A preposition is a word that tells you where or when something is in relation to something else. Examples of prepositions include words like 'after', 'before', 'on', 'under', 'inside' and 'outside'.

With place names the prepositions ‘in’ and ‘to’ present a particular challenge for learners. We must distinguish between those place names which are preceded by the definite article (an ...

learners. We must distinguish between those place names which are preceded by the definite article (an) and those which are not. We must also distinguish between the names of towns and townlands ...

In this lesson, we look at how to use the tricky prepositions for, since and ago. For is used for a period of time that something goes on. I’ve been working for hours. I’ll do the job for a year.