Types of Prepositions
Preposition of Time - Shows a relationship to time (at, on, in, before, after).
The meeting starts at noon.
We will travel in December.
She was born on a Monday
Preposition of Place/Position - Shows a relationship to a place or position (in, on, under, next to, between).
The keys are on the table.
The cat is hiding under the bed.
The park is next to the library.
Preposition of Direction/Movement - Shows movement from one place to another (to, into, onto, across, toward).
She walked to the store.
The ball rolled into the garage.
He ran across the field.
Preposition of Agent/Instrument - Shows who or what caused something (by, with).
The book was written by a famous author.
She cut the paper with scissors.
The cake was decorated by her sister.
Preposition of Cause/Purpose - Shows the reason for something (because of, due to, for).
The game was canceled because of the rain.
He stayed home due to illness.
She studies hard for her future.