Prepositions connect one part of a sentence with another. They help in creating meaningful sentences. Prepositions are used before a noun, or a noun phrase, and are used for indicating the direction, location, time, and position.
It is important to use the correct preposition as it can alter the meaning of the sentence. So You should practise class 7 English courses so that you use the correct prepositions in the right place.
Prepositions are used to describe relationships between parts. There are many ways to use prepositions in sentences. Depending on the context, one preposition may function in multiple ways.
There are five types of prepositions
Ø Simple preposition
Ø Double preposition
Ø Preposition
Ø Participle preposition
Ø Phrase preposition
Simple prepositions: These are the easiest prepositions to grasp by your students. These prepositions are used to describe the location, time, or place using prepositions like at, for and in, off, on. These sentences are made with simple prepositions.
Double prepositions: These double prepositions are just like the name suggests. They take simple prepositions, and multiply them! Double prepositions combine two prepositions, which can often indicate direction. Double prepositions can be used to indicate direction. Examples are into, upon, out, from, within, and onto.
Participle preposition: This is where things might get more complicated. A participial proposition (an -ed/-ing verb) is a participle that acts as a preposition. Participle prepositions can have endings like -ed or -ing. You can see examples in words like considering, during, and concerning, as well as provided. These sentences are participial propositions.
Compound Preposition: A compound preposition is a preposition that includes two or more words. These prepositions usually contain a simple preposition along with another word to indicate location. Examples include 'in addition of', on behalf of, and 'the centre of'. Take this example:
Phrase preposition: This is a preposition that contains the modifier and object. This creates a prepositional phrase, as the name implies. Examples of prepositional phrases include on time, at work, before class, on the floor, and at home. These are examples of phrase prepositions used in sentences: