1.8 PREPOSTIONS

 1.8 PREPOSITIONS

What is Preposition?

A Preposition is a word placed before a noun or a pronoun to show in what relation the person or thing denoted by it stands in regard to something else:

Example:

1. There is a cow in the field.
2. He is fond of tea.

What are the types of Preposition?

1. Preposition of Location

'Preposition of Location' specifies the current location of the subject. Prepositions of Location are used when we want to give exact location of an item to the user. Commonly used prepositions of location are in, at, on, inside, etc.

2. Preposition of Time

'Preposition of time' indicates the time at which the action happened. It adds extra information to the verb. Commonly used prepositions of time are in, on, before, after, etc.

3. Preposition of direction/movement

'Preposition of direction' specifies the direction in which the subject is moving. Commonly used prepositions of direction/movement are into, through, across, etc.

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