Preposition

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 What is Preposition?

Prepositions are words which link nouns, pronouns and phrases to

other words in a sentence. Prepositions usually describe the position
of something, the time when something happens and the way in which
something is done, although the prepositions "of," "to," and "for" have
some separate functions.

 A preposition is a part of speech that shows the

relationship between two things.
 Why Preposition is Important?
Prepositions are limited in number, they are important 
because they act as vital markers to the structure
of a sentence; they mark special relationships between
persons, objects, and locations.

 Prepositions function as connectors, relating one word to another within

a sentence.
 They allow a speaker or writer to express the link between separate
items.
 Prepositions can convey information about location, time, or direction or
provide details.
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 Preposition of Location

 Are used to indicate the locations or position of objects.

 Example: ON, IN, UNDER, IN FRONT OF,

AMONG, BETWEEN
 ON

UNDER
AGAINST

INSIDE
Against – means next to and touching on upright
surface for support.

Examples:

 The boy is leaning against the wall.

 I’m leaning against the white board.

 Don’t lean against the wall. It’s just been painted.

 AMONG

BETWEEN
 BETWEEN
Often used for two items.
Example. They’re building a new road
between Manchester and Sheffield.
Sometimes “between” is used
with more than two things
Example. Our house is between the
wood, the river and the village.
When naming distinct,
individual items (can be 2, 3,
or more)
Example. I’m trying to decide
between the athletic shoes,
boots, and high heels.
Use to connect times or
numbers.
Example. A child develops
rapidly between the ages of 13
and 16.
 AMONG

Often used for Describing something that is in

three items or more. the middle of many things (no
defined path)
Example. That old template
is hidden among trees.

When the items are part of a Example. She lives in

group, or are not specifically that house among the
named. trees.
(MUST be 3 or more)

Example. The secret was

spread among the crowd.
 BESIDE

BEHIND
 Preposition of Direction
 Are used to show direction of movement to and
from a fixed point.

Example. TO, FROM, INTO, ALONG, OVER,

THROUGH, ACROSS, and AROUND.
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 INTO – used to show motion or movement.

Example.
The cat jumped into the box.

The ball fell into the water

 ACROSS – means on the opposite side

Example.
The boy swam across the pond.

Siti is walking across the road.

 Preposition of Time
 Are used to show when things happen.

Example. BY, FOR, BEFORE

AFTER, SINCE, AT, and DURING
1. He will open the concert ___ 6:00 PM.
Answer. He will open the concert at 6:00 PM.

2. I will have a break ___ Independence Day.

Answer: I will have a break on Independence Day.

3. I will meet you ___ the 3rd week of January.

Answer: I will meet you in the 3rd week of January.

4.  I will have a tour ___ 2019.

Answer:  I will have a tour in 2019.
1. The
dog was running _____ the field.
Answer: The dog was running towards the field.

2. The students are _____ to the ground.

Answer: The students are heading to the ground.

3. The woman was walking ____ the woods.

Answer: The woman was walking into the woods.

4. The participants were walking ______ the forest.

Answer: The participants were walking through the forest.
1. I
live ____ the United States of America.
Answer: I live in the United States of America.

2. She wrote a message for me ____ the blackboard.

Answer: She wrote a message for me on the blackboard.

3. He will tell her to meet ____ the bus stop.

Answer: He will tell her to meet at the bus stop.

4. I hang out ____ a library.

Answer: I hang out in a library.