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INTRODUCTION
Prepositions indicate relationships between other
words in a sentence.

Many prepositions tell you where something is or

when something happened.

Most prepositions have several definitions, so their

meaning depends quite a bit on context.

Prepositions tell us about the position of

something in relation to another.

Preposition is a word which is placed before a noun

or a pronoun to show its relation with something
else in the sentence.
Introduction to
Prepositions
Prepositions are small but essential words that show the
relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other parts of a
sentence. They can indicate location, time, direction, or the
connection between objects. Understanding how to use
prepositions correctly is crucial for clear and effective
communication.
OBJECT OF THE PREPOSITION
 The noun or the pronoun that follows the
preposition is called the object of the
preposition.

I like the book with the blue cover.

 Sara gave this pen to me.

 The object of the preposition can be a

compound object.
 We took enough oranges for Manak and
Advait.
 TYPES
Place
On the basis of their
use Time

Movement
PREPOSITIONS
Simple

On the basis of the Double

construction of the
prepositions
Compound

Particle
Understanding
Prepositions in
English
Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun
or pronoun and other parts of a sentence. They are essential in
English grammar and can be used to express time, place, direction,
and movement.

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 Prepositions of Time
A preposition of time can express when something happens at one point in time or
when something happens over an extended period of time.

In 1
Used to indicate a specific month,
year, or season (e.g., in July, in
2023, in the summer). 2 On

Used to indicate a specific day or

date (e.g., on Monday, on July 4th).
At 3
Used to indicate a specific time of
day (e.g., at 3 PM, at midnight).
Prepositions of Place

Preposition of place is a preposition that is

used to denote a place where someone or
something is being located.

In On At

Used to indicate a specific Used to indicate a surface Used to indicate a specific

location (e.g., in the park, or location (e.g., on the point or location (e.g., at
in the city). table, on the wall). the corner, at the airport).
Prepositions of Movement
A preposition of movement is a word that describes the direction and manner
of movement of a person or object. These prepositions are used to indicate
where an object is moving from, where it is moving to, or how it is moving.

To From Through

Used to indicate a Used to indicate the Used to indicate the path

destination (e.g., going to starting point (e.g., coming or route (e.g., walking
the store). from work). through the park).
Prepositions of Direction
A preposition of movement is a word that describes the direction and manner of
movement of a person or object. These prepositions are used to indicate where an
object is moving from, where it is moving to, or how it is moving.

1 To 2 Towards 3 Away from

Used to indicate the Used to indicate the Used to indicate the

direction towards a general direction (e.g., direction away from a
destination (e.g., walking towards the location (e.g., running
heading to the north). ocean). away from the fire).
The Importance of
Understanding Prepositions

Accurate Communication Idiomatic Expressions

Prepositions are essential for Many common English phrases and

expressing precise relationships idioms use specific prepositions,
and conveying clear meaning in which must be learned to
English. understand and use them correctly.

Fluency and Proficiency

Mastering prepositions is a key aspect of developing overall proficiency and

fluency in the English language.
 Preposition Practice: Slide 1
(Identify the type of preposition in the following
sentence)

Sentence 1
The cat jumped off the table.
Sentence 2
She walked through the park to get to work.
Sentence 3
The book is on the shelf behind the desk.
Sentence 4
We will meet at the cafe near the library.
Sentence 5
The plane flew above the clouds during the storm.
 Preposition Practice: Slide 2
(Identify the type of preposition in the following
sentence)

Sentence 1
The dog ran under the fence to get the ball.
Sentence 2
My sister lives across the street from the school.
Sentence 3
The child hid behind the curtain during the game.
 Answer Key
Slide 1
off, through, on, behind, at, above
Slide 2
under, across, behind

Good Job!
You've successfully identified all the prepositions in the sentences.
Keep practicing to improve your grammar skills!
Types of Prepositions

Type 1 Prepositions Type 2 Prepositions Type 3 Prepositions

These prepositions These prepositions mainly These prepositions denote

primarily indicate location, express movement or abstract relationships, such
such as "in", "on", "under", direction, such as "to", as "of", "for", "with", and
and "above". "from", "into", and "without".
"through".
Defining Type 2 Prepositions

1 Movement and 2 Dynamic 3 Spatial Concepts

Direction Relationships
Type 2 prepositions
Type 2 prepositions They describe the help convey spatial
indicate the changing position or concepts, such as
movement or direction location of something "into", "through", and
of an object or person. over time. "across".
Indicating Movement and Direction

To

Indicates a destination or endpoint.

From

Indicates the starting point or origin.

Through

Indicates passing or moving within a space or area.

Examples of Type 2 Prepositions

To From

The cat ran to the tree. She walked from the library to the park.

Into Across

The bird flew into the nest. The family hiked across the bridge.
Exercises on Using Type 2 Prepositions

Fill-in-the-Blank Sentence TransformationReading Comprehension

Complete the sentences Rewrite the sentences using Identify the Type 2
with the appropriate Type 2 different Type 2 prepositions used in the
preposition. prepositions. passage.
Importance of Mastering Type
2 Prepositions

1 Clear Communication

Using Type 2 prepositions correctly ensures your message is

understood and unambiguous.

2 Precise Language

Mastering Type 2 prepositions allows you to express specific spatial

relationships and directions with accuracy.

3 Language Proficiency

Demonstrating a strong command of Type 2 prepositions is a sign of

advanced language skills.
Conclusion and Key Takeaways

1 Prepositions are 2 Type 2 3 Mastery Leads

Essential Prepositions to Better
Indicate Communication
Prepositions are small Movement
Type 2 prepositions
but vital words that primarily express Mastering the use of
connect and clarify the movement, direction, Type 2 prepositions
relationships between and spatial concepts. can improve your
different parts of a overall language
sentence. proficiency and
communication skills.
PREPOSITIONS WITH SPECIAL
USES
•Our modules are full of real life examples.
•Most of the children in my class like sports.
OF
•I need three pieces of paper.
•I had a plate of rice and a quarter of milk.

•I made this bookmark for mom.

•I would like a laptop for next year.
FOR
•We are going downtown for the meeting.
Is there a need for this?

•Mix the flour with water.

•Who is the man with the beard?
WITH
•She drew a picture with her new paints.
•Would you like to come to the cinema with us?

•I like all kinds of food except Upma.

EXCEPT,INSTEAD •We go to college everyday except Saturday and Sunday.
OF •You should eat fruit instead of candy.
•Dad id coming with us instead of mom.

•Cathy looks like her mom.

LIKE , AS , THAN •Sue is nearly as tall as our teacher.
•Dad is taller than all of us.
 WHAT IS A PREPOSITIONAL
PHRASE ?
 A prepositional phrase is a group of words that
begins with a preposition and ends with a noun,
pronoun, or noun phrase (this noun, pronoun, or
noun phrase is the object of the preposition).
 Prepositional phrases modify or describe nouns,
pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, and verbs. They say
something about the relationship between their
object and the word
 They describe/modify. Prepositional phrases can
tell us when [time] or where [location] something
is or something happened. They can tell us the
direction something is or is moving/going. They
can tell us something about the word or words
they describe.
HOW TO USE PREPOSITIONAL
PHRASES ?
 There are a few points you have to keep in mind when
using prepositional phrases. They are:
 Each sentence would require a different preposition to
form a prepositional phrase.
 Remember that using a wrong preposition can alter the
meaning of the sentence completely and sometimes
make no meaning at all.
 If the prepositional phrase modifies a noun, it functions
like an adjective and is therefore considered as
an adjectival phrase.
 Sometimes, a prepositional phrase is seen to modify
the verb or action in the sentence and is considered as
an adverbial phrase as it plays the role of an adverb in the
sentence .
 SOME EXAMPLES OF PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES
 Here are some examples for everyone to get a better understanding of
prepositional phrases -:
 In the phrase "the girl with the long hair" the prepositional phrase is "with
the long hair." It tells us something about "the girl."
 In the phrase "the book on the table" the prepositional phrase is "on the
table." It tells us the location of "the book."
 In the sentence "I run in the morning" the prepositional phrase is "in the
morning" and it modifies the verb "run" [it tells us when I run].
 In the sentence "the keys are under the table" the prepositional phrase
"under the table" tells us where they keys are.
 In the sentence "the play starts at five o'clock" the prepositional phrase "at
five o'clock" tells us when the play starts."
 In the phrase "they keys to the house" the prepositional phrase "to the
house" tells us about the keys [it tells us which keys they are/what the keys
are for].
 In the sentence "she looked around the living room for the cat" the
prepositional phrase "around the living room" tells us where she looked"
and the prepositional phrase "for the cat" tells us why she looked.
 LET’S TEST OUR UNDERSTANDING OF
PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES -:
 Identify the prepositional phrases in the following sentences
1. He gave up without trying.
2. The boy in the white t-shirt is my cousin.
3. The little girl jumped with excitement when she saw the new
bicycle her father bought her.
4. The book in the last shelf is the one I read last week.
5. At the end of the event, Mrs. Smitha thanked everyone for
making time and being there.
6. The apartment on the left has just been vacated.
7. During the pandemic, many people lost their jobs.
8. The seat near the window is mine.
9. From there, we went to the vintage car museum.
10. Jerry, unlike many others, likes to read historical books
 ANSWERS -:
1. He gave up without trying.
2. The boy in the white t-shirt is my cousin.
3. The little girl jumped with excitement when she saw the new
bicycle her father bought her.
4. The book in the last shelf is the one I read last week.
5. At the end of the event, Mrs. Smitha thanked everyone for
making time and being there.
6. The apartment on the left has just been vacated.
7. During the pandemic, many people lost their jobs.
8. The seat near the window is mine.
9. From there, we went to the vintage car museum.
10. Jerry, unlike many others, likes to read historical books.
 Prepositional phrases
are made up of a Preposition is a word
preposition, the object which is placed before
of preposition and all noun or pronoun to
the words between show its relation with
them. something else in the
sentence.

Prepositions are mainly

bifurcated into two main
categories i.e. on the basis
of its manner and its
construction