Per
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'Per' manly functions as a preposition in the English language. In this lesson, we will discuss how to learn and use it.
Functions of 'Per'
'Per' as a Preposition
As stated above, 'per' mainly functions as a preposition. Below, we are going to see the kind of preposition it is:
'Per' as a Preposition of Manner
'Per' mainly functions as a preposition of manner. It indicates each person/thing. Below, we have provided some examples for you:
And with these clothes you expect John to be able to run 40 miles
More than ten long text massages sent via SMS
Position in a Sentence
As you many already know, prepositions come before nouns and noun phrases to modify them. So, take a look below:
Try to practice the guitar for at least a quarter
He said you should be able to type at least 10 words
Idioms and Expressions
In English, we have only one idiom with 'per'. Below, we will talk about it:
- As per something: When something goes according to particular rules. Look:
We are gathered here today