What is a Preposition?
A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. Think of it as a "position word" – it tells you where something is, when something happened, or how something is done.
Examples of Common Prepositions:
* Location: on, in, under, above, behind, near
* Time: at, before, after, during, since
* Direction: to, from, toward, across, through
* Other: with, by, for, of, about
The Noun Following a Preposition
The noun (or pronoun) that comes after a preposition is called the object of the preposition. It's the thing that's being positioned or described by the preposition.
Example:
* The cat sat on the mat.
* "On" is the preposition.
* "Mat" is the noun that follows the preposition and is the object of the preposition.
Key Points:
* The object of the preposition usually answers the question "What?" or "Whom?" after the preposition.
* Prepositions often create prepositional phrases, which act as adjectives or adverbs in sentences.
Let's Practice:
1. The dog ran through the park. (Preposition: through, Object of preposition: park)
2. She arrived at the airport early. (Preposition: at, Object of preposition: airport)
3. He wrote a letter with a pen. (Preposition: with, Object of preposition: pen)
Let me know if you have more questions about prepositions or need more examples!