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Preposition Words

A preposition word is a part of speech that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence. It is used to indicate location, time, direction, manner, or to introduce an object or complement.

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1. Location:

When used to indicate location, preposition words show where something or someone is in relation to something else. For example:

• "The book is on the table."
• "She lives in a small town."

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2. Time:

Preposition words can also be used to indicate time, showing when an action or event occurs. For example:

• "We usually have dinner at 7 PM."
• "She arrived before the meeting started."

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3. Direction:

When used to indicate direction, preposition words show the movement from one place to another. For example:

• "She walked towards the park."
• "He drove through the tunnel."

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4. Manner:

Preposition words can also indicate manner, describing how an action is done. For example:

• "They climbed the mountain with great effort."
• "He shouted in excitement."

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5. Introduction:

Preposition words are often used at the beginning of prepositional phrases to introduce an object or complement in relation to the rest of the sentence. For example:

• "The cat is on the mat."
• "He is responsible for the project."

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