Question

explain preposition​

Answer 1

Answer:

a preposition is a word which is used before a noun to show the relationship of the person or a thing denoted by the noun or pronoun to other words in the sentence.

example:- in, on, under, about, etc..

there are four kinds of preposition

i) simple preposition

ii) compound preposition

iii) phrase preposition

iv) participal preposition

Answer 2

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A preposition is a part of speech which is used to show the relation of one noun or pronoun to another in a sentence and is usually placed before the word which expresses the object of the relation.

1.There is a cow in the field.( preposition = in)

2.Put the book on the table.(preposition = on)

3.Japan is famous for its electronics.(preposition = for)

4.She met before class.( preposition = before)

5.The frog jumped into the river.( preposition = into)

Additional information:

1. It usually shows the relationship of words or phrases with other word in the sentence with regard to space,time or reason.

2.A preposition usually comes before a noun often.However ,a preposition does not come directly before a noun as there may be determiners or adjectives between them.

3.When the object is the Relative pronoun that; or an interrogative pronoun or a Relative pronoun,which is not given but understood,Preposition comes after the word it governs;as -

Example : 1.What are you looking at? ( preposition = at)

2.Here is the watch that you asked for.(preposition = for)

3.What are you thinking of? (preposition = of)

4.Which of these chairs did you sit on? (preposition = on)