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Prepositions — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 7 · English Language-Grammar

Prepositions revision notes for ICSE Class 7 English Language-Grammar: 4 topics in quick points. Includes What a Preposition Does, Prepositions of Time.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. What a Preposition Does

  • A preposition shows the relation between a noun or pronoun and some other word in a sentence.
  • A preposition is placed before the noun or pronoun whose relation it shows.
  • Prepositions can also be placed before noun-like words such as gerunds.
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2. Prepositions of Time

  • At is used for a definite point of time and also for some indefinite periods such as at night.
  • On is used with days and dates.
  • In is used with parts of the day, months, years, and seasons.
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3. Prepositions of Position

  • At is used for villages, small towns, and a general neighbourhood.
  • In is used for bigger towns, states, countries, and something contained.
  • Between is used with exactly two persons or things.
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4. Prepositions of Movement and Direction

  • To shows destination or reaching a place.
  • Towards shows direction, not necessarily reaching the place.
  • Into shows movement towards the interior of something.

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A preposition shows the relation betweenAt is used for a definiteAt is used for villagesTo shows destinationBy is used for the agent

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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