Uses of prepositions
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Prepositions combine with nouns and pronouns to create phrases and indicate the relationship of these phrases to the rest of the sentence. Combining a preposition with a noun or pronoun phrase creates a prepositional phrase.
Preposition : A preposition is a word or a collection of words which is put before a Noun or Pronoun to show its position in the place or in the situation, or to relate it with other words in a sentence.
Uses of prepositions :
1. To state the position of objects / place of the Noun or Pronoun -
On - The book is on the table.
Under - They are sitting under the tree.
In - He is sleeping in the room.
Against - Suravi is leaning against the wall.
Outside - It is raining outside.
In - We live in Mumbai.
At - They live at Domjur.
Between - The table is between two chairs.
2. To state time -
At - Do not go out at night.
In - He gets up early in the morning.