Prepositions

What is a Preposition?

A preposition is a linking word that connects nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence. Prepositions indicate relationships such as time, place, direction, position, and possession.

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Types of Prepositions

1. Possession (Having)

• Shows ownership or belonging.
• Example: The books of the student.

2. Time

• Indicates when something happens.
• Example: Two days before the weekend.

3. Direction

• Shows movement towards something.
  • Example: He ran towards the taxi rank.

4. Position

• Describes where something is located.
  • Example: She is under the table.

5. Place

• Identifies a specific location.
  • Example: The shoes beneath the bed.

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Common Errors & Usage

✔ Choosing the Correct Preposition

• Example:
  • Incorrect: The guards had to appear before court.
  • Correct: The guards had to appear in court.

✔ Fixing Prepositional Errors

• Incorrect: He will go onto attend university.
• Correct: He will go on to attend university.

✔ Completing Sentences with Prepositions

• Example:
  • Research has shown that a diet without meat is associated with a lower risk of disease.

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