What are 5 examples with on Preposition?

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    Ranjeeta Srivastava

    3 months ago

    Have a look at the 5 examples of on Preposition below:

    • Put this painting on the wall.
    • The CAT is lying on the floor.
    • I will go on the 10:00 train.
    • He goes to the school on foot.
    • I insisted on going today.

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition (e.g. as in, on, under, with, etc.) and ends with its object. The object is often accompanied by modifiers that describe it.

Example: She stood under the shade.

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One of the most important rules, or the golden rule, for the use of prepositions in a sentence is that it is followed by a noun and not by a verb. English Verbs never follow prepositions.

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There are several prepositions in English. However, have a look at the commonly used top 10 prepositions in English: 

  1. In
  2. On
  3. At
  4. For
  5. With
  6. By
  7. To
  8. From
  9. Into
  10. About
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The types of Prepositions in English Grammar are divided based on their functions and structure. Have a look:

Types of Prepositions based on their Functions

Types of Prepositions based on their Structure

·       Preposition of Place

·       Preposition of Time

·       Preposition of Direction

·       Preposition of Manner

·       Preposition of Cause, Reason & Purpose

·       Preposition of Agency & Instrumentality

·       Preposition of Possession

·       Preposition of Measure, Standard, Rate & Value

·       Preposition of Contrast & Concession

·       Simple Preposition

·       Compound Preposition

·       Phrase Preposition

·       Participle Preposition

·       Double Preposition

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