Types of preposition and examples
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A preposition is a word which expresses relationship of a noun or a pronoun to other words of the sentence. e.g. 'in, of, to, at, by, for, with, under, above, into, onto, upon, about, behind, beside, before, after, towards, inside, outside, below, around' are commonly used examples of prepositions.
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1. Preposition for Place
In here preposition is used to show the relationship with the noun phrase in context of the place for example about, across, against, on, to etc.
Let us understand them by their use in sentence.
Went about the world.
Ran across the road.
Leaned against the wall.
Kolkata is on Hooghly.
Came to the end of the road.
Within the house.
2. Preposition for Time
They are used to show the relationship between noun phrase and preposition in the context of any time examples are after, at, by, since, during etc.
Have a look at following sentences to see how they are used :
After his death.
At an early age.
By Three o’clock.
Since yesterday.
During the whole day.
3. Preposition for Agent or Instrument
These types of preposition are used to show a relationship between a noun, perhaps noun as a doer in case of agency and an instrument as in instrumentality and an action. For example at, by, with, using etc.
Take a look at sentences to see how they are used.
Sell goods at an auction.
Sent the parcel by the post.
Cut it with a knife.
Was destroyed by the fire.
4. Preposition for Manner
These types of prepositions tell you about the way something happened or how it is done. for example by, with, like etc.
Following sentences will help you learn the way they are used.
Example:
Dying by inches.
Fought with courage.
Won with ease.
Adam says he laughs like a dog.
5. Preposition for Cause, Reason, Purpose
These are the prepositions that in show the reason of something happening or being in a sentence.
These help us to know why something is happening. Examples of these types of prepositions are of, for, with etc.
Following sentences will tell you how they are used.
Died of fever.
A man of means.
The place for a picnic.
Shivers with fever.
Took medicine for cold.
Did it for our good.
6. Preposition for Possession
These prepositions are used to indicate that one noun or pronoun owns something in the sentence. examples are on, of, with etc.
Let’s look at some sentences to learn how they are used.
There was no money on him.
The mosque of Omar.
A man of means.
The boy with red hair.