1. Preposition or Adverb?

2. What is a Preposition?
A preposition links nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a sentence.
A preposition never appears alone.
It is always followed by an object which will be a noun or pronoun.
Example:
The book is on the table.

3. Prepositions are the words that indicate location.
The puppy is on the floor.
The puppy is in the trashcan.
The puppy is beside the phone.

4. What is an Adverb?
Adverbs modify adjectives, verbs, and other adverbs.
Adverbs usually answer questions such as Where? When? How? Why? and To what extent?
Example: She hid the key nearby.
Answers “where?”

5. How can we tell the difference?
If the word has a noun or pronoun following it, it is probably a preposition.
If it does not have a noun or pronoun following it, it is probably an adverb.
Examples:
Everything fell out of my pocket. (preposition)
Do you want to go out? (adverb)

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