Prepositions of time and place

What is the function of the preposition 'beside'?

• 'Beside' indicates that something is next to another object.

• 'Beside' indicates that something is far away from another object.

• 'Beside' indicates that something is above another object.

• 'Beside' indicates that something is below another object.

Why is it important to use the correct preposition of time or place?

• It makes communication more complex.

• Using the correct preposition ensures clarity and precision in communication.

• It is a grammatical requirement that has no impact on meaning.

• It helps in making sentences longer.

List three prepositions of place.

• under, over, between

• above, below, beside

• inside, outside, around

• near, far, through

What is an example of a sentence using 'at' as a preposition of time?

• The meeting starts at noon.

• I will meet you in the afternoon.

• She goes to bed at night.

• We have lunch on Sundays.

What is the difference between 'in' and 'on' when used as prepositions of time?

• 'In' is used for specific days and dates, while 'on' is used for months and years.

• 'In' is used for months, years, centuries, and long periods, while 'on' is used for days and dates.

• 'In' is used for short periods of time, while 'on' is used for long periods.

• 'In' is used for times of the day, while 'on' is used for specific events.

List three prepositions of time.

• at, on, in

• before, after, during

• yesterday, today, tomorrow

• above, below, beside

How can prepositions of time affect the meaning of a sentence?

• They provide context for when an action occurs, which can change the interpretation of the sentence.

• They indicate the subject of the sentence.

• They are used to connect clauses in a sentence.

• They help to form questions in a sentence.

Give an example of a preposition of place used in a sentence.

• The cat is under the table.

• The dog runs fast.

• She is reading a book.

• They went to the park.

Give an example of a preposition of time used in a sentence.

• I will meet you at 3 PM.

• She runs every morning.

• They are going to the park.

• He reads books on weekends.

What is a preposition of place?

• A word that describes an action

• A word that indicates the location of something

• A word that connects two clauses

• A word that describes a noun