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Some words may function as either prepositions or adverbs in a sentence. Here are some examples: in, out, before, behind.<\/p>\nSome words may function as either prepositions or adverbs in a sentence. Here are some examples: in, out, before, behind.<\/p>\n
When they stand by themselves, these words modify other words. When used with an object, they form prepositional phrases.<\/p>\n
Here are some examples.<\/p>\n
In:<\/p>\n
He just stepped in. Modifies the verb “stepped,” therefore an adverb.<\/p>\n
There is no one in the house. Used as a preposition to form the prepositional phrase “in the house.”<\/p>\n
Out.<\/p>\n
She just went out. Modifies the verb “went,” therefore an adverb.<\/p>\n
She threw the clothes out of the window. Used as a preposition to form the prepositional phrase “out of the window.”<\/p>\n
Before<\/p>\n
He came before. Used an adverb to modify the verb “came.”<\/p>\n
She stood before the table. Used as a preposition to form the prepositional phrase “before the table.”<\/p>\n
Behind.<\/p>\n
I lingered behind. Used as adverb to modify the verb “lingered.”<\/p>\n
He hid the shoes behind the door. Used as preposition to form the prepositional phrase “behind the door.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"