Preposition

A preposition is a word used with a noun or a pronoun to show how the person or thing denoted by the noun or pronoun stands in relation to something else as in the following sentences.

Examples:

There is a cow in the garden.

I am fond of reading.

The mouse is under the chair.

Look at the following two sentences:

1. The cat is on the mat. - The preposition on indicates position.

2. The cat is moving across the roof. - The preposition across indicates direction.

Some prepositions show direction like across, past, round, towards, etc.

Example:

The man walked purposefully towards the bank counter.

Some prepositions show a period of time like during, throughout, etc.

Example:

I have been working throughout the summer vacations.

Some prepositions show position and space like among, above, opposite, beneath, in between, ahead of, in front of, on top of, etc.

Examples:

A conflict broke out between the two communities.

There was a fight amongst the students.