This document provides an overview of prepositions and their uses. It defines prepositions as words used before nouns, noun phrases, or pronouns to indicate their relationship with another word. The document then discusses different types of prepositions and their uses to indicate place, time, direction, possession, and other relationships. Specific examples are provided to illustrate the different uses of common prepositions like in, at, on, to, for, with, of, etc.

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2. Kinds of Prepositions

4. Definition:-
Preposition is a word, which is used before
a noun, a (noun) phrase or a pronoun , connecting it
to another word.

6. @ Simple prepositions: Prepositions which consist of only one word.
e.g. on, in, at, with, for, against etc..,
@ Compound prepositions: Prepositions which consist of two or more
words.
e.g. run into, in the middle of, by the side of etc..,

7. Some prepositions

8. Prepositions of Place : under/belowPrepositions of Place : under/below

9. Prepositions of Place : under/belowPrepositions of Place : under/below
Some prepositions show where something happens: prepositions of place.
Examples:
Eline was sitting under a tree. > on the ground, lower than (or covered by)
something else
The fish are below the surface. > All the common uses of below are related
to
the idea of “lower or less than,”
There’s a wooden floor underneath the carpet. > Sometimes we use the
word underneath instead of under
Miners work beneath the surface of the Earth. > Sometimes we use
beneath instead of below

10. Prepositions of Place : under/belowPrepositions of Place : under/below
BELOW & UNDER
Compare:
The sun disappeared below the horizon.
Temperatures were below normal all week.
We sat under a tree and rested.
The cat is under the bed.
Under is preferred when something is covered by what is over it.

11. Prepositions of Place : over/abovePrepositions of Place : over/above
ABOVE & OVER
Compare:

12. Prepositions of Place : over/abovePrepositions of Place : over/above
ABOVE & OVER
Think:
• The bomber flew over the target. [path of motion above]
• The bomber is over the target. [The aircraft is where it needs to be to drop
bombs onto the target]

13. Prepositions of Place : over/abovePrepositions of Place : over/above
ABOVE & OVER
Compare:
A path above the lake. > “higher than something else, but not
directly over it”
The helicopter was hovering​ ​ above the building.​
She's rented a room​ ​ above a shop.​
The moon rose slowly​ ​ ​ above the horizon.​
Some geese flew over their house. >”at a higher position than
X“
Helicopters dropped leaflets​ over the city.​
The sign​ over the door said "Exit".​
She held the umbrella​ ​ over both of us. > higher than sth else,
sometimes so that one thing covers the other​

14. Prepositions of Place : over/abovePrepositions of Place : over/above
ABOVE & OVER
Compare:
I am going to hike over the mountain.
We flew over the Grand Canyon. (suggests movement from one side to the
other)
Lay the blanket over his legs. (Lay the blanket on his legs.)
Over - states that one thing is higher then someone or something else;
something or someone is on top of the other (or vertically above it)
I live on the 2nd floor, I live above the 1st floor.
I can't reach the plates, because they are above the sink.
Fred lives above the pizza shop. (His apartment is located on top of the pizza
shop.)
Above - states that one thing is higher then something or someone else

15. Prepositions of TimePrepositions of Time
Some prepositions show when something happens: prepositions of time.
Examples:
•School startsSchool starts atat eight o’clock.eight o’clock.
•They are going to the cinemaThey are going to the cinema onon Sunday.Sunday.
•No, you can’t watch a video. It’sNo, you can’t watch a video. It’s pastpast your bedtime already.your bedtime already.
•I visited my parentsI visited my parents duringduring the summer.the summer.
•You must finish the workYou must finish the work byby Friday.Friday.
•I’ll do my homeworkI’ll do my homework beforebefore dinner.dinner.

16. Prepositions of DirectionPrepositions of Direction
Some prepositions show where something is going: prepositions of direction.
Examples:
•The boys chased after each other.
•The football rolled down the hill.
•A man was walking his dog along the riverbank.
•The freeway goes right through the city.
•We were travelling towards Miami.

17. Preposition ofPreposition of
• Our modules are full of real life examples.
• I ate a plate of rice and a quarter of milk.
• Would you like a glass of lemon juice?
• I need three pieces of paper.
• Most of the children in my class like
Education.
• There are several ways of cooking Upma.
Usage of OF

18. Preposition of > belonging toPreposition of > belonging to
Usage of OF
Used for belonging to, relating to, or connected with:
•The secret of this game is that you can’t ever win.
•The highlight of her career was at the end.
•The first page of the book is the most important.
•Don’t touch it. That’s the bag of my sister.
•I always dreamed of being a successful writer.

19. Preposition of > referencePreposition of > reference
Usage of OF
Used to indicate reference:
•I got married in the summer of 2000.
•This is a picture of my family.
•I got a discount of 10 percent on the purchase.

20. Preposition of > amount/numberPreposition of > amount/number
Usage of OF
Used to indicate an amount or number:
•I drank four cups of tea.
•A large number of people gathered to protest.
•I had only 2 hours of sleep during the last three days.
•He got a perfect score of 100% on his listening test.

21. Preposition TO > directionPreposition TO > direction
Usage of TO
Used to indicate the direction of something; moving towards. :
•We're going to Paris next week.
•Where are you going to buy your new basketballs?
•We ran to the end of the street.
•Ryad walks to work every day.

22. Preposition on > days & datesPreposition on > days & dates
Usage of ON
Used to specify days and dates:
•The garbage truck comes on Tuesdays.
•He went there on the 16th of March.
•I was born on the 22nd day of June in 1977.
•U.S. Independence Day is celebrated on July 4th.
•He always has a party on his birthday.
•I'll see you on Friday.

23. Preposition on > device / machinePreposition on > device / machine
Usage of ON
Used to indicate a device or machine, such as a phone or
computer:
•Andrea is on the phone right now.
•Bob has been on the computer since this morning.
•My favorite movie will be on TV tonight.

24. Preposition on > surfacePreposition on > surface
Usage of ON
Used to express a surface of something:
•I put a cup on the kitchen table.
•Oh, no! There's a coffee stain on my tie!
•The book is on my desk.
•What's the cat doing on the table?
•Please write your name on this paper.
•Walk on the sidewalk, not on the grass.
•He's always dreamed of having a house on the beach.
•It's on Wong Shan North Road.

25. Preposition on > part of the bodyPreposition on > part of the body
Usage of ON
Used to indicate a part of the body:
•She kissed me on my cheek.
•The stick hit me on my arm.
•I wear a ring on my finger.

26. Preposition on > state of sthPreposition on > state of sth
Usage of ON
Used to indicate the state of something:
•Everything in this store is on sale.
•The building is on fire.

27. Prepositionsof time & placePrepositionsof time & place
Preposition Time Place
In Year, Month, In 1999, In
December
Country, State, City In
Japan, In Utah, InTaipei
On Day, Date On Saturday,
On May 1
Street On Main Street,
On 1st Ave.
At Time At 8:00, At 7:30 Address At 815 East
Main Street

28. Prepositionsof time & placePrepositionsof time & place
Examples:
Q: Where's your office?
A: In Tartu, Estland.
Q: Really? What part of Tartu?
A: It's on Esjichj North Road.
Q: I know that area. Where exactly is
it?
A: It's at 109 Esjichj North Road, next
to the bookstore.
Q: When is the wedding?
A: It's in July.
Q: What day?
A: It's on Saturday, the 20th.
Q: What time?
A: It starts at 7:00.

29. Preposition in > location, placePreposition in > location, place
Usage of IN
Used to indicate a location or place:
•She is currently staying in a hotel.
•He looked me directly in the eyes.
•My hometown is Toronto, which is in Canada.
•I am in the United States.
•I am in New York.
•I am in the Chelsea neighborhood.
•I am in my backyard.

30. Preposition in > location, placePreposition in > location, place
IN or AT?
Used to indicate a location or place:
•I am in New York.
•I am in Japan.
•I am at home.
•I am at the supermarket.
"At" is generally used for smaller, specific locations, like at home, at
work, at Starbucks, at the Pizza Hut.
"In" is used for larger areas, like countries, towns, cities...

31. Preposition in > unspecific timesPreposition in > unspecific times
Usage of IN
Used for unspecific times during a day, month, season,
year:
•The new semester will start in February.
•She always reads magazines in the morning.
•In the summer, we have a rainy season for three weeks.

32. Preposition in > shape, color, or sizePreposition in > shape, color, or size
Usage of IN
Used to indicate a shape, color, or size:
•The students stood in a circle.
•This painting is mostly in red.
•This blouse comes in five different sizes.

33. Preposition in > belief, opinion, interest, or feelingPreposition in > belief, opinion, interest, or feeling
Usage of IN
Used to indicate a belief, opinion, interest, or feeling:
•He believes in the next life.
•We are not interested in gambling.

34. Preposition in > express while doing somethingPreposition in > express while doing something
Usage of IN
Used to express while doing something:
•In preparing for the final report, we revised the tone
three times.
•A catch phrase needs to be impressive in marketing a
product.

35. Preposition at > At a PointPreposition at > At a Point
Usage of AT
At tells us that the following noun is located at a specific
point or location. It shows an exact position.
•"She's waiting at the entrance.“
• “The girl is at school”
•"He's sitting on his chair at his desk.“
•“He's waiting at the train station."
•"I work at a bank.“
•There is a party at the club house.
•There were hundreds of people at the park.
•We saw a baseball game at the stadium.
•Please email me at abc@defg.com.

36. Preposition at > specific timePreposition at > specific time
Usage of AT
Used to point out specific time:
•We will meet you at 12 a.m.
•The train will stop here at 6:45 p.m.
•I have a meeting at 9am.
•The shop closes at midnight.

37. Preposition at > indicate an activityPreposition at > indicate an activity
Usage of AT
Used to indicate an activity:
•She laughed at my acting.
•I am good at drawing a portrait.

38. Preposition for > indicates “use”Preposition for > indicates “use”
Usage of FOR
For usually tells us about the use of something, a reason
or purpose.:
•We need new batteries for the remote control.
•Is there place for me on this seat?
•I’d like a new laptop for next year.
•These drinks are for after work.
•We use it for cutting grass.
•I’d like a new computer for Christmas.

39. Preposition with > agreement or understandingPreposition with > agreement or understanding
Usage of WITH
Used to indicate agreement or understanding:
•Are you with me?
•Yes, I am completely with you.
•She agrees with me.

40. Preposition with > being together, involvedPreposition with > being together, involved
Usage of WITH
Used to indicate being together or being involved:
•I ordered a pizza with a drink.
•She was with his friend when she saw me.
•She has been working with her sister at the toy shop.
•The manager will be with you shortly.

41. Preposition with > havingPreposition with > having
Usage of WITH
Used to indicate "having":
•I met a girl with green eyes.
•He speaks with an accent?
•People with a lot of money are not always happy.

42. Preposition with > usingPreposition with > using
Usage of WITH
Used to indicate "using":
•He wrote a letter with the pen you gave him.
•This is the soup that I made with rice and carrots.
•He cut my hair with his gold scissors.

43. Preposition with > feelingPreposition with > feeling
Usage of WITH
Used to indicate feeling:
•I am emailing you with my sincere apology.
•He came to the front stage with confidence.

44. Nouns and prepositionsNouns and prepositions
.
NOUNS and PREPOSITIONS
approval of
awareness of
belief in
concern for
confusion
about
desire for
fondness for
grasp of
hatred of
hope for
interest in
love of
need for
participation in
reason for
respect for
success in
understanding
of

45. Prepositions are used with some nouns.
The nouns in in these examples are highlighted
Prepositions are used with some nouns.
The nouns in in these examples are highlighted

46. adjectives and prepositionsadjectives and prepositions
ADJECTIVES and PREPOSITIONS
afraid of
angry at
aware of
capable of
careless
about
familiar with
fond of
happy about
interested in
jealous of
made of
married to
proud of
similar to
sorry for
sure of
tired of
worried
about

47. Prepositions & Adjectives
the adjectives in these examples are highlighted
Prepositions & Adjectives
the adjectives in these examples are highlighted

48. verbs and prepositionsverbs and prepositions
VERBS and PREPOSITIONS
apologize for
ask about
ask for
belong to
bring up
care for
find out
give up
grow up
look for
look forward
to
look up
make up
pay for
prepare for
study for
talk about
think about
trust in
work for
worry about

49. Prepositions & verbs: examples
The verbs in these examples are printed in color.
Prepositions & verbs: examples
The verbs in these examples are printed in color.