Prepositions 1

PREPOSITIONS
Presented By
Aleena Waqar
Manahil Noor
Umme Ruman
Kashmala Abbas
Rimsha Zafar
Muqadas Choudhary
Sumaira Sajjad
Preposition
Definition:
A preposition is a word that shows

the relationship between a noun or pronoun
and other words in a sentence. It helps
describe the position, direction, time, or
method related to something.
Example:
1. The cat is on the table . (Position)
2. She walked to the park. (Direction)
3. We will meet after lunch. (Time)
4. He wrote a letter with a pen .(Method)

Types
Simple Preposition
Preposition of Manner
Preposition of Place
Preposition of Time
Compound Preposition
Double Preposition
Preposition of Agent
Preposition of Direction
Simple Preposition
Definition:
A Simple Preposition are single
word prepositions that are used to show the
relationship between nouns,pronouns,or
other elements in a sentence.

 Example:
1. This gift is for you.
‘for’ is used to indicate the purpose.
2.We will meet at 5PM .
‘at’ is used to specify the exact time .
3.He traveled by train.
‘by’ indicates the means or methods of travel.

Preposition of Manner
Definition :
Preposition of manner indicate
the way or method in which something is
done. It indicates the manner or method in
which something occurs.

 Example:
1. She sings in a beautiful voice.
‘in’ (style or manner)
2. He runs like a cheetah.
‘like’ (similar to)
3. She works as a doctor.
‘as’ (in the role or capacity)

Preposition of Place
Definition:
A Preposition of Place is a type of
preposition that indicates the location or
position of someone or something. These
words help clarify where an object or person
is in relation to something else.

 Example:
1. The teacher is infront of the class.
‘infront’ used when something is before another object.
2. He stood between the two trees.
‘between’ describes the position of something relative to two other objects
or points.
3. The store is next to the park.
‘next’ describes the position of something beside or very close to another
object.
Preposition of Time
Definition:
Prepositions of time tell us when
something happens, pointing to a specific
time, day, date, or period. It helps connect an
action or event to a time reference.

 Example:
1. We need to leave before 8 PM.
‘before’ is used to show an event happening earlier than another.
2. She fell asleep during the lecture.
‘during’ is used to refer to a period or the duration of an event.
3.The shop is open from 9 AM to 5 PM.
‘from’ shows the start and end of a time period.

Compound Preposition
Definition:
A Compound Preposition is a
preposition that is made up of more than one
word, usually combining a simple preposition
with another word .

 Example:
1. The game was canceled because of heavy rain.
‘because of ’ indicates a reason or cause .
2. She accepted the award on the behalf of her team.
‘behalf of ’is used to indicates representation or acting
for someone else.
3. He is studying in addition to working full time .
‘in addition to’ is used to indicate something extra or an
added element.
Double Prepositon
Definition:
A double preposition is formed by
combining two simple prepositions to create a
new preposition that shows a more specific
relationship or position.
 Example:
1.The cat jumped down off the table.
‘down off ’ indicate movement from higher place.
2. He walked out from under the bridge.
‘out from’ provides a clear sense of direction.
3. He stood upon the stage.
‘upon’ indicates a position or location.

Preposition of Agent
Definition:
A preposition which acts an agent
between noun and verb known as preposition
of agent. It typically specifies who is
performing the action of the verb.

 Example:
1. Homework was finished by me.
‘by’ indicates the agent performing the action of finishing the homework.
2. Ali graduated with on degree.
‘with’ indicates the means or result .
3.The painting is a masterpiece of Picasso.
‘of’ indicates possession or origin in certain constructions.

Direction Preposition
Definition:
Prepositions of direction tell us
where something is going or where it is
directed. It describes the path or trajectory of
an object or person, often relating to
movement toward a specific location or goal.

 Example:
1. He walked into the room.
‘into’ Indicates movement from outside to a point inside.
2. The dog ran towards the park.
‘towards’ Indicates movement in the direction of something.
3. They walked across the street.
‘across’ Indicates movement from one side to another.

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PREPOSITIONS

A preposition is a word that shows

1. The cat is on the table . (Position)

2. She walked to the park. (Direction)

3. We will meet after lunch. (Time)

4. He wrote a letter with a pen .(Method)

A Simple Preposition are single

word prepositions that are used to show the

relationship between nouns,pronouns,or

other elements in a sentence.

1. This gift is for you.

‘for’ is used to indicate the purpose.

2.We will meet at 5PM .

‘at’ is used to specify the exact time .

3.He traveled by train.

‘by’ indicates the means or methods of travel.

Preposition of manner indicate

the way or method in which something is

done. It indicates the manner or method in

which something occurs.

1. She sings in a beautiful voice.

‘in’ (style or manner)

2. He runs like a cheetah.

‘like’ (similar to)

3. She works as a doctor.

‘as’ (in the role or capacity)

A Preposition of Place is a type of

preposition that indicates the location or

position of someone or something. These

words help clarify where an object or person

is in relation to something else.

1. The teacher is infront of the class.

‘infront’ used when something is before another object.

2. He stood between the two trees.

‘between’ describes the position of something relative to two other objects

3. The store is next to the park.

‘next’ describes the position of something beside or very close to another

Prepositions of time tell us when

something happens, pointing to a specific

time, day, date, or period. It helps connect an

action or event to a time reference.

1. We need to leave before 8 PM.

‘before’ is used to show an event happening earlier than another.

2. She fell asleep during the lecture.

‘during’ is used to refer to a period or the duration of an event.

3.The shop is open from 9 AM to 5 PM.

‘from’ shows the start and end of a time period.

preposition that is made up of more than one

word, usually combining a simple preposition

with another word .

1. The game was canceled because of heavy rain.

‘because of ’ indicates a reason or cause .

2. She accepted the award on the behalf of her team.

‘behalf of ’is used to indicates representation or acting

for someone else.

3. He is studying in addition to working full time .

‘in addition to’ is used to indicate something extra or an

A double preposition is formed by

combining two simple prepositions to create a

new preposition that shows a more specific