What is the difference between Proposition vs Preposition?

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Proposition

noun

Definition

A statement or assertion; a proposal or suggestion.

Examples

He made a business [proposition].

The [proposition] was voted down.

That's an interesting [proposition].

Preposition

noun

Definition

A word governing a noun or pronoun (like 'in', 'on', 'at').

Examples

'Under' is a [preposition] in this sentence.

The [preposition] comes before the noun.

English has many [prepositions].

Tags

similar-spelling sound-similar

Practice Quiz

Question 1: He made a business ___.

proposition preposition

Question 2: 'Under' is a ___ in this sentence.

proposition preposition

Question 3: Which sentence uses 'preposition' correctly?

The preposition was voted down. That's an interesting preposition. The preposition comes before the noun. He made a good preposition.

Question 4: Which of these best defines 'proposition'?

A grammar word like 'in' or 'on' A statement or proposal A word before a noun A connecting word

Question 5: English has many ___s like 'at', 'in', and 'on'.

proposition preposition

Question 6: That's an interesting ___.

proposition preposition

Question 7: Which sentence is correct?

The proposition 'over' shows location. He made a business preposition. That preposition sounds reasonable. The preposition governs the noun.

Question 8: The ___ was rejected by the board.

proposition preposition

Question 9: Don't end a sentence with a ___.

proposition preposition

Question 10: Which of these best defines 'preposition'?

A business proposal A word governing a noun or pronoun A statement to consider An assertion

Quiz Answers

Q1: proposition

Q2: preposition

Q3: The preposition comes before the noun.

Q4: A statement or proposal

Q5: preposition

Q6: proposition

Q7: The preposition governs the noun.

Q8: proposition

Q9: preposition

Q10: A word governing a noun or pronoun

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