Simple Prepositions Simple prepositions are nothing but prepositions that consist of one word and are very

simple to understand. These prepositions are the most basic prepositions and are used frequently. Here is a list of such prepositions with examples.

About: I will tell you a story about a lion. Above: The plane flies above the clouds. Absent: Emma was absent yesterday. Across: They walked across the field. After: After lunch, I shall complete the remaining task. Against: She joined the fight against poverty. Along: All along the way, she did not speak a word. Among: The profit was shared among the shareholders. Around: Due to the snow, we turned around to return home. As: Nobody can be as witty as Sheldon Cooper. At: The land is at war with its neighbor. Before: She had decided to quit before Christmas, but changed her plan. Behind: The church is located behind the supermarket. Below: The temperatures have dipped below freezing point. Beneath:The water level is beneath the average level. Beside: When we were in school, I used to sit beside her in class. Beside: Besides maths, I am very fond of history. Between: The profit was shared between the three of them. Beyond: The play was beyond my expectations. But: Everyone but her agreed with the arrangement. By A house by the sea is where you will find me after retirement. Despite: Despite the snowfall, she decided to carry on with her journey.

Down: Jimmy lives down the street. Except: Except her no one has any objections to the plan. For: I jog for 10 miles every day. From: She comes from Argentina. Given: Given her affluence, she made the perfect candidate for the speech. In: When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Like: She looks like her father. Minus: Ten minus eight equals two. Near: They have bought a new home near the school. Of: A friend of mine recommended the beautician to me. Off: To regain her lost health, it is important, she stays off her fad diet programs. On: There is an apple on the table. Opposite: Her desk is located diagonally opposite my desk. Out: Do not throw rubbish out of the window. Over: Put the scarf over your head. Past: She walked past me, but refused to acknowledge my presence. Per: What was the per person cost incurred? Plus: Eight plus six equals fourteen. Sans: It was just like a movie, sans all the drama. Since: She was waiting for him since ten in the morning. Than: She likes tea more than coffee. Through: I slept all through the day. Till: She spent her birthday with him till the end. Times: I was fooled into paying three times the original price. To: I am going to Atlanta, before I head back home. Toward/s: It started raining towards the evening. Under: The road is under repair.

Underneath: She found her earring underneath the carpet. Unlike: John is unlike his father. Until: I did not get the documents until 5 pm. Up: Walk straight up the tiny lane and you will see the church. Up: I walked up the stairs to see the problem. Versus: The last game was England versus France. Via: I will go via Sydney. With: She walked in with her new boyfriend.

Double Prepositions Double prepositions are words, such as into, onto, within, etc., which are used as prepositions. They are two prepositions, but are joined to make a whole new one. These examples will make it easier for you.

Amid: The kids were lost amid the jungle. Atop: The owl sat atop a banyan tree. Inside: Inside the tough exterior, lies a gentle soul. Into: As soon as she stepped into the room, there was pin-drop silence. Onto: He always climbs onto the table. Outside: Outside the house lies a beautiful garden. Throughout: Throughout winter, she has been sick. Upon: Once upon a time, there lived a king. Upto: It is up to us to find a way out. Within:She caters to customers within a radius of 5 miles. Without: I never leave my house without an umbrella due to the uncertain weather.

Compound Prepositions Compound prepositions are nothing but the use of two prepositions together to do the work of one. However, unlike double prepositions, compound prepositions are not joined and turned into one word. They remain two different words. Their use is mainly in idiomatic forms. Read through the examples below to understand them better.

According to: According to the rule book, peeping is allowed in this game. Ahead of: He was always two steps ahead of his competitors. Apart from: Apart from the dresses, Sara shopped for some shoes, too. As for: As for the record, she did not sign in late. As of: He cannot stay here as of now. As per: As per her mother, she is a silent child. Aside from: The mother pulled her child aside from the dirty dustbin. Because of: He could not leave home because of the heavy rain. Close to: She was never close to her parents. Due to: I seldom step out due to the uncertain weather. Except for: I love her attire, except for the chunky neckpiece. Far from: Her behavior is far from normal. Inside of: The inside of the auditorium is beautiful. Instead of: Instead of standing by my side, he ran away. Left of: All that is left of the meal is some salad. Near to: There are beautiful weekend getaways near to New York. Next to: Phoebe was sitting next to Joey. Out from: She had been singled out from the event. Out of: They persuade us to think out of the box. Outside of: Nobody outside of this room should know about this plan. Owing to: Owing to the bad weather, the trip was canceled. Prior to: I never felt this way about anybody prior to you.

Rather than: I prefer leaving rather than waiting for an hour. Regardless of: Regardless of her sentiments, he went on accusing her. Right of: The cat was lying on the rug right of Charlie. Subsequent to: Subsequent to their arrival in France, they bought a new home. Thanks to: She had a job now, all thanks to her brother. That of: The surprise plan was that of her own. Where as: Cats like to sleep, where as dogs like to play.

Phrasal Prepositions Phrasal prepositions are a group of verbs, adverbs, and other words that function as a preposition. There can be many phrasal verbs. However, the ones that function as prepositions in grammar are called phrasal prepositions. These are some examples of phrasal prepositions.

As far as: He walked as far as he could. As long as: As long as you do not change the meaning, you can rephrase the sentence. As opposed to: Christina came out stronger as opposed to the others. As soon as: As soon as they reached the house, the children jumped out of the car. As well as: Abraham took his children as well as the neighboring kids to the circus. In addition to: In addition to all the hurt, he sent her a terrifying hate mail, too. In front of: We clicked a hundred pictures in front of the Statue of Liberty. In reference to: This is in reference to the article in yesterday's paper about child abuse. In regard to: In regard to everything that has happened, I want my questions answered. In spite of: They stood there in spite of the bitter cold. On account of: On account of the processions, the mayor declared a holiday. On top of: He believed in staying on top of things. With regard to: Opinions have changed with regard to the idea of live-in relationships. With the exception of: With the exception of Rachel, everybody had come to school.

Participial Prepositions Participial prepositions are basically participles used as prepositions. A participle is a verb ending with 'ed' or 'ing'. Thus, participles are words, such as

concerning, observing, regarding, etc. The ones that are used as prepositions are called participial prepositions.

Assuming: He had made preparations assuming she liked Thai food. Barring: Everybody was invited barring underage children. Concerning: He is always curious about anything concerning her. Considering: Considering the circumstance, he did not punish the kids. During: She works during the day and studies at night. Excluding: Excluding her from the plan would just hurt her even more. Failing: Failing to get her, he settled for his unrequited love. Following: Everywhere he went, the dog kept following him. Including: The entire class was in a party mood including the teacher. Regarding: The police were asking questions regarding Joseph's behavior. Respected: John F. Kennedy was respected by all. Provided: After a lot of questioning, he provided her with all the information. Read more at Buzzle: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/examples-ofprepositions.html