Prepositions

Where, When, and How

Prepositions are the connectors that show relationships. They are small words, but they do a huge amount of work. They can tell us if the book is on the table or under it, if the meeting is at noon, and if a letter is from a friend. They connect a noun or pronoun to the rest of the sentence. Prepositions are often used in set phrases, and their correct use is a key indicator of fluency. This chapter will explore these relationships and help you navigate the trickier aspects of preposition usage.

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence, often relating to location, time, or direction.