Prepositions

Intermediate

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PREPOSITION (INTERMEDIATE)

Definition:

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun with another word in terms of place, time, direction, or movement.

Types of Prepositions

1. Preposition of Place

Examples:

In, On, At, Under, Above, Behind, Beside, Between

Sentence:

The keys are on the table.

2. Preposition of Time

Examples:

At, On, In, Before, After, Since, For

Sentence:

The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.

3. Preposition of Direction

Examples:

To, Into, Onto, Towards, Across

Sentence:

She walked into the room.

4. Preposition of Movement

Examples:

Through, Along, Across, Around

Sentence:

The children ran across the road.

Practice

Identify the preposition.

1. The pen is in the bag.

2. We reached school at 8 o'clock.

3. The cat jumped onto the table.

4. He walked through the park.

5. The shop is beside the bank.