LoginParticiple Prepositions
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.
What Are Participle Prepositions?
Participle prepositions are a type of preposition formed by using the participle form of a verb to function as a preposition. They are used to describe a specific action or state of something in a sentence.
Common Participle Prepositions
Some of the common participle prepositions in English are:
- excluding
- including
- following
- considering
- regarding
- notwithstanding
- given
Including and Excluding
'Including' and 'excluding' are participle prepositions that are used to indicate the presence or absence of something in a larger group or category. 'Including' means that something or someone is part of a larger group or category. 'Excluding', on the other hand, means that something or someone is not part of a larger group or category. Take a look at the examples:
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using a participle as a preposition
Following
'Following' is used to indicate a sequence or order of events or actions. It can also indicate that something is happening or will happen as a result of something else. For example:
Considering
'Considering' is used to indicate that something is being taken into account or thought about in relation to something else. Pay attention to the following example:
Regarding
'Regarding' is used to indicate that something is related to or concerning another thing or topic. It can also be used to introduce a topic or subject, especially in a formal context. For example:
I'm considering your request,
Given
'Given' is used to indicate that a particular circumstance or condition is assumed or taken into account. For example:
Review
Participle prepositions (also called participial prepositions) are participles that are used as prepositions. Remember participles are words that are used to make compound verbs, nouns, adjectives, and in some cases used as a preposition. They are formed by -ing, -ed, -en, etc.
Here are some participle prepositions:
| 1. excluding | 5. regarding |
| 2. including | 6. notwithstanding |
| 3. following | 7. given |
| 4. considering |
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