Prepositions and Conjunctions in English Grammar

Prepositions link nouns to other words, showing relationships like time and place. Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses to build complex ideas.

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"Prepositions" in the English Grammar

Prepositions

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Prepositions can refer to many things. Since there are a lot of prepositions in the English language and they are used a lot, we have to learn them completely.
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Different Types of Prepositions in English

Types of Prepositions

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Prepositions can indicate different relationships between the elements of the sentence. This lesson will clarify some of their most common functions.
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Prepositions of Time in English Grammar

Prepositions of Time

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Prepositions allow us to talk about the relationship between two words in a sentence. Here, we will discuss the different prepositions of time in English.
"Prepositions of Place" in English Grammar

Prepositions of Place

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Prepositions allow us to talk about the relationship between two words in a sentence. Here, we will discuss the different prepositions of place in English.

Prepositions of Direction and Movement

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As their names suggest, prepositions of direction and movement show a movement from one place to another or show a particular direction.

Prepositions of Manner

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Prepositions of manner which are also called 'Prepositions of Method' express how a certain thing happens or is done. In this part, we will discuss them.

Compound Prepositions

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Compound Prepositions or complex prepositions consist of two or more words that function as a single preposition. You'll learn about them here!

Complex Prepositions

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Complex prepositions are created by combining two or more simple prepositions like out of and as for. In this lesson, we will discover more about them.
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Participle Prepositions

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Some participles (i.e. verbs ending with '-ing', '-en' or '-ed') can sometimes act as a preposition. In this lesson, we will learn about the most common ones.

Postpositions

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Post means after therefore a preposition that comes after its complement or object is called a postposition.
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Particles

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Particles are words that have a grammatical function but do not fit into the main parts of speech. In order to learn about them, start studying them right here!
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Conjunctions

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To connect two sentences to each other, we need some words to link them without breaking the structure of the sentences. Let us learn these linking words.
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Subordinating Conjunctions

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Subordinating conjunctions joins subordinate or dependent clauses to the main or independent clauses. To know all about these tricky grammatical words, click!

Coordinating Conjunctions

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. Examples include "and," "but," "or," "nor," "for," "so," and "yet."

Correlative Conjunctions

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Correlative conjunctions are pairs of words that join or correlate phrases or words with equal importance in a sentence.

Conjunctions of Time

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Conjunctions of time connect two clauses while stating the time. In this lesson, we will learn all about them.
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Conjunctions of Concession

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Conjunctions are categorized into different groups. In this lesson, we will learn about conjunctions of concession.
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Conjunctions of Place

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The conjunction of place is a kind of subordinating conjunction talking about the whereabouts of something. In this lesson, we will learn all about them.
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Conjunctions of Condition

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As their name requires, conjunctions of condition are used to express events that need a special condition to happen.
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Conjunctions of Cause and Effect

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Conjunctions of cause and effect are used to express the reason or the result of an action. In this lesson, we will learn all about them.
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Complementizers

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Complementizers make a clause into the subject or object of a sentence. In this lesson, we will learn all about them.
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Prepositions and Conjunctions with LanGeek

Prepositions and conjunctions are integral components of the English language. They form the backbone of countless sentences, connecting ideas and specifying relationships between words. Whether you are describing locations, time, or reasons, or linking phrases to create complex thoughts, mastering prepositions and conjunctions is essential for fluent communication.

What Are Prepositions and Conjunctions?

Prepositions and conjunctions serve distinct yet complementary roles in English grammar:

Prepositions

These words establish relationships between a noun (or pronoun) and other parts of the sentence. Common examples include in, on, at, under, and between. They typically answer questions like "Where?" or "When?" For instance, in the sentence "The book is on the table," the preposition on specifies location.

Conjunctions

These are linking words that join words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include:

Coordinating Conjunctions: and, but, or

Subordinating Conjunctions: because, although, since

Together, prepositions and conjunctions help create coherent and precise sentences, making communication more effective and nuanced.

Comprehensive Categories for Every Learner

LanGeek's lessons are meticulously categorized into 21 topics across three proficiency levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. This structure ensures a smooth learning curve for every student:

Beginner + Intermediate + Advanced

The following lessons are presented at all proficiency levels:

Prepositions of Time

Prepositions of Place

Prepositions of Direction and Movement

Prepositions of Manner

Coordinating Conjunctions

Intermediate + Advanced

The following lessons are presented at intermediate and advanced levels:

Compound Prepositions

Participle Prepositions

Subordinating Conjunctions

Correlative Conjunctions

Advanced

The following lessons are only presented at the advanced level:

Prepositions

Types of Prepositions

Complex Prepositions

Postpositions

Particles

Conjunctions

Conjunctions of Time

Conjunctions of Concession

Conjunctions of Place

Conjunctions of Condition

Conjunctions of Cause and Effect

Complementizers

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