FAQ: frequently asked prepositions questions

What is a preposition and examples?

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. It helps describe where, when, or how something happens. Common prepositions include in (in the house), on (on the table), and under (under the tree). Prepositions can also indicate direction, such as to (to the park) or from (from the store).

What do prepositions do?

The function or “job” of a preposition is to express the relationship between two words in a sentence, specifically between a noun, verb or adjective and a noun or pronoun:

• the man beside Mary
• walked into the house
• happy with you

A preposition is typically (not always) followed by a noun or pronoun (the “prepositional object”) and together they form a “prepositional phrase” (beside Mary, into the house, with you).

What are the top 10 prepositions?

The top 10 prepositions frequently used in English are:

• in, on, at, by, with, for, to, of, about, as

What are the 20 most common prepositions?

The top 20 prepositions frequently used in English are:

• in, on, at, by, with, for, to, of, about, as, above, after, against, along, amid, among, around, before, behind, below

What are the top 50 prepositions?

Here are the top 50 prepositions used in English:

• in, on, at, by, with, for, to, of, about, as, above, after, against, along, amid, among, around, before, behind, below, beneath, beside, between, beyond, but, concerning, considering, despite, down, during, except, from, inside, into, like, near, off, out, over, past, regarding, round, since, through, throughout, until, up, upon, within, without