Prepositions

Beginners

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PREPOSITION (BEGINNERS)

What is a Preposition?

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and another word in a sentence.

Formula:

Preposition = Position Word / Relationship Word

Common Prepositions

In

On

At

Under

Over

Behind

In front of

Near

Between

Beside

Example Sentences

The book is on the table.

The cat is under the chair.

She is in the classroom.

He is standing behind the door.

The school is near my house.

The ball is between the two boxes.

Remember:

A preposition tells us where or when something is.