Preposition

Preposition of place

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The use of prepositions

We commonly use prepositions to show a relationship in space or time or a logical relationship between two or more people, places or things. Prepositions are most commonly followed by a noun phrase or pronoun.

(Restricted from: Prepositions - English Grammar Today - Cambridge Dictionary ) 

Multiple Choice

What does a preposition do? What is its purpose?

• Shows the relationship between a noun and a verb.

• Shows the relationship between a noun and an adjective.

• Shows the relationship between a noun/pronoun and another word in the sentence.

• Shows the relationship between a verb and an adverb.

Multiple Choice

__________ stairs.

• Down

• On

• Up

Multiple Choice

The notebook is .................. the CD player.

• on

• near

• in front of

• over

Fill in the Blank

HE IS SLEEPING………… THE SOFA

over

above or higher than something else, sometimes so that one thing covers the other

through

1.from one end or side of something to the other

2. from the beginning to the end of a period of time

across

1.from one side to the other side of, or at the other side of

2. from one side to the other of something with clear limits, such as an area of land, a road, or a river

Multiple Choice

The plane flew ________ the paddy field before landing.

• over

• across

• through

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The couple is walking _____________ the bridge near their house.

Fill in the Blank

The dog is jumping ____________ the hoop at high speed.