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Prepositions

​A preposition describes the position of a person or thing in relation to​ another person or thing.

​It can be divided into different kinds like time, place direction and agent.​

​Preposition of time

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​A preposition of time shows a specific time period, such as a date on the calendar, one of the days of the week, or the actual time when something takes place.​

• In

• On

• At

​Preposition of place

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​A preposition of place is used to show the position of one thing with another.

• In

• On

• At

• Between

• Beside

Preposition of place

​Between- Space between two objects, places or people. e.g. in between Ali and Raju​

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Beside- Side of.​

e.g. sitting beside him​

Preposition of direction

A preposition of direction is used to describe direction.​

• Into

• To

• Towards

• Over

• Through

• Across

• Along​

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Examples:

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The ball rolled into the box.

We went to the church.

​She walked towards the reception counter.

He climbed over the fence.

The thief came through the window.

They walked across the desert.

Houses were built along the riverside.​

​Preposition of direction

Preposition of agent

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​By - Used to indicate a mean or method.

e.g. I came here by train.​

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With - ​Used to indicate being together or involved.

e.g. I ordered a sandwich with a cup of coffee.

Multiple Choice

Identify the preposition.

Maria and her brother ride the bus to school.

• and

• the bus

• to

• none of the above

Multiple Choice

Identify the preposition.

Taylor built a tall tower with wooden blocks.

• built

• with

• with wooden blocks

• a