What is the function of the underlined preposition?
Draw a circle on the paper given to you by your teacher.
Time
Agent
Place
Direction
The preposition ‘on’ tells the readers where the circle has to be drawn. Hence, it is preposition for place.
What does the underlined preposition indicate?
The witch drew a circle around the house.
What is the function of the underlined preposition? We opened the lock with the key we found on the floor.
Can you call me at 3?
I have bought a basket full of exotic fruits for Swami.
The barricade was placed over the road.