Here's why:
* Prepositions connect nouns or pronouns (called objects of the preposition) to other words in the sentence, showing their relationship in terms of location, time, direction, or other concepts.
Examples:
* The book is on the table. ("on" shows the location of the book)
* I went to the store before dinner. ("before" shows the time relationship)
* He walked through the door. ("through" shows the direction)
* She is responsible for the project. ("for" shows responsibility)
Let me know if you'd like more examples or want to explore other parts of speech!