Preposition

What is a preposition?

A preposition is a word used to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence. Prepositions are usually short words, and they are normally placed directly in front of nouns. In some cases, you’ll find prepositions in front of gerund verbs.

Examples of Prepositions

In the following sentences, examples of prepositions have been italicized. As you read, consider how using different prepositions or even different types of prepositions in place of the examples might change the relationship between the rest of the words in the sentence.

I prefer to read in the library.

He climbed up the ladder to get into the attic.

Please sign your name on the dotted line after you read the contract.

Go down the stairs and through the door.

He swam across the pool.

Take your brother with you.

Types of Prepositions

There are three types of prepositions, including time prepositions, place prepositions, and direction prepositions.

Time prepositions are those such as before, after, during, and until; place prepositions are those indicating position, such as around, between, and against; and direction prepositions are those indicative of direction, such as across, up, and down. Each type of preposition is important.

Preposition Exercises

The following exercises will help you gain greater understanding about how prepositions work. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.

The bone was _______ the dog.

About

For

After

Considering

Answer: B. The bone was for the dog.

We are going on vacation _______ August.

On

At

In

Since

Answer: C. We are going on vacation in August.

Please put the vase ________ the table.

In

On

For

Over

Answer: B. Please put the vase on the table.

I received a present ________ Janet.

From

Of

By

About

Answer: A. I received a present from Janet.

School begins ________ Monday.

In

On

From

Since

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