

A preposition is a word or group of

words used before a noun,
pronoun, or noun phrase to show
direction, time, place, location,
spatial relationships, or to
introduce an object.
Some examples of prepositions are
words like “in”, “at”, “on”, “of”, “to”,
etc.
1. I am heading to Bacolod City.
I am heading to Bacolod City.
2. Participants have gone out of the lake.
Participants have gone out of the lake.
Types of
Preposition
Types of
Prepositions Simple Preposition

Simple prepositions are the short words

used to determine a relation between
nouns, pronouns or even to join parts of
a clause or sentence.
Some examples of simple prepositions are
on, in, off, over, at, to, by, above, near, with,
for, but, behind, from, beside, during, down,
and under.

1. The kitty is sitting on the chair.

The kitty is sitting on the chair.
2. I was fascinated by his talent.
I was fascinated by his talent.
Types of
Prepositions Double Preposition

Double preposition is a word that is

made by the combination of two simple
prepositions made into one word to
make a whole new word.
Some examples of double prepositions are in
between, from within, out of, inside of, up to,
onto, upon, into, from behind, outside of,
within, and without.

1. The snake has gone out of control.

The snake has gone out of control.
2. The monkey climbed onto the poles.
The monkey climbed onto the poles.
Types of
Prepositions Compound Preposition

Compound preposition is a preposition

that has two or more prepositional words.
They are written by joining the
preposition words in a sentence before the
pronoun, noun, adjective, and adverb.
Some examples of compound prepositions are on
behalf of, according to, in addition to, aside from,
with a view to, in the middle of, from beneath, in
front of, across from, in place of, in regard to, in
spite of.

1. Meryll dressed according to the dress code.

Meryll dressed according to the dress code.
2. He has a shop across the street.
He has a shop across the street.
 Difference of Double and Compound Preposition

Double preposition is a mix of two

basic prepositions made into a single
word while compound preposition is a
blend of a preposition and a non-
preposition.
Types of
Prepositions Participle Preposition

Participle preposition (also called

participial preposition) is a participle
that is use as preposition and it is a verb
ending with ‘-ing’, ‘-en’, or ‘-ed’,
Some examples of participle prepositions are
considering, touching, following, failing, accepting,
saving, respected, given, gone, taken, provided, etc.
1. He was sad, given the fact he secured fewer
marks.
He was sad, given the fact he secured fewer marks.

2. The puppy kept following me through the market.

The puppy kept following me through the market.
Types of
Prepositions Disguised Preposition

Disguised preposition is a preposition

that is not directly used or implemented
in a sentence but is mentioned
indirectly.
Some examples of disguised prepositions
are “a” and “o”

1. He usually wakes up at 6 o’clock (of the

clock).
He usually wakes up at 6 o’clock (of the clock).
2. Rena went a shore (onshore).
Rena went a shore (onshore).
Types of
Prepositions Detached Preposition

Detached preposition refers to a

preposition which has been
detached and moved to the ending
of a statement.
Examples:

1. Whom are you waiting for?

Whom are you waiting for?
2. Are you staring at me?
Are you staring at me?
Types of
Prepositions Time Preposition

Time preposition indicates the

connection of time between noun
and the remaining words of the
sentence.
Types of
Prepositions Time Preposition

For years, months, seasons, centuries

and times of day, use preposition in:
• I first met John in 2015.
I first met John in 2015.
• It is always cold in January.
It is always cold in January.
Types of
Prepositions Time Preposition

For days, dates and specific holiday

days, use preposition on:
• We go to school on Mondays, but not on Sundays.
We go to school on Mondays, but not on Sundays.
• Buy me a present on my birthday.
Buy me a present on my birthday.
Types of
Prepositions Time Preposition

For times, indicators of exception

and festivals, use preposition at:
• I work faster at night.
I work faster at night.
• Her shift finished at 7pm.
Her shift finished at 7pm.
Some examples of time prepositions are
on, at, in, from, to, ago, before, till, for,
since, until, by.

1. She began exercising at 10 a.m.

She began exercising at 10 a.m.
2. Edrian has been unwell since Friday.
Edrian has been unwell since Friday.
Types of
Prepositions Place Preposition
Place preposition depicts the
correlation of place amongst nouns
and the rest of the sentence. Most
common place prepositions are “on”,
“in”, and “at”.
Types of
Prepositions Place Preposition
• On is used when referring to something
with a surface.
• In is used when referring to something that
is inside or within confined boundaries.
• At is used when referring to something at a
specific point.
1. The ball is in the box.
2. The ball is on the box.
3. The ball is under the box.
4. The ball is next to the box.
1. The ball is behind the box.
2. The ball is in front of the box.
3. The ball is between the two boxes.
Types of
Prepositions Movement Preposition

Movement preposition describes

how something or someone moves
from one place to another.
Most commonly used movement
preposition is “to” which usually serves
to highlight that there is movement
towards a specific destination.
1. He has gone on vacation to France.
He has gone on vacation to France.
2. I will go to bed when I am Tired.
I will go to bed when I am Tired.
Types of
Prepositions Thing Preposition

Thing preposition establish a causal

relation amongst nouns and other
components of the statement.
Some examples of thing prepositions are
of, for, by, with, about, etc.

1. This report is about prepositions.

This report is about prepositions.
2. Kyant is dancing with his friends.
Kyant is dancing with his friends.
Types of
Prepositions Phrasal Preposition

Phrasal preposition is a simple

preposition preceded by a word
from another category, such as an
adverb, adjective, or conjunction.
Some examples of phrasal prepositions are
according to, aside from, next to, ahead of,
because of, out of, along with, in spite of, etc.

1. They, along with their kids, went to

Atlanta.
They, along with their kids, went to Atlanta.
2. I am heading out of town.
I am heading out of town.
How to Recognize a Preposition
• Prepositions are almost always
short words, with the majority
having less than six letters.
• One technique people use to
identify a preposition is to
think of a preposition as
anywhere a mouse can go.
Above, below, next to, between,
beyond, through, by, with…
Exercises for you!
1. The bone was _______ the dog.
The bone was for the dog.
2. We are going on vacation _______ August.
We are going on vacation in August.
3. Please put the vase ________ the table.
Please put the vase on the table.
4. I received a present ________ Janet.
I received a present from Janet.
5. School begins ________ Monday.
School begins on Monday.
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