What are prepositions?
Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. They often tell us about location, time, or direction.
Common prepositions:
Here's a list of some common prepositions:
* Location: about, above, across, after, against, among, around, at, before, behind, below, beneath, beside, between, by, down, from, in, inside, into, near, off, on, onto, out, outside, over, through, to, toward, under, underneath, up, upon
* Time: after, before, during, since, until
* Direction: across, along, around, down, from, into, off, on, out, through, to, toward, up
* Other: about, according to, because of, due to, except, for, instead of, like, near, of, on account of, with, without
Important points:
* Prepositions can be single words or phrases: For example, "in front of," "next to," or "according to."
* Prepositions are usually followed by a noun or pronoun: For example, "He walked through the door," "She sat under the tree."
Examples in sentences:
* The cat sat on the mat.
* I'll meet you at the library.
* We walked around the park.
* She lives in a small town.
* They argued about the movie.
To find out more:
If you want a more comprehensive list, you can look up "prepositions" in a dictionary or online.