Section 1
The Preposition
Definition
A preposition is a word that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun, called the object of the preposition, to another word.
Explanation
Think of a preposition as a "position" word! It tells you where or when something is in relation to something else. Words like in, on, under, and after are prepositions. Remember, changing the preposition can completely change a sentence's meaning, so choose them carefully!
Examples
- The dog raced across the field. [The preposition across shows the relationship between raced and field.]
- My backpack is under the chair. [The preposition under shows the relationship between backpack and chair.]