Ou 3rd semester Grammar "preposition

 

 Example: She jumped off of the balance beam.

Revision: She jumped off the balance beam.

jumped off is verb ie phrasal verb.

so of follows off.

she has been written off of job prospects because she didnt complete her studies.

Adjectives modify nouns, pronouns, and other adjectives. They can be simple words that provide more detail. For example, “The old book sounded so intriguing.” However, prepositional phrases can also act as adjectives, providing additional details about nouns. See how they can tell us more about the nearby noun (indicated in italics):

• The book with the tattered cover is my favorite.
• All the passengers aboard the runaway train were frightened.
• The present inside the big box is mine.
• Our boss put out a memo regarding the new rule.
• The clues within the first few chapters will lead to the murderer.
• His is only one voice among many, but it will be heard.
• The extra blanket is in the box under the bed.
• Saul, unlike many others, will remain there.
• The car beside the red one is the one I want to buy.
• The area outside the boundary is dangerous to cross.
• All rooms below deck are for sleeping.
• Tell me the story about the dragon slayer.

Along with, apart from, because of, by means of, according to, in front of, contrary to, in spite of, on account of, in reference to, in addition to, in regard to, instead of, on top of, out of, with regard to, etc. are the most common phrasal prepositions.

Prepositions are words that link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other parts of a sentence. They typically express relationships of place, time, manner, cause, and possession. Here are the main types of prepositions:

1. Preposition for Place: These prepositions show the location of something. Examples include about, across, against, on, and to.
2. Preposition for Time: These indicate when something happens. Examples are after, at, by, since, and during.
3. Preposition for Agent or Instrument: These prepositions link a noun to an action or the means by which the action is performed. For instance, at, by, with, and using.

Examples

We know that Prepositions are a major component of English language, a preposition is placed between noun and governs the relationship between noun or pronoun(object) to the other words in a sentence (noun phrase), it is placed before a noun to show in what relation the person or thing denoted by it stands in regard to something else.

There are six kinds of prepositions and Now It’s time to have a look at most common types of relation that these prepositions show.

1. Preposition for Place

Prepositions of Place are used to show the relationship with the noun phrase in context of the place for example about, across, against, on, to etc.

Let us understand them by their use in sentence.

Went about the world.

Ran across the road.

Leaned against the wall.

Kolkata is on Hooghly.

Came to the end of the road.

Within the house.

2. Preposition for Time

Prepositions of Time are used to show the relationship between noun phrase and preposition in the context of any time examples are after, at, by, since, during etc.

Have a look at following sentences to see how they are used:

After his death.

At an early age.

By Three o’clock.

Since yesterday.

During the whole day.

3. Preposition for Agent or Instrument

Prepositions for Agent are used to show a relationship between a noun, perhaps noun as a doer in case of agency and an instrument as in instrumentality and an action. For example at, by, with, using etc.

Take a look at sentences to see how they are used.

Sell goods at an auction.

Sent the parcel by the post.

Cut it with a knife.

Was destroyed by the fire.

4. Preposition for Manner

These types of prepositions tell you about the way something happened or how it is done. for example, by, with, like etc.

 Phrase - Preposition

When group of words are used with the force of a single preposition it is called a phrase preposition. following are some examples –

• According to – He acted according to my instructions.
• agreeably to – Agreeably to the terms of the settlement, we herewith enclosed our cheque for Rs. 1000.
• by dint of – He succeeded by dint of perseverance and sheer hard work.
• by means of – By means of rope and ladders they scaled the wall.

To make an important note, there is also a class which is formally not noted, but still by and large is seen as a class of preposition which is participle preposition. These prepositions are actually present participle of a verb for example – barring, concerning, considering, during, etc. Which are used absolutely without any noun or pronoun being attached to them. For all practical purposes they have become preposition and are sometimes distinguished as participle preposition.

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