Can there be multiple prepositions in a sentence?

You certainly can use two (or more) prepositional phrases in a sentence. Example – I had walked out the door, down the street and over the bridge before I arrived at the store. (There are 4 prepositional phrases in that sentence: out . . ., down . . ., over, and at . . ..)

What is an excessive prepositional phrase?

Some writers have a tendency to overuse prepositional phrases, repeatedly stringing together four, five, or even more in a row. They are often motivated by the desire to convey a lot of information quickly, but the result can be a meandering sentence structure that is difficult to follow.

How do you edit a preposition?

Here are five strategies for minimizing the number of prepositions you use:

1. Eliminate Prepositions by Using Active Voice.
2. Substitute an Adverb for a Prepositional Phrase.
3. Use a Genitive in Place of a Prepositional Phrase.
4. Omit Prepositions by Eliminating Nominalizations.
5. Delete Prepositional Phrases.

How do you use less prepositions?

5 Ways to Reduce Use of Prepositions

1. Eliminate Prepositions by Using Active Voice.
2. Substitute an Adverb for a Prepositional Phrase.
3. Use a Genitive in Place of a Prepositional Phrase.
4. Omit Prepositions by Eliminating Nominalizations.
5. Delete Prepositional Phrases.
6. Keep learning!

Can a preposition be 2 words?

Many prepositions we use are single words like in, on and at. There are also prepositions which are made up of two or three words. These complex prepositions act in the same way as single-word prepositions.

What is the example of multi-word verb?

Two-part verbs

What are the rules for using prepositions in English grammar?

The first rule is that certain propositions must be used to make the relationships between words in a sentence clear. Most prepositions are interchangeable but only to a certain extent. The second rule for using prepositions is that these words must be followed by nouns. There are more than 100 prepositions in…

Can you end a sentence with a preposition?

Grammar. Prepositions indicate relationships between other words in a sentence. Many prepositions tell you where something is or when something happened. Most prepositions have several definitions, so the meaning changes quite a bit in different contexts. Ending a sentence with a preposition is not a grammatical error.

What to do if you don’t know which preposition to use?

On the bright side, if you’re not sure which preposition to use, sometimes you can just get rid of it altogether. In fact, you should always get rid of unnecessary prepositional phrases. Too many prepositions can be a sign of flabby writing. Look at how many prepositions appear in the sentence below:

What prepositions indicate position in a sentence?

To confuse matters a bit, the most common prepositions to indicate time – on, at, in – are also the most common prepositions to indicate position. However, the rules are a little clearer as place prepositions are a more rigid concept than time prepositions.