Prepositions
Prepositions are words that indicate the relationship
between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. They are often used to
indicate direction, location, or time. Here are some examples of common
prepositions and how they are used in sentences:
1. In: This preposition is used to indicate a location within a larger place or container.
Examples: The book is in the bag.
She is in the house.
2. On: This preposition is used to indicate a
location on a surface.
Examples: The cat is on the couch.
He is writing on the
board.
3. At: This preposition is used to indicate a
specific location or point in time.
Examples: I'll meet you at the park.
The concert is at 8 PM.
4. To: This preposition is used to indicate direction
or movement towards a specific place or person.
Examples: I am going to the store.
She is writing a letter
to her friend.
5. From: This preposition is used to indicate the
origin or source of something.
Examples: The package is from Amazon.
He is from France.
6. By: This preposition is used to indicate the means
or method of transportation or the person responsible for something.
Examples: She will arrive by train.
The book was written by
J.K. Rowling.
7. With: This preposition is used to indicate that
two or more people or things are together or in association with one another.
Examples: She is going to the party with her friends.
I am
eating dinner with my family.
8. About: This preposition is used to indicate a
topic or subject.
Examples: He is writing a book about history.
We are talking
about the weather.
9. For: This preposition is used to indicate a
purpose or reason.
Examples: She is buying a gift for her mom.
The party is for
his birthday.
10. Of: This preposition is used to indicate
possession or association.
Examples: The statue of Liberty.
The color of the sky.
11. In front of: This preposition is used to indicate
a location or position in front of something.
Examples: He is standing in front of the building.
The dog
is lying in front of the fireplace.
12. Behind: This preposition is used to indicate a
location or position behind something.
Examples: The car is parked behind the building.
She is
sitting behind the desk.
13. Above: This preposition is used to indicate a
location or position above something.
Examples: The airplane is flying above the clouds.
The
picture is hanging above the fireplace.
14. Below: This preposition is used to indicate a
location or position below something.
Examples: The fish are swimming below the surface.
The
treasure is buried below the ground.
15. Across: This preposition is used to indicate a
location or position across from something.
Examples: The River is flowing across the valley.
He is
standing across from me.
16. Between: This preposition is used to indicate a
location or position in the middle of two things.
Examples: The sandwich is cut between the slices of bread.
The city is located between two mountains.
17. Among: This preposition is used to indicate a
location or position among a group of things.
Examples: The apple is hidden among the other fruits.
He is
standing among the crowd.
18. Through: This preposition is used to indicate
movement or passage through something.
Examples: She is walking through the park.
The train is
passing through the tunnel.
This preposition is also used to indicate that something
happens or is done from the beginning to the end of something else.
Examples: Through the years, their friendship grew stronger.
Through the storm, they held on to each other.
19. Over: This preposition is used to indicate
movement or position above something.
Examples: The bird is flying over the lake.
The bridge is
built over the river.
20. Under: This preposition is used to indicate
movement or position below something.
Examples: The snake is hiding under the rocks.
The car is
parked under the tree.
21. Along: This preposition is used to indicate
movement or position along a path or route.
Examples: They are walking along the beach.
The river flows
along the valley.
22. Into: This preposition is used to indicate
movement or entry into something.
Examples: He is going into the store.
The cat jumped into
the box.
23. Out of: This preposition is used to indicate
movement or exit from something.
Examples: She is stepping out of the car.
The dog ran out of
the house.
24. Against: This preposition is used to indicate
position or contact against something.
Examples: The wall is leaning against the building.
He is
pushing against the door.
25. Towards: This preposition is used to indicate
movement or direction towards something.
Examples: They are walking toward the school.
The ship is sailing
toward the port.
26. Up to: This preposition is used to indicate the
maximum amount.
Example: we have to reach up to its limit.
27. Despite: This preposition is used to indicate the
presence of something in spite of another.
Examples: Despite the cold weather, he went for a walk.
Despite the hard work, they could not finish the project.
28. Within: This preposition is used to indicate a
location or position within something.
Examples: The book is within the shelf.
He is within the
limits of the city.
This preposition is also used to indicate a specific period
of time.
Examples: The project must be completed within two weeks.
He
will arrive within the hour.
29. Without: This preposition is used to indicate the
absence of something.
Examples: Without a doubt, he will win.
Without a plan, they
could not start the work.
30. Alongside: This preposition is used to indicate a
location or position alongside something.
Examples: The boat is sailing alongside the coast.
He is
standing alongside the road.
31. Beneath: This preposition is used to indicate a
location or position below something.
Examples: The treasure is buried beneath the ground.
The cat
is hiding beneath the bed.
32. Before: This preposition is used to indicate a
time or event that happens before something else.
Examples: She finished her homework before dinner.
I will
meet you before the movie starts.
33. After: This preposition is used to indicate a
time or event that happens after something else.
Examples: We will go out after work.
The party is after the
wedding.
34. During: This preposition is used to indicate a
period of time when something happens.
Examples: During the storm, we had to stay inside.
I will
call you during my lunch break.
35. Around: This preposition is used to indicate a
location or position that surrounds something.
Examples: The flowers are planted around the tree.
The
children are playing around the playground.
36. Besides: This preposition is used to indicate
something in addition to something else.
Examples: Besides being a teacher, she is also a writer.
Besides the main dish, we also have a salad.
37. Beside: This preposition is also used to indicate
that something or someone is next to or near something or someone else.
Examples: The dog is lying besides the fire.
He is sitting
beside me.
38. Inside: This preposition is used to indicate the
interior of something.
Examples: The cat is inside the box.
He is inside the house.
39. Outside: This preposition is used to indicate the
exterior of something.
Examples: The children are playing outside.
The flowers are
blooming outside the window.
40. Upon: This preposition is also used to indicate
that something happens or is done as soon as something else happens.
Examples: Upon arriving at the party, she realized she had left her phone at home.
Upon hearing the news, she felt a sense of relief.
41. Middle: This preposition is used to
indicate that someone or something is in center of row or surrounded by something.
Examples: He is stuck in the middle of a jungle.
Alvin sat in the middle of the first row.
42. Beyond: This preposition is used to indicate
something that is farther than something else.
Examples: The waterfall is beyond the hill.
His talent goes
beyond music.
43. Near: This preposition is used to indicate
proximity to something else.
Examples: The store is near my house.
She is sitting near
the window.
These are just a few examples of the many prepositions that
can be used in the English language. Prepositions can be tricky to master, but
with practice and understanding of the context in which they are used, you can
become an expert at using them in your writing and speaking.
