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Prepositions — Chapter Summary

ICSE · Class 7 · English Language-Grammar

Summary of Prepositions for ICSE Class 7 English Language-Grammar. Part of the ICSE Class 7 English Language-Grammar syllabus.

70 questions36 flashcards2 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Overview

Prepositions are words that show the relation between a noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence. They are usually placed before the noun, pronoun, or noun-like word such as a gerund. Prepositions of time, position, and direction are used to show when something happens, where something is, or

Key Concepts

A preposition shows the relation between

A preposition shows the relation between a noun or pronoun and some other word in a sentence. It comes before the noun or pronoun whose relation it sh

At is used for a definite

At is used for a definite point of time and also for some indefinite periods. On is used with days and dates. In is used with parts of the day, month,

At is used for villages

At is used for villages, small towns, and general neighbourhood. In is used for bigger towns, states, countries, and enclosed spaces. Between is used

To shows destination

To shows destination, while towards shows direction without necessarily reaching the place. Into shows movement towards the interior. At can show the

By is used for the agent

By is used for the agent or doer of an action, while with is used for the instrument. Beside means by the side of, while besides means in addition to.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning of a preposition
  • Recognise prepositions of time, position, and direction
  • Use at, on, in, by, from, between, among, above, over, below, under, to, towards, into, against, off, out of, beside, and besides correctly
  • Distinguish between similar prepositions such as in and within, on and upon, above and over, below and under, beside and besides
  • Use common prepositional phrases correctly in sentences

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Prepositions for ICSE Class 7 English Language-Grammar?
Key topics in Prepositions include What a Preposition Does, Prepositions of Time, Prepositions of Position, Prepositions of Movement and Direction. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
How should I revise Prepositions for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 70 practice questions on Prepositions. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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