Preposition

by Maika Fitriana, SE, MSc

P O L I T E K N I K N E G E R I B A N Y U WA N G I

March 15th, 2016

 Definition
A preposition is a word or set of words that indicates location (in, near,
beside, on top of) or some other relationship between a noun or pronoun
and other parts of the sentence (about, after, besides, instead of, in
accordance with).
A preposition isn't a preposition unless it goes with a related noun or
pronoun, called the object of the preposition.

Preposition is always used before a noun or pronoun and shows the relation
of the noun or pronoun to the other words in sentence.

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 Type of preposition
Preposition for time ex. in, on, at, etc.
Preposition for place ex. in, on, at, etc
Preposition for direction ex. to, towards, into, through etc.
Preposition for agent ex. By, with
Preposition for device, instrument or machines. ex. on, by, with, etc.
Prepositional Phrase is used after verbs to make prepositional verb.
ex. look at, look after, laugh at

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Preposition of time

Source: http://www.elt-els.com/2014/10/prepositions-of-time.html
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Source : http://reallifeglobal.com/prepositions-made-easy-in-on-and-at/

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 Prepositions of Time : at

We use at to designate specific times.

Examples :
-The train is due at 11.00 a.m.
-Our teacher was teaching biology class at noon.
-We have practiced microbiology at 3.00 p.m. this afternoon.
 Prepositions of Time : on
We use on to designate days and dates.
Examples :
-The rice seeds are going to come on Monday.
-Were going to have a party of milk on the Fourth of July.
-The workers are having their holiday on Sunday.
 Prepositions of Time : in
We use in for nonspecific times during a day, a month, a season, or
a year.
Examples :
-She likes to jog in the morning.
-Its too cold in winter to run outside.
-They started the job in 2013.
-Hes going to quit in August.
Source: http://lestoenglish.blogspot.co.id/2014_03_01_archive.html 9
Prepositions of Place : in, on, at
We use in In is usually used for place which have some boundary (boundary may physical or virtual).
We use on to designate names of streets, avenues, etc.
We use at for specific addresses.

Examples :
She lives in New York.
Students study in library.
The wedding ceremony will be held in the hall.
There are some books on the table.
The teacher wrote a sentence on blackboard.
He was flying kite on the roof.
Her parents were waiting for her at the entrance of school
Dr. Paul lives at 55 Boretz Road in Durham.
His house is at the end of street.
Source: http://tx.english-ch.com/teacher/jocelyn/others/prepositions-of-place-position/ 11
Prepositions of Directions

to toward through

into
 Prepositions of Directions cont..
Prepositions of directions like: to, towards, through, into are used to
describe the direction. Following examples will help in better
understanding.
Examples.
She went to the library.
He jumped into the river.
She run through the fire
He ran away when he felt that someone was coming toward him.

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 Prepositions

By
Preposition Agents with

Preposition device, by
instrument or with
machine on
Preposition for agent is used for a thing which is cause of another thing in the sentence. Such
prepositions are by, with etc. Following examples will help in better understanding.
Examples.
This book is written by Shakespeare.
The work was completed by him.
The room was decorated by her.
The tub is filled with water.
Different preposition are used by different devices, instruments or machines. e.g. by, with, on
etc. Following examples will help in better understanding.
Examples.
She comes by bus daily.
He opened the lock with key.

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Setiap mahasiswa mencari artikel dalam bahasa inggris, terkait Agribisnis. Mencari preposition
yang ada di artikel, dan ditelaah termasuk kedalam tipe Preposition yg mana.
(Sertakan artikel yg didapatkan)

Dikumpulkan minggu depan saat kuliah.

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