WrongPrepositions

WrongPrepositions

1. Indicate the position of a noun or pronoun in relation to other words to show a relation between words

   • Simple
     • Constructed by one word
       • Examples: for, by, at, off, to of
         • She found the book on the table.
   • Double
     • Are formed by combining two words, or two simple prepositions
       • Examples: into, onto, upon, within
         • The cat jumped onto the bed and left footprints upon the sheets.
   • Phrase
     • A combination of the preposition + a modifier +the object
       • Examples: by all means, in accordance with, for a change, on the bed
         • The clothes left on the bed have been ironed.
   • Participle
     • Are actually verbs that end with '-ed', or '-ing'
       • Examples: considering, including, given, during, failing
         • Considering what she had to work with, she did a good job.
   • Compound
     • These are formed by two word prepositions
       • Examples: due to, because of, next to, according to, inside, without
         • She was so upset because of her friend's behaviour.