PrepositionsThe word preposition comes from Latin: prae ("before") and Latin: ponere ("to put"). This refers to the situation in Latin andGreek (and in English), where such words are placed before their complement (except sometimes in Ancient Greek), and are hence "pre-positioned".

What is a preposition?A preposition is a word used to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence. Prepositions are usually short words, and they are normally placed directly in front of nouns. In some cases, you’ll find prepositions in front of gerund verbs.

Examples of Prepositions Here are some examples of commonly-used prepositions:

about above across after against

along behind below beneath beside

besides between down during except

for from in off on

onto opposite out outside till

to toward under underneath until

with within without

Prepositional Phrases:Prepositions don't stand alone. They work in groups of words that we call prepositional phrases. A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends in a noun and called the object of the preposition.

Types of Prepositions:There are three types of prepositions, including time prepositions, place prepositions, and direction prepositions.Time prepositions- are those such as before, after, during, and until; Place prepositions- are those indicating position, such as around, between, and against.

Direction prepositions- are those indicative of direction, such as across, up, and down.

Each type of preposition is important.

Preposition ExercisesThe following exercises will help you gain greater understanding about how prepositions work. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.1.The bone was _______ the dog.

AboutForAfterConsidering

Answer: B. The bone was for the dog.

2.We are going on vacation _______ August.

OnAtInSince

Answer: C. We are going on vacation in August.3.Please put the vase ________ the table.

InOn

ForOver

Answer: B. Please put the vase on the table.4.I received a present ________ Janet.

FromOfByAbout

Answer: A. I received a present from Janet.5.School begins ________ Monday.

In

OnFromSince

Answer: B. School begins on Monday.

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