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English

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English

Prepositions

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​Prepositions

​​In a nutshell

A preposition is a word which describes when or where something is in relation to something else. Some prepositions also tell you why something happens. In this summary, you'll learn how to recognise and use prepositions. 



Place

Some prepositions describe where a person, place or thing is in relation to something else in the sentence.


Examples
  • The toy was hidden under the bed.
  • Enzo was sitting between Chloe and Mike.
  • The salon is inside the shopping centre.



Time

Some prepositions describe when something happens.


Examples
  • The club is meeting up after school.
  • I can't come until 7 o'clock.
  • She hasn't seen Billy since yesterday.



Purpose or reason

Some prepositions describe why something happens.


Examples
  • The football game was cancelled due to the rain.
  • Nova was upset because of her exam results.
  • The party was a success thanks to the excellent music.

Tip: A preposition is always followed by a noun.


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

FAQs

  • Question: Do prepositions tell us why something happens?

    Answer: Yes. Some prepositions like 'due to', and 'because of' tell us why something happens.

  • Question: Do nouns follow prepositions?

    Answer: Yes. A preposition is always followed by a noun. ​

  • Question: What is a preposition?

    Answer: A preposition is a word which describes when or where something is in relation to something else.

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