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'.

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 ...

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 ...