Prepositions
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Get startedWhat is a preposition?
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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between nouns or pronouns and other words in a sentence. It often links a noun or pronoun to a verb, adjective, or another noun. Example: "She met R…
What is the object of a preposition?
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The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that comes with the preposition. A preposition can have more than one object. Example: "I met them at the shop and the cafe." Here, shop and cafe are…
How does the preposition at work with time?
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At is used for a specific point in time and for mealtimes. It is also used with at the weekend and at night. Examples: "The Principal wants to meet the class at 4:00 p.m." and "The whole family gather…
How does the preposition at work with place?
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At is used for a small place, an address, a specific point, a place for a specific activity, and spaces not in an enclosed area. Examples: at Sikandrabad, at 15 Golf Road, at the corner of the street,…
How does the preposition in work with time?
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In is used with parts of the day and longer periods such as months, years, decades, and seasons. It is also used with non-specific time phrases like in the future, in the past, and in the coming weeks…
How does the preposition in work with place?
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In is used with countries, cities, large towns, large spaces, and enclosed spaces. Examples: in Chennai, in London, in the forest, in the bag, in the bus, and in the lobby.
How does the preposition on work with time and place?
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On is used with specific days and dates, and with surfaces, borders, streets, islands, and some public transport. Examples: "The meeting will be held on Tuesday." "School will reopen on the 18th of Ju…
Why are in and on not used before yesterday, today, tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, last, or next?
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In and on are not used before yesterday, today, tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, last, or next. Correct forms are: "I will meet her the day after tomorrow." and "The concert was held last year." The …
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