Prepositions

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

Why we use them?

Prepositions are used to indicate location, direction, time, or method.

When to use them?

Use prepositions to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence.

Example sentences

1. The book is on the table.

2. She went to the market.

3. The cat is under the bed.

4. He walked through the park.

5. The keys are in the drawer.

6. She sat beside him.

7. The dog ran across the street.

8. They arrived after dinner.

9. He lives near the school.

10. The letter is for you.

Types of Prepositions

• Prepositions of Time: Indicate when something happens.

  Examples: at, on, in, before, after, during, until, since, by

  Usage: at 3 PM, on Monday, in the morning, before lunch, after dinner, during the meeting, until Friday, since January, by 2025

• Prepositions of Place: Indicate where something is located.

  Examples: at, on, in, by, next to, between, among, over, under, above, below, inside, outside, behind, in front of, near, beside

  Usage: at the park, on the table, in the room, by the river, next to the school, between the buildings, among the trees, over the bridge, under the bed, above the clouds, below the surface, inside the box, outside the house, behind the door, in front of the car, near the station, beside the lake

• Prepositions of Direction/Movement: Indicate movement or direction.

  Examples: to, from, into, out of, toward, away from, through, across, up, down, along, past, around

  Usage: to the store, from the office, into the room, out of the building, toward the finish line, away from the noise, through the tunnel, across the street, up the hill, down the stairs, along the path, past the library, around the corner

• Prepositions of Manner: Indicate how something is done.

  Examples: by, with, without, like

  Usage: by car, with enthusiasm, without hesitation, like a pro

• Prepositions of Agent or Instrument: Indicate the agent performing an action or the instrument used.

  Examples: by, with

  Usage by the artist, with a pen

• Prepositions of Cause, Reason, or Purpose: Indicate the reason for or purpose of an action.

  Examples: for, because of, due to, out of

  Usage: for health reasons, because of the rain, due to the delay, out of curiosity

• Prepositions of Comparison: Indicate comparison between two entities.

  Examples: like, as, than

  Usage: like a lion, as tall as, better than

• Prepositions of Possession: Indicate possession or belonging.

  Examples: of, with, to

  Usage: the book of the author, the man with the hat, a friend to me

• Prepositions of Source/Origin: Indicate where something originates from.

  Examples: from, out of

  Usage: from Paris, out of necessity

• Prepositions of Measure: Indicate measurement.

  Examples: by, of

  Usage: by the kilogram, a cup of sugar