Classification of words

Classification of words

1. Preposition

   • are usually used in front of nouns or pronouns and they show the relationship between the noun or pronoun
   • Example: He sat on the chair. There is some milk in the fridge
   • Classification of preposition
     • Simple Prepositions
       • They usually containing only two syllables
         • Example: Martha is here till her brother gets into college. I am from New Jersey.
     • Compound Prepositions
       • are made by prefixing the preposition to a noun, an adjective or an adverb.
         • Example: The car pulled along the driveway. There’s a metro station beneath this ground.
     • Double Preposition
       • is formed by joining two words
         • Example: My son emerged from behind the curtains to scare me
     • Participle Preposition
       • Verbs that act as a preposition
         • Example: Barring a few minor mistakes, the play went pretty good. Everyone, please keep quiet during the class.
     • Phrase Prepositions
       • A Phrase preposition includes a preposition, an object and the object’s modifier.
         • Example: He show got canceled because of the sudden rain. In course of time, the wounds on my cat’s paws healed.
     • Prepositions of Time
       • These prepositions denote time in the sentence
         • Example: We are traveling abroad in the summertime. Why don’t you come home on Sunday evening?
     • Prepositions of Place
       • These prepositions denote a place in the sentence.
         • Example: There’s a painting on the wall. There’s a rod at the roof edge.
     • Prepositions of Direction
       • These prepositions show the direction of something.
         • Example: She dived into the river.
     • Prepositions of Agent
       • These prepositions act as an agent between a noun and usually a verb.
         • Example: Harry Potter was written by J.K Rowling.
     • Prepositions of Instruments
       • These prepositions connect instruments, machines or devices in the sentence.
         • Example: She came to the wedding party by train.