Prepositions
ICSE · Class 3 · Essentials of English Grammar and Composition
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What to Focus On
- A preposition connects nouns or pronouns to other words in a sentence.
- It shows relationships like position, time, or direction.
- Prepositions are usually followed by a noun or pronoun, forming a prepositional phrase.
- Prepositions of Place: in, on, under, behind, in front of, between, near, above, below
- Prepositions of Time: at, on, in, before, after, during
- Prepositions of Direction: to, from, into, out of, towards
- Look for words that show location, time, or direction.
- The preposition is followed by a noun or pronoun (object).
- The group of words together is called a prepositional phrase.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Prepositions are just small words and not very important in a sentence.
You can use 'in', 'on', and 'under' interchangeably because they all talk about position.
'Behind' and 'in front of' mean the same thing.
Memory Tips
Definition of a preposition
Common prepositions: on, in, under, behind, near, by
Prepositions show relationship between nouns or pronouns
in, on, under
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