There are seven kinds of preposition
Simple Preposition
A single worded preposition before a noun or a pronoun in a sentence is known as a Simple preposition.Note: in, on, at, by, for, etc.
Examples:
- The children are swinging in the river.
- He was sitting on his case.
- We can be in at a building.
- I am benefited by his advice.
- We are looking for his arrival.
Double preposition
When two simple prepositions are used as a simple preposition is known as a Double preposition.Note: into, within, upon, up to, without, upon, etc.
Here,
In + to = into, with + in = within, up + on = upon, up + to = up to, with + out = without.
Examples:
- The class was divided into two parts.
- One should live within one’s means.
- The cat sprang upon the table.
- No living being can live without air.
Compound preposition
A simple preposition adding before a noun or adjective or an adverb used as a preposition is called a compound preposition.Note: along, across, about, beside, before, above, outside, between, etc.
Examples:
- We are walking along the road.
- He walked across the field.
- We agree about most things.
- We camped beside a lake.
- The patient had died before the doctor came.
- The sky is above our heads.
- Divide the sweet between John and Jack.
Participle preposition
When a participle is used as a preposition before a noun or a pronoun in a sentence it is known as a participle preposition.Note: During, concerning, pending, respecting, touching, regarding, considering, etc.
Examples:
- The fisherman worked during the rainy season.
- I have an information concerning this matter.
- We know everything regarding this matter.
- Father pardoned her considering her age.
Phrase preposition
When a phrase is used as a preposition before a noun or a pronoun in a sentence, it is known as a phrase preposition.Note: By dint of, on behalf of, by all means, in order to, with a view, by virtue of, etc.
Example:
- She stood first by dint of merit.
- He speaks on behalf of his team.
- They will win the game by all means.
- We study hard in order to make a good result.
- We went to library with a view to reading books.
- We can overcome any difficulty by virtue of perseverance.
Detached preposition
A detached preposition is a preposition which is related to an interrogative pronoun or interrogative adverb or relative pronoun or relative adverb but sites at end of the sentence.Note: in, for, from, with, to, at, etc.
Examples:
- We cuckoo sings in the spring.
- What is New York famous for?
- Where have you come from?
- Whom are you speaking with?
- I come back home at sunset.
Disguised preposition
A preposition which is used in disguise before a noun or a pronoun in a sentence is called a disguised preposition.Note: in, on, of, at, per, etc.
Examples:
- The hunter went out on a hunting.
- The baby fell in fast sleep.
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