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It usually connects one noun (the object) to another, or to a verb.
The second noun (the object) may also be a pronoun, gerund, or noun clause. It modifies or specifies, functioning as an adjective or adverbial phrase. Prepositional phrases normally answer the questions where, when, how, or which one.
Examples:
-modifies noun- "The man in the suit" (which man?)
-modifies verb- "The man went to town" (where did the man go?)
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What type of word is 'for'?
It is almost always used as a preposition.
Is inside a preposition or an adjective?
It can be used as a noun, adjective, adverb, or preposition. As an adjective or adverb, it indicates a nonspecific location. As a preposition, it means "within".
Is besides an adjective?
No, it is a preposition, or an adverb sometimes used conjuctively.
Is along an adjective?
Along can be used as a preposition and an adverb but not as an adjective.
Is OFF a pronoun?
No, it can be used as an adjective, an adverb, and a preposition. But definitely not a pronoun.
Is whom a preposition?
No. Whom is the objective form of the pronoun "who." It is not used as a preposition.
Which palindrome is a preposition?
Ere is a preposition that is a palindrome.
Is then a preposition?
No, then is not a preposition. It is a conjuction.Than is a preposition.
Is almost a preposition?
No. Almost is an adverb. It is not used as a preposition.
Is at a preposition?
At is a preposition. Anything that can be ___ the box is a preposition. For Example: At the box.
Can the word because be used as a preposition?
Yes. Because can be used as a preposition.
What preposition is used in the sentence She flew into a rage when I called her a fool?
The preposition is into.The prepositional phrase is into a rage.
Is the word when a preposition?
No, the word "when" is not a preposition. It is an adverb or a conjunction used to indicate time or a condition.
What type of word is 'for'?
It is almost always used as a preposition.
Is like a preposition in a simile?
Yes. It is a preposition used in a comparison
Is intense a preposition?
No. Intense is an adjective. It cannot be used as a preposition.
Is suffer a preposition?
No. Suffer is a verb. It cannot be used as a preposition.
