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ICSE · Class 10 · English Language - Archer
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Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. They help explain place, time, direction, position, movement, and other connections. Common prepositions include on, in, at, for, since, from, till, until, by, within, before, after, beside, be
Key Concepts
Prepositions show the relationship between nouns
Prepositions show the relationship between nouns or pronouns and other parts of a sentence. They connect ideas of time, place, position, movement, and
The noun or pronoun used
The noun or pronoun used with a preposition is called the object of the preposition. A preposition may also have more than one object.
On is used for specific days
On is used for specific days and dates. In is used with parts of the day, months, years, decades, seasons, and non-specific time phrases. At is used f
In is used with countries
In is used with countries, cities, large towns, large spaces, and enclosed spaces. At is used for small places, addresses, specific points, places for
Beside means by the side
Beside means by the side of or next to. Besides means in addition to or except.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning and function of prepositions
- Identify prepositions of time, place, position, and movement
- Use correct prepositions with time expressions such as on, in, at, for, since, from, till, until, by, within, before, and after
- Use correct prepositions of place such as in, at, on, beside, besides, between, among, below, under, above, over, and into
- Recognize common errors in the use of prepositions
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