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A preposition is a word or group of words that tells us:
(i) where somebody or something is, (ii) where something happens or somebody

does something, (iii) the direction or place in which or where somebody or
something is going.

There are various kinds of prepositions.

G Some prepositions are used to show the place or where something happens.
Read the following examples:

1. The books are the bag. in

2. I found the keys under the chair.
G Some prepositions are used to show time or when something happens.

Read the following examples:

1. School ends at 2:00 p.m.
2. My birthday is on July 31.

3. I went to summer camp during my holidays.

G Some prepositions are used for special or other purposes.
Read the following examples:

1. I travel by bus daily.

2. I will not go there without you.
Prepositions show whether
G Other prepositions that are used to show place
words are connected through
are – down, under, upon, on, inside, outside etc.
time space, and place.
G Other prepositions that are used to show position
are – among, between, opposite, beside, against etc.

G Other prepositions that are used to show direction are – above, below, over,
across, through, up, down etc.

A. Underline the prepositions in the following sentences.

1. The hare ran across the road.
2. She left before I reached.
3. They are watching television in their bedroom.

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