Preposition

A preposition could be a word used to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to different words inside a sentence. They act to attach the folks, objects, time and locations of a sentence.  Prepositions are sometimes short words, and that they are usually placed directly ahead of nouns. In some cases, you will notice prepositions ahead of verbal noun verbs.

A nice way to think about prepositions is because the words that facilitate glue a sentence together. They are doing this by expressing position and movement, possession, time and the way associate degree action is completed.

Prepositions usually show however, the noun, phrase, or closed-class word is expounded to a different word within the sentence.

Prepositions indicate direction, time, location, and spatial relationships, as well as other abstract types of relationships.

Direction: Look to the left and you will see our destination.

Time: We have been working since this morning.

Location: We saw a movie at the theater.

Space: The dog hid under the table.

Use Of Preposition

Moreover, prepositions are used in the sentences to indicate a location, direction, time or sometimes, to introduce an object. Some common prepositions and their applications in the sentences are mentioned here.

On:

On (refers a surface of something) - I kept the dishes on the dining table.

On (specifies days and dates) - I will come on Monday. 

On (refers TV or other devices) - She is on the phone.

At:

At (to indicate a place) - There are a good number of people at the park.

At (to refer an email address) - Please mail in detail @ (at) [email protected]

At (to refer a time) - Meet me at 5 p.m. tomorrow.

To:

To (to indicate the direction, place) - The friends went to the restaurant.

To (to indicate relationship) - Do not respond to the annoying persons.

To (to indicate a limit) - The old newspapers were piled up to the roof.

Of:

Of (to indicate relating to, belonging to) - I always dreamed of being famous. 

Of (to indicate reference) - This is a picture of my last birthday.

Of (to specify the number or an amount) - A good number of people understand English.

For:

For (to indicate the reason or because of) - I am happy for you.

For (to indicate the duration or time) - I attended the session for one year only.

For (specify the use of something) - She is preparing for her final exam.

Preposition Example:

Unfortunately, there is no reliable formula for determining which preposition to use with a particular combination of words. The best way to learn which prepositions go with which words is to read as much high-quality writing as you can and pay attention to which combinations sound right. Here are a few examples of the most common prepositions used in sentences.

1. I should rewrite the introduction of my essay.
2. Sam left his jacket in the car.
3. Did you send that letter to your mother?
4. We are cooking for ten guests tonight.
5. Dan ate lunch with his boss.