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Prepositions

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. Prepositions initiate phrases that end with a noun or pronoun, known as the object of the preposition. Recognizing commonly used prepositions, such as "inside," "beside," and "against," is essential for sentence structure. Prepositional phrases can function as adjectives or adverbs, adding detail and nuance to writing. This guide explores the nature of prepositions, their roles in phrases, and offers examples for better understanding.

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Prepositions

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  1. Prepositions

  2. Prepositions A preposition is a word that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to some other word in a sentence.

  3. Prepositions Prepositions begin phrases that end with a noun or pronoun that is called the object of the preposition. • The silverware is inside the cabinet. • All the guests arrived beforedinner. • He bought a gift for the host.

  4. Prepositions Some commonly used prepositions are: Aboard beneath in regarding About beside inside since Above besides into through Across between like throughout After beyond near to Against but of toward Along by off under Amid despite on underneath See page 473 in text for more examples.

  5. Prepositions A compound preposition is made up of more than one word. According to aside from in addition to Ahead of as to in front of Along with because of in spite of Apart from by means of instead of Next to on top of out of See page 473 in text.

  6. Prepositions • A prepositional phrase acts in the same way an adjective or an adverb does. • Used as an adjective, a prepositional phrase modifies a noun or a pronoun. • Used as an adverb, a prepositional phrase modifies a verb, an adjective, or an adverb.

  7. Prepositions Adjective Phrases • They used the staircase on the left. (adjective phrase modifying the noun staircase) • Which of the staircases leads downstairs? • (adjective phrase modifying the pronoun which

  8. Prepositions Adverb Phrases • At midnight you can come downstairs. (Adverb phrase modifying the verb phrase can come) • My grandfather explained that a daily walk is healthful for him. (Adverb phrase modifying the adjective healthful) • She walks very quickly for a young baby. (Adverb phrase modifying the adverb quickly)

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