1. Preposition or Adverb?
Adv.
Prep.
I’m going out.
I’m going out of my
mind.

2. Preposition
A preposition takes an object. If there is a noun
following the term, it usually indicates the term
is a preposition, not an adverb
Boss ran down the stairs.
Nutty looked out the window.
They talked in circles and couldn’t
reach a decision.

3. Adverb
An adverb doesn’t take an object
Pam sat down.
We’re going out at 7:00 tonight.
When you arrive at the hotel, make sure you check in.

4. Prepositions
Direction
Jane is moving to the Isle of Skye.

5. Prepositions
position
Write the address on this envelope.

6. Prepositions and adverbs
Many prepositions can also be adverbs and
are used without an object.
He went in.
He went in the house.
adverb
Prep.

7. Adverbs
Adverbs of places, manner, time,
frequency and duration
There is a good hotel nearby.
place
She writes entertainingly. manner
My parents write to me regularly. frequency

8. Prepositions and adverbs
About
Near
Above
In
Below
Outside
Up
Down
Off