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Prepositions - Prepositions of Inclusion and Categorization

These prepositions indicate inclusion, exemplification, or part to whole relations between the elements of a sentence.

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Categorized English Prepositions
among
among
[preposition]

used to indicate inclusion within a group, set, or category

Ex: The athlete is among the top contenders for the championship. 
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counting
counting
[preposition]

including or taking a particular thing or person into account

Ex: He has four children, counting the twins. 
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in
in
[preposition]

used to indicate that something or someone is part of a particular group, place, or thing

Ex: She is the only woman in the board of directors. 
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including
including
[preposition]

used to point out that something or someone is part of a set or group

Ex: He has visited many countries, including France, Italy, and Spain. 
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on
on
[preposition]

used to indicate that something is included as part of a group, category, or set

Ex: She served on the jury. 
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under
under
[preposition]

placed in or categorized within a particular heading or classification

Ex: The book falls under the category of science fiction. 
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of
of
[preposition]

used to specify a particular member of a broader group

Ex: The country of Brazil is known for its diverse ecosystems. 
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{num} out of {num}

used to indicate the number or proportion of elements that meet a specific condition within a larger set

Ex: I scored 3 out of 5 on the quiz. 
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like
like
[preposition]

used to provide an example

Ex: She studies subjects like math, science, and history. 
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such as
such as
[preposition]

used to introduce examples of something mentioned

Ex: There are various fruits in the tropical region, such as mangoes, pineapples, and papayas. 
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