Understanding Different Types of Prepositions

 

Prepositions are small but powerful words that help us understand the relationship between other words in a sentence. They show connections related to time, place, direction, and more. Let’s break them down:

1. Simple Prepositions

These are single words that directly show relationships.
Examples: in, on, at, by, for, from, with, over, under, to, of, about

2. Compound Prepositions

Formed by adding a prefix (like a- or be-) to a word, often written as one.
Examples: across, along, among, around, before, behind, beneath, beside, between, beyond, inside, outside, within

3. Phrasal/Complex Prepositions

Two or more words working together as one preposition.
Examples: according to, because of, in front of, due to, instead of, in addition to, on behalf of

4. Prepositions of Time

Show when something happens.
Examples: at (specific time), on (days), in (months/years), before, after, during, since, until

5. Prepositions of Place

Show where something is.
Examples: at (specific point), on (surface), in (space), above, below, beside, between, near, under

6. Prepositions of Direction

Show movement towards a location.
Examples: to, into, onto, towards, through, across, along, around, from

Learning Prepostion through Story:

Let's check the Understanding:

1. he is ___ the library.

2. The keys are ___ the table.

3. I will wait ___ the bus stop.

4. The dog ran ___ the road.

5. He stood ___ his best friend.

6. There’s a park ___ my house.

7. ___ the teacher, the exam will be easy.

8. The meeting was cancelled ___ heavy rain.

9. She sat ___ the stage.

10. We will meet ___ 5 p.m.

11. The concert is ___ Monday.

12. She was born ___ December.

13. The clock is ___ the door.

14. My shoes are ___ the bed.

15. The bank is ___ the school and the post office.

16. We are going ___ the park.

17. The cat jumped ___ the roof.

18. The train moved ___ the tunnel.

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