Question

Identify the functions of the prepositions in each of these sentences.

1. George Washington served as the Commander-in-Chief during the
American Revolutionary War.
2. The assassin shot the leader with a gun.
3. Pratap bequeathed his property to charity.
4. Manoj was awarded a certificate for his good conduct.
5. The roof is covered with fire-proof sheets.

Answer 1

1. During shows the time here of the American Revolutionary War when George Washington was the Commander-in-Chief. Hence it serves the function of time. (Time)
2. With shows the function of the gun with ‘shooting’ here. (Means)
3. To shows the function of‘bequeathing’ the property to the receiver. Here it is ‘charity’. (Agent)
4. For shows the relationship of‘good conduct’ with the ‘awarding of the certificate’ here. (Reason)
5. With here shows the relationship of fire-proof sheets with the roof covering. (Means)