Section 3 Expansion of Ideas Ex 3.1
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Prepositions on English Grammar
Prepositions are a fundamental part of English grammar. They
are words that typically precede nouns or pronouns and show the relationship
between those nouns or pronouns and other words in a sentence. Here are some
key points about prepositions:
1. Function: Prepositions express
relationships of time, place, direction, manner, means, possession, and more.
2. Placement: Prepositions are usually
placed before a noun or pronoun (the object of the preposition) to form a
prepositional phrase.
Example: He sat on the chair. ("on" is the
preposition)
3. Common Prepositions: Common prepositions in
English include "in", "on", "at",
"under", "over", "by", "with",
"to", "from", "between", "among",
"for", "during", "before", "after",
"about", "of", and many more.
4. Prepositional Phrases:
Prepositions are often part of prepositional phrases, which consist of the
preposition, its object, and any modifiers.
Example: The book on the table belongs to me. ("on the
table" is a prepositional phrase)
5. Object of the Preposition:
The noun or pronoun that follows the preposition is called the object of the
preposition. It is the word that the preposition connects to the rest of the
sentence.
Example: The cat is under the table. ("table" is
the object of the preposition "under")
6. Prepositional Usage: Prepositions can be used in
various ways, such as indicating location, time, direction, possession, manner,
and more.
Example: She walked to the store. (indicating direction) The
book is on the shelf. (indicating location) The meeting is at 3 p.m.
(indicating time)
7. Idiomatic Usage: Some prepositions are used
idiomatically, meaning their usage doesn't always follow strict rules and may
vary depending on context and phrasing.
Example: She is at the party. (correct) She is in the party.
(incorrect)
Understanding prepositions and their usage is essential for constructing clear and grammatically correct sentences in English.