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What is Preposition?

A preposition is placed before a noun or a pronoun to show the relation with the person or thing denoted by it. Prepositions link nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a sentence.

Based on the different uses and functions of prepositions, they can be divided into four main types. They are as follows: 

Prepositions of Time

It is used to show when something is happening.

For example:

• We will be meeting on Friday.
• The supermarket will be closed from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.
• Can you come after some time?
• We have been asked to work from home until the end of May.
• The whole country was asked to stay home during the pandemic to ensure safety and well-being.
  

Prepositions of Place

It indicates the place or position of something.

For example:

• I have kept the book I borrowed from you on the table.
• Henry hid behind the door.
• The dog jumped over the fence.
• Can you place the red roses in between the white daisies?
• He was waiting in front of the EB office.
  

Prepositions of Direction

It is used to denote the direction in which something travels or moves.

For example:

• The girl ran toward her father the moment she saw him.
• Jerry jumped into the river to help his sister.
• Veena passed the book to Priya.
• When will Salvia be returning from London?
• Neena lives across the street.

Prepositions of Location 

It is employed to denote the location of a particular object.

For example:

• Kenny would be staying at his cousin’s place for the weekend.
• Make sure you keep all the toys back in its place after you play.
• I lay on the floor for a really long time.

Some specific uses of Prepositions are explained here: 

Examples:

• Hari is sitting between Tarun and Sherin.
• The tree is in front of the house.

Examples of Prepositions ‘at’

• Look at me.
• Do not laugh at anyone.
• The girl is standing at the door.
• The train has arrived at the station.

Examples of Prepositions ‘in’

• He deals in silk.
• He is weak in English.
• The letter is written in English.
• Have faith in God.

Examples of Prepositions ‘On’

• Rely on your own effort.
• He is bent on doing this mischief.
• The bus moves on the roads.

Examples of Prepositions ‘To’

• I object to your proposal.
• I prefer tea to coffee.
• I go to school every day.
• I am obliged to you.

Examples of Prepositions ‘Of’

• I am fond of you.
• She is proud of her beauty.
• He died of typhoid.
• Take care of your health.

Examples of Prepositions ‘With’

• I can’t write with this pen.
• He is annoyed with me at my joke.
• He is busy with his work.
• I am happy with what I have.

Examples of Prepositions ‘For’

• I feel bad for the poor.
• I am anxious for her return.
• He is fit for the position.
• He asked for money.

Examples of Prepositions ‘Over’

• The king ruled over a vast empire.
• They quarreled over a trifle matter.
• Do not cry over spilt milk.

Examples of Prepositions ‘About’

• We inquired about her health.
• We have heard a lot about cricket.
• I am worried about the storm.
• Did you hear about the new inventions?

Examples of Prepositions ‘By’

• It is ten o’clock by my watch.
• She was accompanied by her mom.
• Come back home by 7 o’ clock.
• The poem was written by Tagore.

Examples of Prepositions ‘From’

• He is different from his brother.
• He is suffering from depression.
• Don’t hide anything from me.
• He has recovered from his illness.

Examples of Prepositions ‘Into’

• The frog jumped into water.
• The terrorists broke into the house.

Examples of Prepositions ‘Under’

• Do no sleep under the tree at night.
• Mr. Raja is working under me.