Preposition Examples

A preposition is a word that typically precedes a noun or pronoun to show its relationship with another word in a sentence. Here are some preposition examples in different contexts:

Examples as Part of Speech:

Noun: The usage of prepositions in sentences is crucial for understanding their context.

Verb: The teacher prepositioned the objects on the table before the students arrived.

Adjective: The prepositional phrase, consisting of two or more words, modifies the noun in the sentence.

Adverb: The cat followed the laser pointer, leaping prepositionally from one point to another.

Examples denoting Location:

1. On: The book is on the shelf.

2. In: She hid the treasure in the drawer.

3. Under: The cat slept under the table.

Examples denoting Time:

1. After: We will have lunch after the meeting.

2. Before: Please complete the assignment before the due date.

3. During: The kids played games during the party.

Examples denoting Movement:

1. Into: He walked into the room.

2. Towards: The car drove towards the city.

3. Across: She swam across the river.