Minggu, 12 April 2015

Preposition

The word “Preposition” has a straightforward definition: a word placed before a noun or pronoun to define its relationship with another word in the sentence. Types of prepositions:

1. Preposition of Time

Prepositions used for time of different natures are in, on at etc.

Examples: 
He was born in 1996.
She received a lot of gifts on her graduate.
Where were you at the lunchtime? 






2. Preposition of Place 

Examples:
The teacher wrote a sentence on whiteboard.
There was a huge gathering at bus stop 
Students study in class.
The woman's bag is under the table.




3. Preposition of Direction


Preposition like to, towards, through, into are used to describe the direction. Following examples will help iin better understanding.

Examples: 
He runs toward me. 
She jumped into the river.
My sister goes to the Library.

4. Preposition of Agent 

Preposition for agent is used for a thing which is cause of another thing in the sentence. Such prepositions are by, with etc. Following examples will help in better understanding.

Examples: 
I go to school by motorcycle.
This book is written by J.K Rowling.









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