Prepositions (for ESL)

Front

What is a preposition?

Back

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

Front

Give an example of a preposition.

Back

Examples of prepositions include: in, on, under, over, between, among.

Front

What does 'behind' mean?

Back

'Behind' means at the back of something.

Front

What does 'in front of' mean?

Back

'In front of' means at the forward part of something.

Front

What does 'between' mean?

Back

'Between' means in the space separating two things.

Front

What does 'among' mean?

Back

'Among' means in the middle of or surrounded by more than two things.

Front

What does 'on' mean?

Back

'On' means in contact with a surface.

Front

What does 'under' mean?

Back

'Under' means below something.

Front

How do you use 'behind' in a sentence?

Back

Example: The cat is behind the sofa.

Front

How do you use 'in front of' in a sentence?

Back

Example: The car is in front of the house.