What are 10 examples of prepositions used in a sentence?

Answer 1

There are more than 150 prepositions in the English language. These are 10 of the most common prepositions used today, and examples of them in sentences:

1. Of

• Ex. I would like a piece of apple pie.

2. In

• Ex. The cat is in the house.

3. To

• I gave a gift to my mother.

4. For

• I bought my dad a book for his birthday.

5. With

• I am going to the concert with my boyfriend.

6. On

• My favorite show is on channel 41.

7. At

• You can buy the best dessert at Sheridan's.

8. From

• These balloons are from my boyfriend, Eric.

9. By

• I drove by the store, but I didn't stop.

10. About

• I have to write an essay about World War 2.

Answer 2

1. The book is on the table.
2. She walked through the door.
3. The cat is under the bed.
4. He ran towards the park.
5. The keys are beside the lamp.
6. The bird flew over the house.
7. She sat in front of the mirror.
8. The ball rolled behind the couch.
9. The painting hangs above the fireplace.
10. They gathered around the campfire.