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Prepositions

ICSE · Class 6 · English Language- Grammar

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Card 1Definition of Preposition

What is a preposition?

Answer

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. It usually comes before the noun or pronoun. For example: 'The book is on the table.' He

Card 2Etymology of Preposition

Why is it called a 'preposition'?

Answer

It is called a 'preposition' because 'pre' means 'before' and 'position' means 'to place'. So, a preposition is a word placed before a noun or pronoun to show its relationship with another word in the

Card 3Prepositions of Place

Give three examples of prepositions showing position.

Answer

Examples: 'on', 'under', 'behind'. - The cat is on the roof. - The shoes are under the bed. - The dog is behind the gate. These show where something is located.

Card 4Prepositions of Time

Name five common prepositions of time.

Answer

Common prepositions of time: at, on, in, before, after. Examples: - at 7 o'clock - on Monday - in June - before lunch - after school

Card 5Comparison: Time vs Place

How do prepositions of time differ from prepositions of place?

Answer

Prepositions of time tell *when* something happens, while prepositions of place tell *where* something is. Examples: - Time: 'I wake up at 6.' - Place: 'The clock is on the wall.' Some words like 'in'

Card 6Object of Preposition

What is the object of a preposition?

Answer

The noun or pronoun that comes after a preposition is called the object of the preposition. Example: In 'The ball is under the bed', 'bed' is the object of the preposition 'under'. In 'She gave the gi

Card 7Application: Identifying Prepositions

Identify the preposition and its object in: 'We walked along the beach.'

Answer

Preposition: 'along' Object: 'the beach' Here, 'along' shows the direction of movement, and 'the beach' is the noun it relates to.

Card 8Prepositions of Movement

What are prepositions of movement? Give examples.

Answer

Prepositions of movement show direction or motion from one place to another. Examples: into, out of, to, towards, across, through. - The bird flew into the cage. - We walked across the bridge. - He ra

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