Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence. They often tell location, direction, or time.
A preposition always comes before a noun or pronoun. The noun or pronoun that follows is called the object of the preposition.
Prepositions connect words in a sentence to show how they are related. Together, the preposition and its object form a prepositional phrase.
A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with the object of the preposition.
Here are some of the most common prepositions used in everyday reading and writing:
Prepositions are short but important words. They may look simple, but they play a big role in making your sentences clear.
Practice reading and writing complete sentences with prepositions to understand how they connect ideas.
If you can ask “where?” “when?” or “in what way?” the answer often includes a preposition and its object.
Here are some strategies to help you remember and use prepositions correctly in your writing.
Think of prepositions as “linking” words that connect people, places, things, and ideas within sentences.