Lesson 1: Part of Speech (Preposition)

Preposition: Definition and Examples

Among the 8 parts of speech, the preposition is one of the most important parts of a sentence. In its simplest sense, the preposition can be regarded as a locator not only of place, but also of time. In order for you to better understand, please refer to the examples provided below.
-The jelly beans are in the jar.
-The cat is on the roof.
-Jake is beside Finn.
All of the blue italicized words (in, on, and beside) above are examples of prepositions which say something about the location (place) of the nouns contained in the sample sentences.

What is the Function of Prepositions?
Aside from providing information about the location in place and time, this part of speech usually comes before a noun or a pronoun to describe its relationship to another word or part of the sentence.

Examples:
-I think it’s a vessel for
The italicized word “for” is a preposition which describes the relationship between the words “vessel” and “weapons.”

-The child quickly hid under the thick covers.
The word “under” is a preposition which links the nouns “child” and “covers,” and shows the relationship between the two.

My kite soared above the building.
In this sample sentence, the preposition “above” shows the relationship between the kite and the building.

What is a Prepositional Phrase?
A prepositional phrase is simply a group of words which contains a preposition at the beginning and a noun or a pronoun at the end. It usually follows this formula:

Preposition + Modifiers (not required) + Noun or Pronoun (object of the preposition)

Some Examples of Prepositional Phrases:

Above the dark skies
Above= preposition; the and dark= modifiers; skies= noun

In New York
In= preposition; New York= noun

From my father
From= preposition; my= modifier; father= noun

Examples of Prepositions

Since there are so many possible relationships and locations in time and place that need to be indicated, there is actually a long list of prepositions that can be used in sentences. Listed below are most common prepositions in the English language:
on
off
up to
along
across
as for
next
through
of
as
after
to
up
within
at
out
behind
past
out of
between
before
beside
under
down
below
by....
Remember:
Time
The preposition ”at” is used to indicate a specific time. (Example: at 9:30 am)
In is used for unspecific times during a year, a season, a month, or a day. (Example: in 1984)
The preposition “on” is used to state the date or the day of the week. (Example: on Saturday)
In measuring time, whether you are talking about seconds, hours, days, or years, the preposition “for” should be used. (Example: We’ve been together for two years now.)
Place
The preposition ”at” is used to state a specific address. (Example: at Block 22- Lot 71, Dahlia Street, Angeles City)
In is used for names of countries, cities, towns, villages, states, or continents. (Example: in Sarajevo)
For names of streets or avenues, the preposition “on” is appropriate to use. (Example: on 24th Avenue)

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