Did You Know - Page 05: What are prepositions?
* What are prepositions?
• A preposition is a word used to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence.
They act to connect the people, objects, time, and location of a sentence.
They act to connect the people, objects, time, and location of a sentence.
There are several types of prepositions.
Let's take a close look at them.
Some of the prepositions fall under several types.
Prepositions of place: In, on, at. under, behind, between, in front of, below, by, among, against.
Prepositions of movement and direction: To, towards. off, for, into, onto, past. around, from, through, across, along.
Prepositions of time: While, during, from, to, since, for.
Preposition of cause or reason: For, to, with, of.
Preposition of source or price: At, for.
Preposition of agent or instrument method and manner: By, with.
Preposition of possession: With, of, to.
Preposition of origin: From.
Points to remember
Some verbs are always followed by prepositions.
Examples: Agree with, hope for, cured of, begged for, etc.
Some adjectives are always followed by prepositions.
Examples: Anxious about, contented with, proud of, sorry for, etc.
Some nouns are always followed by prepositions.
Examples: Admission into, attention to, demand for, etc.
A few tips
She has been living here since three years. - Wrong
She has been living here for three years. - Right.
I have been sick from Monday. - Wrong.
I have been sick since Monday. - Right.
We ordered for some coffee. - Wrong.
We ordered some coffee. - Right.
Prepositions are not used with the words ‘this. ‘evens. ‘Last, and ‘next,
I have an exam on next Monday. - Wrong.
I have an exam next Monday, - Right.
The preposition ‘by’ means ‘close to’ ‘next to’ or ‘beside’.
Let’s get started!
Underline the prepositions in the following sentences
1. The ladder is placed against the wall.
2. She is standing by the window.
3. The red car is behind our car,
4. We trekked through the forest.
5. They jogged along the river bank.
Circle the prepositions to be removed in the following sentences
6. We went on a holiday to Goa in last summer.
7. I am going to home.
8. She married with a doctor.
9. We reached at the airport at 6 pm.
10. Keep at left, please.
11. Complete the following passage with prepositions
I must thank you ---------- the wonderful time I had -------- you during my stay. Your family was so good and affectionate --------- me. I enjoyed every moment --------- it. I cannot forget my visit --------- the Red Fort, the Qutub Minar, and Jantar Mantar. And of course, the Taj Mahal was the most fascinating -------- all. Please convey my regards -------- Your parents. My parents want you to come here ---------- the holidays. I am sure you'll enjoy yourself.
Answers
1. Against.
2. By
3. Behind.
4. Through.
5. Along.
6. in
7. To.
8. With.
9. At.
10. At.
11. I must thank you for the wonderful time I had with you during my stay. Your family was so good and affectionate to me. I enjoyed every moment of it. I cannot forget my visit to the Red Fort, the Qutub Minar, and Jantar Mantar. And of course, the Taj Mahal was the most fascinating of all. Please convey
my regards to your parents. My parents want you to come here for the holidays. I am sure you'll enjoy yourself.
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