Classes of Prepositions

Simple prepositions:

Simple prepositions are those ones who consist of one word and, they are very simple to understand. These prepositions are the most basic prepositions and are used frequently. Here is a list of some simple prepositions with examples.

About	I will tell him a story about a monster.
Above	The plane flies above the clouds.
Along	All along the way, she did not speak a word.
Before	She had decided to quit before Christmas, but changed her plan.
Beside	When we were in school, I used to sit beside her in class.
Besides	Besides Math, I am very fond of history
Near	They have bought a new home near the school.
On	There is an apple on the table
Past	She walked past me, but refused to acknowledge my presence.
Over	Put the scarf over your head
Versus	The last game was Brazil versus France
Till	She spent her birthday with him till the end

Double Prepositions:

Double prepositions are words made of two prepositions, but they are joined to make a whole new one. Here is a list of some double prepositions.

Onto	He always climbs onto the table.
Outside	Outside the house lies a beautiful garden.
Up to	It is up to us to find a way out
Upon	Once upon a time, there lived a king called David.
Throughout	Throughout winter, my cousin has been sick.
Amid	The kids were lost amid the jungle.
Without	I never leave my house without an umbrella due to the uncertain weather.
Within	The document is within that carpet.

Compound Prepositions:

Compound prepositions are prepositions together to do the work of one. However, unlike double prepositions, compound prepositions are not joined and turned into one word. They remain two different words. Also, their use is mainly for idiomatic forms. 

According to	According to the rule book, peeping is allowed in this game.
Due to	I seldom step out due to the uncertain weather.
Near to	There are beautiful weekend getaways near to New York.
Next to	Mary was sitting next to Joey.
Instead of	Instead of standing by my side, he ran away.
Inside of	The inside of the auditorium is beautiful.

Phrasal Prepositions:

Phrasal prepositions are a group of verbs, adverbs, and other words that works as a preposition. Here is a list of some phrasal prepositions with examples.

As far as	He walked as far as he could.
As long as	I love her as long as she loves me.
As soon as	Please, call me as soon as possible!
As well as	My last job was dangerous as well as exhausting.
In spite of	Paul and Juan stood there in spite of the bitter cold.
In reference to	This is in reference to the article you wrote about violence.
On top of	She believed in staying on top of things.
In regard to	In regard to everything that has happened, I want my questions answered.