i. Introduction to Prepositions:
Preposition: A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Prepositions often indicate position, time, movement, or direction.
ii. Prepositions of Position:
Examples:
- on: The cat is on the table.
- in: The keys are in the drawer.
- under: The book is under the bed.
- between: The two buildings are between the park and the school.
Special Note:
- Prepositions of position help describe where something is located in relation to something else.
iii. Prepositions of Time:
Examples:
- at: We'll meet at the cinema.
- in: The workshop is in March.
- on: She was born on a Monday.
Special Note:
- These prepositions help indicate specific points or periods in time.
iv. Prepositions of Movement:
Examples:
- across: They walked across the bridge.
- through: We drove through the tunnel.
- to: He went to the store.
Special Note:
- Prepositions of movement indicate the direction of action.
v. Prepositions of Direction:
Examples:
- towards (or toward): The ship is sailing towards the island.
- away from: She moved away from the crowded room.
Special Note:
- These prepositions describe the direction in which someone or something is moving.
vi. Prepositions in Expressing Relationships:
Examples:
- beside: The cat sat beside the fireplace.
- near: There's a grocery store near my house.
Special Note:
- These prepositions describe the relationship or proximity between two objects or places.
vii. Practice:
Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions in the following sentences:
The keys are __ the table.
We'll meet __ 5:00 pm.
They walked __ the forest.
The cat is sitting __ the windowsill.
He is walking __ the street.
Understanding prepositions and their various uses is crucial for constructing clear and precise sentences. Practice incorporating prepositions into your writing to convey relationships, positions, and movements accurately.
