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ICSE · Class 3 · Essentials of English Grammar and Composition

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DefinitionCommon PrepositionsApplicationPrepositions of PlacePrepositions of Time and PlacePrepositions of Time
Card 1Definition

What is a preposition?

Answer

A preposition is a small word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and another word in the sentence. It often tells us where something is or when something happens. Example: The boo…

Card 2Common Prepositions

Give 5 common prepositions.

Answer

Five common prepositions are: **on, in, under, near, behind**. These words tell us where something is. Example: The cat is **under** the chair.

Card 3Application

Where is the ball? (Imagine it's inside a box.)

Answer

The ball is **in** the box. 'In' is the preposition that shows the ball is inside the box.

Card 4Prepositions of Place

The fan is above the boy. Which preposition is used?

Answer

The preposition used is **above**. It shows the fan is on the upper side of the boy. 'Over' can also be used in such cases.

Card 5Prepositions of Place

What does the preposition 'between' mean? Give an example.

Answer

'Between' is used when something is in the middle of two things. Example: The pencil is **between** the book and the notebook.

Card 6Prepositions of Place

The dog is behind the gate. What does 'behind' tell us?

Answer

'Behind' tells us the dog is at the back side of the gate. It shows position or location. Opposite of 'in front of'.

Card 7Prepositions of Time and Place

Is 'before' a time or place preposition? Explain with example.

Answer

'Before' can be both, but mostly it's a time preposition. It means 'earlier than'. Example: Brush your teeth **before** sleeping. It can also show position: The cow is **before** the cart.

Card 8Prepositions of Time

What is the opposite of 'after'?

Answer

The opposite of 'after' is **before**. 'After' means later than, and 'before' means earlier than. Example: Monday comes **after** Sunday. Sunday comes **before** Monday.

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Key topics in Prepositions include What Are Prepositions?, Common Types of Prepositions, How to Identify Prepositions in Sentences. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 3 exams.
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