Prepositions and Conjunctions

Key Concepts

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

Explanation of Each Concept

Prepositions

Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and another word in the sentence. They typically indicate direction, location, time, or a relationship between other entities. Common prepositions include "in," "on," "at," "by," "with," and "for."

Example: The cat is on the mat.

Conjunctions

Conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses. They help to combine ideas and make the sentence flow smoothly. There are three main types of conjunctions: coordinating conjunctions, correlative conjunctions, and subordinating conjunctions. Common coordinating conjunctions include "and," "but," "or," "nor," "for," "so," and "yet."

Example: She likes apples and oranges.

Examples and Analogies

Prepositions Example

Consider the sentence: "The book is under the table." Here, "under" is a preposition that shows the relationship between "book" and "table."

Conjunctions Example

In the sentence: "He wanted to go to the park, but it started raining." The conjunction "but" connects two clauses and shows contrast.

Analogy: Prepositions as Directions

Think of prepositions as directions on a map. Just as a map tells you where to go, prepositions tell you where something is in relation to something else.

Analogy: Conjunctions as Bridges

Think of conjunctions as bridges that connect two pieces of land. Just as a bridge connects two separate areas, conjunctions connect two separate ideas or clauses in a sentence.