A preposition can be thought of as anything a rabbit can do concerning a
table. He can jump over the table (Over the table is the prep. phrase and
functions as an adverb). The rabbit sits under the table. (Again adverb). The
rabbit runs around the table. (Adverb phrase). The rabbit sits on the table.
(Adverb phrase). In the morning, in the night, in the evening (phrases all
adverb). In fear the rabbit runs around the table. ( In fear adverb) . Prepositions
are short words that usually answer the questions: how, when, where, and they
are followed by a noun or pronoun making a prepositional phrase. Examples of
prepositions without the nouns are these: to, from, with, under, above,
around, in, of, off, near, beyond, etc.
Sometimes pronoun phrases can function as adjectives. I can't think of any
examples right this minute. Perhaps someone else can. Hope this helps. Sue
PS Generally a preposition is not a good thing to end a sentence with. ha!
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