No. Shopping is a verb form, or a noun (gerund). It can form a participial phrase, but it cannot be a preposition.
A preposition links the noun or pronoun following it to another word in a sentence.Some examples are:The cookies are for the class.The preposition 'for' links the noun 'class' to the noun 'cookies'.I went shopping with Mazie.The preposition 'with' links the noun 'Mazie' to the verb 'went shopping'.I sent an email to them about the mistake.The preposition 'to' links the pronoun 'them' to the verb 'sent'.The preposition 'about' links the noun 'mistake' to the noun 'email'.
A preposition shows the relationship between a noun or a pronoun and another word in a sentence.Examples:Yes, I can come with you. (the preposition 'with' shows a relationship between the pronoun 'you' and the verb 'can come')I brought the eggs for the cake. (the preposition 'for' shows a relationship between the noun 'cake' and the noun 'eggs')A man in a raincoat came in. (the preposition 'in' show the relationship between the noun 'raincoat' to the noun 'man')
At least a third of all sentences must contain the ubiquitous preposition "at", including this one.
Yes, the word 'shopping' is a noun called a gerund, the present participle of the verb 'to shop' that functions as a noun in a sentence.The present participle of the verb also functions as an adjective.Examples:Shopping is my sister's favorite sport. (noun, subject of the sentence)She always has shopping on her mind. (noun, direct object of the verb 'has')I need to borrow your car for shopping. (noun, object of the preposition 'for')I was shopping for a new coat. (verb)We took a shopping trip to the city. (adjective, describes the noun 'trip')
Yes, a verb with no direct object is called an intransitive verb. An intransitive verb can be followed by a prepositional phrase.Examples:They are expected at ten.We were shopping at the mall today.I work at Grammar & Company.
No, then is not a preposition. It is a conjuction.Than is a preposition.
flew is not a preposition. sorry but through is a preposition
No, then is not a preposition. It is a conjuction.Than is a preposition.
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At is a preposition. Anything that can be ___ the box is a preposition. For Example: At the box.
If is not a preposition. It is a conjunction.
If a preposition does not have an object, it is not a preposition. It is an adjective, adverb, or possibly a conjunction.