Preposition & Interjection &

Conjunction
PREPARED BY ZALGAY ‘SAMADI’
 Preposition

It is derived from a Latin word “preaposition” which means placing before.

It is a word or group of words which is placed before a noun or pronoun to
show its relationship to some other words in a sentence.
 The criminals are at the scene of the crime.
 Our house is in front of Rana University.
 The laptop is in the drawer.
 He is going to talk on behalf of the class.
 I disagree with you.
 Examples

 The students were busy with their assignments yesterday.

 They were angry at you this morning.
I was nervous about the interview last week.
 She lied to you last night.
 Asad is sitting between Ahmad and Akram.
 He wants to talk on behalf of the class.
 Types of Preposition
1) Simple Preposition
2) Double Preposition
3) Phrase Preposition
1) Simple Preposition
A preposition which is one word that can be either mono or di
syllable is called simple preposition.
 On at of
under from

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2) Double Preposition: It also called a two-word preposition. A
preposition that is used in pair is called double preposition.
 because of due to
next to
 across from instead of such as
3) Phrase Preposition: A group of words that is used as
preposition is called phrase preposition.
 In the presence of at the end of
on the verge of
 Exercise: Fill in the blanks with the correct
propositions given in the brackets.
1. I want to lose 5 kilogram (on, at, in) one month.
2. Could you get me this pants (on, at, in) a larger
size?
3. She seems to be interested (on, at, in)
Psychology.
4. I will come to pick you up (on, at, in) 2 pm
tomorrow.
5. This class will be held (on, at, in) Mondays.
 Exercise: Fill in the blanks with the correct propositions given
in the brackets.
1. I slept (of, to, for) only two hours last night.
2. It was my first trip (of, to, for) Hawaii.
3. Turn off the TV and go straight (of, to, for) bed.
4. Ashraf Ghani is the president _________ (to, for, of)
Afghanistan
5. I was late (of, to, for) school.
6. Shapoor is one (of, to, for) my best friends.
7. Anisa Jan took the bus (of, to, for) Logar.
8. (of, to, for) two hour, I was reading this novel.
9. This letter was sent (of, to, for) inform the staff performance.
10.This book was written (of, to, for) people who want to learn
how to play a guitar
 Interjection

It is a word that is used to show some sudden feelings or emotions.

 Hurrah! I won the match. Ouch! I hurt myself.
Types of Interjection
1. Interjection for Greeting: it is used for the purpose of greeting
towards someone. For instance, Hey, Hi, Hello
2. Interjection for Joy: it shows happiness or pleasure of someone.
For instance, Hurrah , Hurray, Wow, Yippee
3. Interjections for Approval and Praise: it is used for approval
or agreement. For instance, Bravo, Brilliant, Well done
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4. Interjections for Surprise: It shows surprise.
Ha, Hey, What, Oh, Ah, Eh, Gosh, Wow, Whoa
5. Interjections for Grief: It shows grief or sorrow.
Alas , Ah, Oh, Ouch
6. Interjection for Farewell: It shows the farewell.
Bye, good-bye, farewell
7. Interjection for Doubt: It shows doubt or hesitation.
Hmm, Uh, Um
 Conjunction

 A conjunction is like a glue. It helps things to stick together.

 Itis derived from a Latin word “Conjunct” which means to
combine.
 A conjunction joins two words, phrases, sentences, and
clauses.
 Ahmad and Ali are best friends.
 Not only the teachers but also the students must attend the
seminar.
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