Preposition: What Is A Preposition?

What is a Preposition?
A preposition may be defined as connecting word showing the relation of a noun or a

noun substitute to some other word in the sentence (the squirrel in the tree; the
preposition in shows the relationship between the squirrel and the tree.)
There are basically 3 types of prepositions:
Time Prepositions - Time prepositions are used to clarify the time of that something or
someone of an action. An example of time prepositions are at, on, in, while, during etc.
Place Propositions - specify the place someone or somebody. Example of place
prepositions are: around, across, above etc
Direction Prepositions - Direction prepositions are used to clarify the direction of
someone or something. Examples of direction prepositions are: under, over, right, left
etc.
Uses of Common Prepositions
Prepositions are used to express a number of relationships,
including time, location, manner, means, quantity, purpose, and
state or condition. The following outline demonstrates the uses of
common prepositions.
A. TIME
about:
at:
by:
from:
of:
on:
past:
about noon (approximately)

at five o'clock
at last (finally)
by midnight (no later than)
from Monday to Friday
a quarter of three
after: after the game

after lunch
after three
for: for an hour (duration)
in: in the morning
in the fall
in April
on Tuesday (day of the week)

on May 8 (date)
on time (punctual)
a quarter past three
to:
in six months (at the end of)

in time (early enough)
a quarter to three
B. PLACE OR DIRECTION
around: She walked around the car.
down:
They lived down the hall.
from:
We immigrated from Peru
in:
He lives in a trailer.
We waited in the bus.
at:
They are at home.

We were at the restaurant.
He smiled at her.
inside: Put it inside the house.

on:
We sat on the ocean pier.
to:
He went to Prague.
Give it to me.
of:
We moved south of Montreal
through: They drove through the tunnel.
up:
He walked up the stairs.
with:
He went with me.
C. MEANS OR AGENT
by:
He was hit by a ball.

She came by train.
from: His success results from

careful planning.
D. MANNER
like:
with:
He looks like a hero.

He ate it with a fork.
on:
I swear it on my word of honor.
E. STATE OR CONDITION
at:
in:
for:
My friend is at work.
She is at home.
He is in a state of
confusion.
I mistook you for someone
else.
by:
They are by themselves
on:
as:
He is on duty (scheduled to
work).
I see her as a good person.
by:
We bought them by the kilo.
F. QUANTITY OR MEASURE
for:
We drove for twenty miles.

We bought it for ten cents.
G. PURPOSE
for:
He bought it for an emergency.

She went to the city for sightseeing.
He loved her for her thoughtfulness.
Conjunction
Conjunction is a part of speech that connects two words, sentences, phrases or clauses
together.
a)Coordinate Conjunctions such as and and but are placed next to the words and
ideas they connect.
Examples:
He was strong in body and mind.
She was strong mentally but not physically.
b) Subordinate Conjunctions are used when one idea in a sentence is dependent
upon another idea. The subordinate conjunction is used to connect the dependent with
the main thought.
Examples:
to indicate concession (i.e. although, even if, though)
Though some of the volunteers never showed, we still packed a great
number of boxes.
to show cause (i.e. now that, because, as, since)
He was terminated because of his excessive absenteeism.
to express a condition (i.e. if only, provided that, except that, unless)
The whole project will be delayed unless that shipment arrives today.
to indicate purpose (i.e. in order that, so that)
He called in a replacement so that she could go home and get some rest.
to fix a time (i.e. as long as, ever since, until, after, when, now that, before)
Ever since we installed that new software, tracking our shipments is easier.
c)Correlative Conjunctions are those used in pairs (i.e. neither/nor, either/or, not
only/but also) and should be placed next to the words they connect.
Examples:
Either we meet the budget or downsizing will be the alternative.
She is respected by neither her clients nor her colleagues.
They not only finished the project on time but also came in below budget.
There was a boy who loves nature. He loves to play near in their house under an
apple tree. His Family owned many lands in GHOK Province, and one night the boy
dreamed something strange about a disaster if the people continue to abuse the earth.
The boy was with an angel in his dream, the angel asked the boy to play with him under
the tree after that the boy asked the angel Why are you here? then the angel replied I
came here because you were a good boy and I have something to tell to you. The boy
asked again What is that? the angel smiled to the boy and answered You must listen
to me carefully this is about a disaster that will come and this is very soon!. If the people
will not stop abusing the Earth, a huge typhoon will come and destroy the whole planet.
And the boy was very shock and slowly answered but why? and the angel smiled
again and replied Just tell to all the people to take care the environment or else a
disaster will come. Then the angel was gone in his dream. When the boy woke up, he
run fast to his mother to tell his dream and he asked his mom if his mom can warn all
the people but his mom told him that dreams are not true. After one week the disaster
came and the family of the boy survived. His mom told to the boy son you were right
sorry my little boy
Activity Conjunction
Mr. Policarpio started a small business in Palayan City, for he finds the place very
peaceful
Mr. Policarpio started a small business in Palayan City, and he also finds the place very
good to retire.
Mr. Policarpio started a small business in Palayan City, nor he doesnt

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A preposition may be defined as connecting word showing the relation of a noun or a

about noon (approximately)

after: after the game

on Tuesday (day of the week)

in six months (at the end of)

They are at home.

inside: Put it inside the house.

He was hit by a ball.

from: His success results from

He looks like a hero.

I swear it on my word of honor.

They are by themselves

We bought them by the kilo.

We drove for twenty miles.

He bought it for an emergency.

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