Preposition

Prepositions
Definition: "A preposition is a word which shows the relation between the noun or pronoun and other words in the sentence."

 There are three kinds of prepositions which are commonly used:

Simple Prepositions:
Prepositions like for, by, at, on, of, off, with, above, across

Compound and Phrase Prepositions:
They are a group of words used like a single preposition. Examples - in regard to, according to, in favor of, because of, in order to

Participial Prepositions:
They are used without any noun or pronoun attached to them. Examples - considering, regarding, barring, concerning