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Prepositions

ICSE · Class 10 · English Language - Archer

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1. Meaning and Use of Prepositions

  • A preposition connects a noun or pronoun with another word.
  • The noun or pronoun used with a preposition is called the object of the preposition.
  • A preposition can have more than one object.
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2. Prepositions of Time

  • On is used for specific days and dates.
  • In is used with parts of the day and longer periods such as months, years, decades, and seasons.
  • At is used with a specific point in time and mealtimes.
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3. Prepositions of Place

  • In is used with countries, cities, large towns, large spaces, and enclosed spaces.
  • At is used for a small place, an address, a specific point, a place for a specific activity, and spaces not enclosed.
  • On is used for a surface, borders, streets, islands, and some public transport.
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4. Position of Prepositions and Special Uses

  • Prepositions are usually placed before the noun or pronoun.
  • A preposition may come at the end when the object is a relative pronoun.
  • The preposition can come before the object when the relative pronoun is who, whom, or which.

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Prepositions show the relationship between nounsThe noun or pronoun usedOn is used for specific daysIn is used with countriesBeside means by the side

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Prepositions for ICSE Class 10 English Language - Archer?
Key topics in Prepositions include Prepositions Classification Overview, Mind map showing the core concept of prepositions and their main categories, Decision tree for choosing the correct time preposition. These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Prepositions — ICSE Class 10 English Language - Archer?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 44 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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