{"id":170,"date":"2024-01-02T05:51:39","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T05:51:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/misasdma.in\/?p=170"},"modified":"2024-01-02T05:51:39","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T05:51:39","slug":"use-of-preposition-in-sentences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/resume\/use-of-preposition-in-sentences\/","title":{"rendered":"Use of Preposition in Sentences"},"content":{"rendered":"

A preposition is a word that connects nouns, pronouns, or phrases in a sentence to other words. They serve to link\u00a0persons, objects, time, and places<\/strong>\u00a0in a sentence. Some gerund verbs have prepositions attached to them. Let\u2019s learn about the use of preposition in sentences:<\/p>\n

What is Preposition?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Examples of Prepositions<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Some examples of use of preposition in sentences. Consider how substituting various prepositions or even different types of prepositions for the examples might alter the relationship between the rest of the words in the phrase as you read.<\/p>\n

    \n
  • I prefer to read\u00a0in<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>the library.<\/li>\n
  • He climbed\u00a0up<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0the ladder to get\u00a0onto<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0the roof.<\/li>\n
  • Please sign your name\u00a0on<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0the dotted line\u00a0after<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0you read the contract.<\/li>\n
  • Go\u00a0down<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0the stairs and\u00a0through<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0the door.<\/li>\n
  • He swam\u00a0across<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0the pool.<\/li>\n
  • Take your brother\u00a0with\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Types of Prepositions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    There are three types of prepositions:\u00a0time prepositions, place prepositions, and direction prepositions.<\/strong>
    \nBefore, after, while, and till are examples of time prepositions.
    \nPrepositions showing position, such as around, between, and against, and prepositions indicating direction, such as across, up, and down, are two types of prepositions. Each preposition has its significance.<\/p>\n

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    1.<\/strong>\u00a0Prepositions of Time<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    At, on, in<\/strong>, before, and after are all examples of\u00a0time prepositions<\/strong>. They are used to show when something occurred, is occurring, or will occur. However, because there are so many distinct prepositions, so it can be a bit perplexing.
    \nThe instances of use of preposition of time in the following sentences are bolded for easy identification.<\/p>\n

    For instance:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • I was born\u00a0on<\/strong>\u00a0July 4th<\/sup>, 1982.<\/li>\n
    • Ravi was born\u00a0in\u00a0<\/strong>1982.<\/li>\n
    • I was born\u00a0at\u00a0<\/strong>exactly 2 am.<\/li>\n
    • He was born two minutes\u00a0before<\/strong>\u00a0his twin brother.<\/li>\n
    • She was born\u00a0after<\/strong>\u00a0the Great War ended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      For years, months, seasons, centuries and times of day, use the preposition<\/strong>\u00a0in<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • I first met John\u00a0in\u00a0<\/strong>1987.<\/li>\n
      • It\u2019s always cold\u00a0in\u00a0<\/strong>January<\/li>\n
      • Easter falls\u00a0in<\/strong>\u00a0spring each year.<\/li>\n
      • The Second World War occurred\u00a0in\u00a0<\/strong>the 20th century.<\/li>\n
      • We eat breakfast\u00a0in<\/strong>\u00a0the morning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        For days, dates and specific holiday days, use the preposition<\/strong>\u00a0on<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        • We go to school\u00a0on<\/strong>\u00a0Mondays, but not\u00a0on\u00a0<\/strong>Sunday<\/li>\n
        • Christmas is\u00a0on\u00a0<\/strong>December 25th<\/sup>.<\/li>\n
        • Buy me a present\u00a0on<\/strong>\u00a0my birthday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          For times, indicators of exception and festivals, use the preposition<\/strong>\u00a0at<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0:<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          • Families often argue\u00a0at\u00a0<\/strong>Christmas time.<\/li>\n
          • I work faster\u00a0at\u00a0<\/strong>night.<\/li>\n
          • Her shift finished\u00a0at\u00a0<\/strong>7pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            2.\u00a0Prepositions of Place<\/strong><\/h4>\n

            The most frequent prepositions used to express time \u2013\u00a0on, at<\/strong>, and\u00a0in<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 are also used to denote\u00a0position<\/strong>. However, because location prepositions are a more definite idea than time prepositions, the rules are a little clearer.<\/p>\n

            The instances of the use of preposition of location in the following sentences are highlighted for easy identification\u00a0Mentorplus.<\/p>\n

              \n
            • The cat is\u00a0on\u00a0<\/strong>the table.<\/li>\n
            • The dogs are\u00a0in<\/strong>\u00a0the kennel.<\/li>\n
            • We can meet\u00a0at\u00a0<\/strong>the crossroads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              On<\/strong>\u00a0is used when referring to something with a surface:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              • The sculpture hangs\u00a0on\u00a0<\/strong>the wall.<\/li>\n
              • The images are\u00a0on\u00a0<\/strong>the page.<\/li>\n
              • The specials are\u00a0on<\/strong>\u00a0the menu, which is\u00a0on<\/strong>\u00a0the table.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                In\u00a0is used when referring to something that is inside or within confined boundaries:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                • Jim is\u00a0in\u00a0<\/strong>France, visiting his aunt\u00a0in<\/strong>\u00a0the hospital.<\/li>\n
                • The whiskey is\u00a0in<\/strong>\u00a0the jar\u00a0in<\/strong>\u00a0the fridge.<\/li>\n
                • The girls play\u00a0in<\/strong>\u00a0the garden.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  At<\/strong>\u00a0is used when referring to something at a specific point:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • The boys are\u00a0at<\/strong>\u00a0the entrance\u00a0at<\/strong>\u00a0the movie theater.<\/li>\n
                  • He stood\u00a0at\u00a0<\/strong>the bus stop\u00a0at<\/strong>\u00a0the corner of Water and High streets.<\/li>\n
                  • We will meet\u00a0at<\/strong>\u00a0the airport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    3.<\/strong>\u00a0Prepositions of Movement<\/strong><\/h4>\n

                    Prepositions of movement are easier to grasp than prepositions of\u00a0location and time\u00a0<\/strong>because they are less abstract. They essentially depict the movement of something or someone from one location to another. The most common preposition of movement is to, which generally indicates that something is moving toward a specified destination.<\/p>\n

                    The instances of prepositions of movement in the following phrases are highlighted for easy identification.<\/p>\n

                      \n
                    • He has gone on vacation\u00a0to\u00a0<\/strong>France.<\/li>\n
                    • She went\u00a0to<\/strong>\u00a0the bowling alley every Friday last summer.<\/li>\n
                    • I will go\u00a0to<\/strong>\u00a0bed when I am tired.<\/li>\n
                    • They will go\u00a0to\u00a0<\/strong>the zoo if they finish their errands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Other more specific prepositions of movement include:\u00a0through, across, off, down<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0into<\/strong><\/em>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      Across<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0refers to moving from one side to another:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        \n
                      • Mike travelled\u00a0across<\/strong>\u00a0America on his motorcycle.<\/li>\n
                      • Rebecca and Judi are swimming\u00a0across<\/strong>\u00a0the lake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Through<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0refers to moving directly inside something and out the other end:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          \n
                        • The bullet Ben shot went\u00a0through\u00a0<\/strong>the window.<\/li>\n
                        • The train passes\u00a0through<\/strong>\u00a0the tunnel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Into<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0refers to entering or looking inside something:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                            \n
                          • James went\u00a0into\u00a0<\/strong>the room.<\/strong><\/li>\n
                          • They stare\u00a0into<\/strong>\u00a0the darkness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Up, over, down, past<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0and<\/strong>\u00a0around<\/em>\u00a0indicate directions of movement:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                              \n
                            • Jack went\u00a0up<\/strong>\u00a0the hill.<\/li>\n
                            • Jill came tumbling\u00a0down\u00a0<\/strong>after.<\/li>\n
                            • We will travel\u00a0over<\/strong>\u00a0rough terrain on our way to Grandma\u2019s house.<\/li>\n
                            • The horse runs\u00a0around<\/strong>\u00a0the track all morning.<\/li>\n
                            • A car zoomed\u00a0past<\/strong>\u00a0a truck on the highway<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                              So in our blog, we have covered all about prepositions, their types, and their examples. I Hope\u00a0Mentorplus\u00a0will help you out in understanding all the concepts about prepositions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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