Prepositions - Graduate Writing Center
Prepositions
Think outside the box!
A preposition tells a reader when, how, or where something occured. The puppy dug in the trash can. On Tuesday, the puppy dug around the trash can.
Identifying prepositions (and eliminating the unnecessary ones) is a key to concise writing.
Prepositions Links
- GWC video (8:25): "Achieving Concision with Prepositions"
- Video: "Meet the Preposition," Khan Academy
- Exercises: "Meet the Preposition," Khan Academy
All-Topics Index
The following index makes searching for a specific topic easier and links to the most relevant page for each item. We think we have all of them, but please email us at writingcenter@nps.edu if we're missing something!
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