Preposition

Can a noun have more than one preposition? [duplicate]

Can a noun have more than one preposition? [duplicate]
  1. Can a sentence have multiple prepositions?
  2. Can you use the same preposition twice in a sentence?
  3. Does a noun always follow a preposition?

Can a sentence have multiple prepositions?

Another general rule of thumb that is sometimes cited is a maximum of four prepositions per sentence. However, the number of prepositions that is appropriate may be context dependent, so it is preferable to focus on the clarity and flow of a specific sentence.

Can you use the same preposition twice in a sentence?

It's perfectly grammatical to use two identical prepositions in a row. This will often happen when one of the prepositions has been stranded. This might be because the complement of the first preposition has become the subject of a passive clause: Four people had been booked in in August.

Does a noun always follow a preposition?

Use an Object After a Preposition

A noun or pronoun (known as the object of the preposition) should always follow a preposition. Gerunds, which look like verbs but function as nouns, can also be objects of a preposition.

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