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There are rules that govern English grammar, and by learning these rules, you can become a better writer and speaker. Correspondingly, becoming a better writer and speaker can help you in numerous ways. For example, if you’re a student, understanding the rules will help you earn better grades; if you’re a working adult, it will help you advance on the job; and if you’re unemployed and seeking a position, understanding the rules of grammar will give you an “edge” over the competition, especially those individuals who possess poor grammar skills.

There are eight parts of speech in the English language, one of which is the preposition, and although people usually tend to select the correct preposition for the occasion, they frequently make mistakes when it comes to using prepositional phrases. This is why learning the different kinds of prepositional phrases and their function can help you avoid the misunderstandings that occur when a prepositional phrase is misplaced. For example:

  • At Tom’s favorite restaurant, there are photographs of famous celebrities who have eaten there on the walls. (Surely, visiting celebrities do not eat on the walls.)

Examples of Prepositions

A preposition is a linking word that precedes a noun or pronoun to create a modifying phrase, and there are quite a few prepositions in the English language. In fact, according to Martha Collin, author of Understanding English Grammar (MacMillan, 1990), “Of our most frequently used words, eight are prepositions: of, to, in, for, on, with, at, and by” (p. 308). In addition to these eight words, the most common simple and two-word (phrasal) prepositions include the following:


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