Is shopping a preposition

Anonymous

∙ 11y ago

No. Shopping is a verb form, or a noun (gerund). It can form a participial phrase, but it cannot be a preposition.

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∙ 11y ago

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What word links the noun or pronoun following it -its object- to another word in a sentence?

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'.

What links a noun to another word?

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')

Show a sentence for the word at?

At least a third of all sentences must contain the ubiquitous preposition "at", including this one.

Is shopping is a noun?

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')

Can you use the preposition at after a verb?

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.

Is "it" a preposition?

No, then is not a preposition. It is a conjuction.Than is a preposition.

Is flew a preposition?

flew is not a preposition. sorry but through is a preposition

Is then a preposition?

No, then is not a preposition. It is a conjuction.Than is a preposition.

Can seem a preposition?

its a preposition

Is at a preposition?

At is a preposition. Anything that can be ___ the box is a preposition. For Example: At the box.

Is if a preposition?

If is not a preposition. It is a conjunction.

Can you have a preposition without a prepositional phrase?

If a preposition does not have an object, it is not a preposition. It is an adjective, adverb, or possibly a conjunction.

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