Functions of prepositions in the english language

Context of Learning: These sorts of errors are attributed to poor presentation of prepositions in texts, which in most cases do not mention prepositions at all. Brown states that “some textbook writers focus on some aspects of the language and neglect others according to their belief or experiences”²² (Brown). Simple prepositions are more easily mastered by students compared to the complex prepositions so they receive little attention in grammar textbooks and other school text books. The exercises or examples for this particular category of prepositions are rare and that’s why teachers do not focus on these prepositions and do not use them extensively with their students.