Prepositions & Articles
Prepositions show the relationship between a noun and other words in a sentence.
Core Concept
A preposition is a word or group of words used before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show direction, time, place, location, spatial relationships, or to introduce an object.
Common Rules
Here is a quick rule of thumb for articles:
Pro Tip
If the word starts with a vowel sound, use 'An'. Otherwise, use 'A'.
Examples
- A university (Starts with 'yu' sound, which is a consonant sound)
- An hour (Starts with 'o' sound, which is a vowel sound)