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A preposition is used before a noun, pronoun, or gerund (verb) and connect nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a sentence.
A preposition is used before a noun, pronoun, or gerund (verb) and connect nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a sentence.
Prepositions (2).mp4Prepositions.mp4Prepositional Phrases
Prepositional Phrases
A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition.
A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition.
Prepositional Phrases.mp4Prepositions of Time
Prepositions of Time
A preposition of time is a preposition that discusses a specific time period.
A preposition of time is a preposition that discusses a specific time period.
Prepositions of Place
Prepositions of Place
A preposition of place is a preposition used to refer to a place where something or someone is located.
A preposition of place is a preposition used to refer to a place where something or someone is located.
Prepositions of Time and Place
Prepositions of Time and Place
For describing time and places, the prepositions "in", "on", and "at" can go from general to specific.
For describing time and places, the prepositions "in", "on", and "at" can go from general to specific.
Prepositions of Movement
Prepositions of Movement
Prepositions of movement or direction are used to show movement from one place to another. These prepositions are most often used with verbs of motion and are found after the verb.
Prepositions of movement or direction are used to show movement from one place to another. These prepositions are most often used with verbs of motion and are found after the verb.
Examples of prepositions with adjectives, verbs, and nouns
Examples of prepositions with adjectives, verbs, and nouns
Adjectives and Prepositions
Adjectives and Prepositions
Verbs and Prepositions
Verbs and Prepositions
Nouns and Prepositions
Nouns and Prepositions
Rules of Prepositions
Rules of Prepositions
Rule #1:
The preposition should go before the pronoun or noun to which is has a relationship.
The preposition should go before the pronoun or noun to which is has a relationship.
The girl is on the steps.
Exception example:
Where did the man come from?
Rule #2:
Use like to introduce (before) a noun or a pronoun, while as to introduce (before) a verb phrase.
Use like to introduce (before) a noun or a pronoun, while as to introduce (before) a verb phrase.
She looks like her father.
He works as a waiter.
Rule #3:
When using the verb ‘to have’, you should never replace it with the preposition ‘of.’ This is not grammatically correct.
When using the verb ‘to have’, you should never replace it with the preposition ‘of.’ This is not grammatically correct.
He should not have done that.
He should not of done that.
The first sentence is correct, although many English speakers may incorrectly us the preposition of, this is not how it should be done.
Rule #4:
If you are going to use the word ‘different’ then it is usual to follow it with the preposition ‘from.’
If you are going to use the word ‘different’ then it is usual to follow it with the preposition ‘from.’
He is different from her.
Rule #5:
If you wish to refer to a motion towards something then you should use the preposition ‘into’ instead of ‘in.’
If you wish to refer to a motion towards something then you should use the preposition ‘into’ instead of ‘in.’
She walked into the room.
If you are talking about something already being in something and not going towards it, then you would use the word ‘in’ and not ‘into.’
If you are talking about something already being in something and not going towards it, then you would use the word ‘in’ and not ‘into.’
She swam in the ocean.
Common Preposition Errors
Common Preposition Errors
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