Rules
True or False? A preposition can be followed by a verb.
False
What are prepositions?
Prepositions are words that are controlling a noun/pronoun, and has a relation to another word/element in the clause.
Give an example of a simple preposition in a sentence.
At, for, off, on, over, etc.
Give an example of a prepositional opener.
About, below, excepting, off, toward, above, beneath, for, on, or under
True or False? A preposition can always be placed at the end of a sentence (There are exceptions).
False.
What is a simple preposition, also referred to as?
A common preposition.
Give an example of a double preposition in a sentence.
Into, upon, onto, out of, etc.
What are prepositional openers?
Prepositional Openers are phrases that begin with a preposition.
What word do people commonly use to replace "of"?
Have.
What are compound prepositions?
Compound prepositions consist of two or more words, usually a simple preposition and another word.
Give an example of a phrase preposition in a sentence.
On time, at home, on the floor, before class, etc.
How many types of prepositions are there?
5.
What is the difference between in, and into?
"In" means inside. "Into" means going inside.
Fill in the blank. "---------- ------------ end in -ed or -ing"
Participle prepositions.
Give an example of a compound preposition in a sentence.
According to, ahead of, along with, apart from, etc.
What is the format for creating a prepositional sentence?
Preposition + Noun, Pronoun, or Clause or Preposition + Modifiers + Noun, Pronoun, or Clause
What are the four rules for using prepositions?
1. Never substitute "have" for "of"
2. Do not confuse "in" or "into"
3. A preposition must be followed by noun or pronoun that is being described, it can never be followed by a verb.
4. Prepositions should not be put at the end of a sentence (there are exceptions)
Name the five types of prepositions.
Simple prepositions
Double prepositions
Compound prepositions
Phrase prepositions
Participle prepositions
Name the definition and give an example for the participle preposition and the double preposition.
Participle Preposition: Participle prepositions end in -ed or -ing; example considering or frustrated.
Double preposition: Double prepositions are two simple prepositions, creating compound word; example into or upon
How are complex prepositions different from compound prepositions?
They are not. They mean the same thing.