A preposition indicates a relationship between two words, usually linking a noun or pronoun with another noun or pronoun.
Prepositions can describe location or direction, express time, or even establish the manner in which something is done.
Location or direction:
My favorite store is on Main Street.
Pat jumped through the hoop.
Why are you driving toward the highway?
Time
All of the history students finished the exam before me.
Please turn in the assignment by Friday.
Manner
Sharon went to the wedding without her friend.
Do you prefer to travel by plane or by bus?
The previous examples are all one-word prepositions, but in English there are many prepositions that consist of more than one word. These are just a few examples:
I went to the store and bought socks as well as shirts.
We flew to New York by way of Philadelphia.
They’re in this mess because of your actions.
List of common prepositions
Here is a list of some of the most common prepositions in English. This is however not a complete list, as there are over 100 prepositions in the English language.
This article is based on: Prepositions (English Grammar for Second Language Learners)
Learning content
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What is core content and additional content?
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Grammar: Self-assessment
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumA/An and The (Indefinite and Definite Articles)
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumWord Order
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumNouns
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumCountable vs. Uncountable Nouns
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumVerb conjugation (verbbøying)
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumConcord: choosing the correct form of the verb
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumUsing the -ing Form of Verbs
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumAdjectives
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumAdverbs
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumPronouns
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumReplacing Norwegian "som" (Relative Pronouns)
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumIt vs. There
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumPrepositions
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumLinking words and phrases
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculum
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Adjectives
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumPositive, Comparative and Superlative of Adjectives
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumPositive, Comparative and Superlative of Adverb
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumAdverbs/Adverbials
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumAnticipatory It or There
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumDefinite / Indefinite Articles
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumCapital Letters
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumConcord Between Subject and Verbal
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumConcord
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumIndefinite Pronouns and Determiners
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumIt or There
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumAbout Nouns
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumNouns
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumPronouns
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumRelative Pronouns
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumVerb Tense
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumWho and Which
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumWord Order
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumWord Order
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculum-ing Form of the Verb
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumThe -ing Form not Used as a Verb
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumS in Endings
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumTo Do-Auxiliary Verb
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumTo Do, to Be, to Have
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumThe Definite Article: The
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumThe Indefinite Articles: A/An
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculum- Core content is a subject that is on the curriculum
PrepositionsYou are here
Linking Words and Phrases
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumAdverbs
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumDescriptive Language
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumFormal and Informal Language
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumWorking with Projects: Grammar Checklist
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumInterrogative Pronouns
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumText Cohesion
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumVerbal Nouns (ing-form)
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculum
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Can you find the adjectives?
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumPositive, Comparative and Superlative of Adjectives
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumAdverb or Adjective
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumArticles
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumArticles - Translation
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumBasic Grammar Terms
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumConcord
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumIng-form or Infinitive, Translation
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumIng-form or Infinitive
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumIt or There, Click On the Correct Alternative
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumIt or There, Translation
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumChoose between It and There
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumNouns, Plural or Singular
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumNouns, Translation
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumPlural or Singular
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumPlural, Singular or Uncountable?
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumCountables and Uncountables
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumProper Nouns and Common Nouns 1
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumProper nouns and common nouns 2
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumAdd the Correct Prepositions in Set Expressions
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumTask 1: Prepositions
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumTask 2: Prepositions
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumReflexive Pronouns
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumWho or Which?
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumPossessive Pronoun Quiz
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumPronouns, Translation
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumRelative Pronouns 1
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumSubject – Verb Agreement 1 (simple present)
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumSubject - Verb Agreement 2 (simple present)
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumThe Present Continuous (-ing)
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumPresent Continuous or Simple Present?
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumText Cohesion - Linking Devices -Drag and Drop
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumText Cohesion, Linking Words - Drag and Drop
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumVerbs: is or are?
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumConjugate These Verbs
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumWord Order Tasks
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumWord Class
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumTask: Was or Were?
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumIrregular verbs
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumTasks: Concord
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumIng-form or the Infinitive?
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumImproving your language with adjectives
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumTask: Fill in the Adverbs
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumCan you find the nouns?
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumMatch Idioms, English - Norwegian
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumChoose Between It and There
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumHas or Have?
Core content is a subject that is on the curriculumCapitalize or not when used within a sentence?
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumHomonyms (spelled alike)
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumPronouns, Advanced
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumRelative Pronouns 2
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumTricky Words in English - (Spelling)
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumSome or Any
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumPhrasal Verbs
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumPhrasal Verbs, Multiple Choice
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumPhrasal Verbs, Find Synonyms
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumRestrictive relative clause or not?
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumNoun, Verb, Adjective or Adverb?
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumNouns: Test your knowledge
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumConfusables
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumIdioms - Multiple Choice
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumChoose the correct preposition
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumChoose the Correct Preposition
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumChoose the Correct Preposition
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdverb or Adjective
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumWas or Were?
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumConjugate These Verbs
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumContinuous Form (-ing)
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumFrom Adjective to Adverb
Additional content is a subject that is not on the curriculumAdditional content is a subject that is not on the curriculum