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English Grammar - Prepositions
Prepositions are an essential part of English grammar, serving as the connecting words that show the relationship between nouns (or pronouns) and other words in a sentence. They typically indicate direction, location, time, or introduce an object. For learners from India, mastering prepositions can be challenging due to differences between English and Indian languages. This guide aims to provide a thorough understanding of prepositions with ample examples and explanations.
Prepositions can be broadly categorized into several types based on their function:
Let’s explore each type in detail with examples.
Prepositions of time indicate when something happens. Common prepositions of time include “at,” “on,” “in,” “by,” “before,” “after,” “during,” and “since.”
These prepositions indicate the location or direction of an object. Common examples include “at,” “on,” “in,” “by,” “near,” “under,” “above,” “between,” “among,” “across,” “against,” and “towards.”
These prepositions describe movement from one place to another. Examples include “to,” “into,” “out of,” “from,” “up,” “down,” “around,” “through,” “past.”
These prepositions indicate the manner in which something is done. Common examples include “with,” “by,” “like,” and “as.”
These prepositions show the agent or instrument involved in an action. Examples include “by” and “with.”
These prepositions explain the reason or purpose of an action. Examples include “for” and “because of.”
Compound prepositions are formed by combining two or more words. Examples include “according to,” “because of,” “due to,” “in front of,” “instead of,” “next to,” and “on behalf of.”
Prepositions are a fundamental aspect of English grammar, serving as the glue that holds sentences together. By understanding and practicing the different types of prepositions, learners from India can significantly improve their English proficiency. Remember, mastering prepositions takes time and consistent effort, but with regular practice and exposure, you can achieve fluency and confidence in using them correctly.
Here are ten sentences with the prepositions highlighted:
Here are ten complex sentences with multiple prepositions, highlighting the prepositions:
Here’s an easy quiz on prepositions with four answer options for each question:
1. She will meet us ____ the park.
Correct Answer: c) at
2. The cat jumped ____ the table.
Correct Answer: b) over
3. We have been living here ____ five years.
Correct Answer: d) for
4. The meeting is scheduled ____ Monday.
Correct Answer: c) on
5. She walked ____ the street to reach the store.
Correct Answer: a) across
6. The book is ____ the shelf.
Correct Answer: b) on
7. The airplane flew ____ the clouds.
Correct Answer: a) through
8. He will arrive ____ 8 PM.
Correct Answer: d) at
9. She is hiding ____ the bed.
Correct Answer: a) under
10. They moved ____ a new city last year.
Correct Answer: b) to
Feel free to use this quiz for practice!
Here’s a slightly more difficult quiz on prepositions with four answer options for each question:
1. The cat slept ____ the table during the thunderstorm.
Correct Answer: b) under
2. The students are discussing the project ____ the teacher’s guidance.
Correct Answer: a) under
3. She has been working here ____ the company was founded.
Correct Answer: a) since
4. They walked ____ the beach, enjoying the sunset.
Correct Answer: b) along
5. He placed the flowers ____ the table ____ the center of the room.
Correct Answer: c) on, in
6. The report must be submitted ____ the end of the week.
Correct Answer: a) by
7. The keys are somewhere ____ the couch cushions.
Correct Answer: c) between
8. He traveled ____ the mountains to reach the village.
Correct Answer: b) through
9. The meeting was postponed ____ further notice.
Correct Answer: a) until
10. The painting was hung ____ the fireplace, creating a focal point in the room.
Correct Answer: b) above
Feel free to use this quiz to challenge your understanding of prepositions!
