Preposition: by - Group No: 4

PREPOSITION
BY – GROUP NO :
4
Definition:-
Preposition is a word, which is used
before a noun, a noun phrase or a
pronoun , connecting it to another
word.
Kinds of Prepositions
Simple prepositions: Prepositions which consists
only one word.
e.g. in, on, at, with, against etc..
Compound prepositions: Prepositions which
consists of two or more words.
e.g. instead of, in the middle of, by the side of
etc..
Some prepositions
on, through, behind, for, beneath, against, beside,
over, during, without, abroad, across, among,
against, around ,at the end, at the bottom, between,
behind, below, by , inside , corner, into, via, after ,
to , about ,in, on, at, since ,while, under, over,
right, left
Types of Prepositions
There are three types in prepositions
 Place of Prepositions
 Time of Prepositions
 Direction of Prepositions
Prepositions of Place
 Some prepositions show where something happens. They are called prepositions of place.
Examples:-
Sanny was sitting under a tree.
There’s a wooden floor underneath the carpet.
Some geese flew over their house.
John and Sarah were hiding inside the wardrobe.
There was a tree beside the river.
I have a friend who lives in America.

Prepositions of Time
Some prepositions show when something happens. They are
called prepositions of time.
 Examples:-
School starts at nine o’clock.
We’re going to the zoo on Saturday.
No, you can’t watch a video. It’s past your bedtime already.
I visited my grandparents during the summer.
You must finish the work by Friday.
I’ll do my homework before dinner.

Prepositions of Direction
 Some prepositions show where something is going. They are
called 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.
Prepositions with special uses
Usage of : 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 : FOR
I made this bookmark for Mom.
Is there room for me on this seat?
I’d like a new computer for Christmas.
We’re going downtown for a meeting. I made this gift for my mother.
Is there place for me on this seat?
I’d like a new Laptop for Next year..

Usage of : WITH
He pounds nails with a hammer.
Mix the flour with water.
She painted the picture with her new paints.
Would you like to come with us to the cinema?
I can do difficult problems with help from Mom.
Who is the man with the beard?

Usage of : EXCEPT AND instead OF
I like all kinds of food except Upma.
Everyone likes chocolate except Tom.
We go to school every day except Saturday and Sunday.
You should eat fruit instead of candy.
Dad is coming to the theater with us instead of Mom.
We could watch TV instead of reading our books.

Usage of “LIKE”, “AS” and “THEN”
Kathleen looks like her dad.

Andrew smiles like his mother.
Peter sings like a professional singer.
Are these shoes the same as those?
Sue is nearly as tall as the teacher.
My backpack is bigger than John’s.
Dad is taller than all of us.
This painting is more beautiful than that one.
The neighborhood streets are less busy than downtown streets.
Prepositions with Adjective ,Verbs
 Prepositions are used with some adjectives. The adjectives in these
examples are printed in color.
Dad was angry with us.

We were afraid of the big dog.
She’s not very interested in sports.
John is very good at drawing.
Mr. Lee is pleased with our work.
The teachers are always kind to us.
What’s wrong with the computer?
 Prepositions are used with some verbs. The verbs in these
examples are printed in color.
I’m looking for my pencil. Have you seen it?
Can you think of another word for ‘pleased’?
Does this book belong to you?
We’re listening to CDs.
I agree with you.
Tell me about the show you saw.
Cut the cake into five pieces.
They borrowed money from the bank.
 Prepositions are used with some nouns. The nouns in
these examples are printed in color.
What’s the answer to this question?

Is there a reason for this delay?
What’s the matter with you?
Here’s an example of good behavior.
Congratulations on winning the competition!
Traffic can cause damage to the environment.
I need to concentrate ____ my work.
A. to
B. for
C. in
D. on
 He works ___ an insurance company.
A. for
B. at
C. With
D. in
 She spends hours ___ the phone every day.
A. at
B. on
C. in
D. of
 You have to call the office ___ once.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. for
 The teacher explained the exercise ___ the children.
A. to
B. about
C. towards
D. of
 He is good ___ fixing things.
A. over
B. at
C. with
D. of
 Tickets will be ___ sale shortly.
A. up
B. in
C. of
D. on
I haven’t seen her ___ last year.
A. in
B. on
C. since
D. around
 She lived in London ___ 3 years.
A. since
B. for
C. in
D. on
 She is ___ holiday next week.
A. on
B. to
C. for
D. at

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PREPOSITION

There’s a wooden floor underneath the carpet.

Some geese flew over their house.

John and Sarah were hiding inside the wardrobe.

There was a tree beside the river.

I have a friend who lives in America.

We’re going to the zoo on Saturday.

I visited my grandparents during the summer.

You must finish the work by Friday.

I’ll do my homework before dinner.

I made this bookmark for Mom.

Is there room for me on this seat?

I’d like a new computer for Christmas.

Is there place for me on this seat?

I’d like a new Laptop for Next year..

He pounds nails with a hammer.

Mix the flour with water.

She painted the picture with her new paints.

Would you like to come with us to the cinema?

I can do difficult problems with help from Mom.

Who is the man with the beard?

I like all kinds of food except Upma.

Everyone likes chocolate except Tom.

We go to school every day except Saturday and Sunday.

You should eat fruit instead of candy.

Dad is coming to the theater with us instead of Mom.

We could watch TV instead of reading our books.

Kathleen looks like her dad.

Dad was angry with us.

What’s the answer to this question?

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