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THE WAC WRITING CENTER AT LSC- MONTGOMERY
The Writing-Across-the-Curriculum Writing Center at LSC-Montgomery
Prepositions
Prepositions are used with a noun or pronoun (the object of a preposition) to relate that noun to
another sentence part. A prepositional phrase that modifies a noun is adjectival. An adverbial
prepositional phrase functions as an adverb.
There is a plethora of prepositions in the English language. Mastering them is a challenge, because
some prepositions can be used on different words in certain contexts with other meanings. On some
occasions, on the same paper, you can see the same preposition on a regular basis.
Of time
On
At
In
By
Until
Since
For
From.. to
During
Within
Use
With days
Time
Other time
Deadline
Stop ahead
Past to now
Duration
Start to end
Period of time
Limited time
Example
I will be working on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
He will be here at noon.
This was done in record time.
This must be done by tomorrow.
He works until 5:00.
Chris has been here since the Fall.
I will be going to Brazil for two weeks.
She will sing from dusk to dawn.
The kids eat during the TV show.
They will be here within a fortnight.
Of Place
From
In
Inside
On
At
Over, above
Under
Among
Origin
The point or locale
Contained
Surface
The vicinity
Higher
Lower
Around
He hails from Montgomery
He loves to reside in this place.
She wrapped the gift inside the box.
The book sits on the desk.
He is working at the McDonalds.
The clock chimes above the library.
The river flows under the bridge.
Students tutor among each other.
Of Direction
To
Into
Physical goal
Inside
Go to school.
The water flowed into the jar.
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