Question

what is preposition?

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Answer 1

Answer:

Prepositions:

Prepositions are words which show the position of a noun or a pronoun in relation to another noun or pronoun.

For example:

❖ The keys are on the table.

⬆The preposition on shows the relationship between the keys and the table.

❖ The keys are under the cot.

⬆The preposition under shows the relationship between the keys and the cot.

❖ The keys are in the cabinet.

⬆The preposition in shows the relationship between the keys and the cabinet.

Kinds of prepositions:

◒Simple Preposition: simple prepositions are words such as for, by, at, out, in, of, off, through, up, to, with.

◒Compound prepositions: Compound prepositions are formed by adding a prefix to a word example, above, around, along, across, about, below, beside, between, outside, within, without.

Answer 2

A nice way to think about prepositions is as the words that help glue a sentence together. They do this by expressing position and movement, possession, time and how an action is completed.

Indeed, several of the most frequently used words in all of English, such as of, to, for, with, on and at, are prepositions. Explaining prepositions can seem complicated, but they are a common part of language and most of us use them naturally without even thinking about it.

In fact, it’s interesting to note that prepositions are regarded as a ‘closed class’ of words in the English language. This means, unlike verbs and nouns, no new words are added to this group over time. In a way, it reflects their role as the functional workhorse of the sentence. They are unassuming and subtle, yet vitally important to the meaning of language.