Prepositions
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Get startedWhat is a preposition? Give an example.
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A preposition describes the relationship between nouns or pronouns and other words in a sentence. It shows how words are connected. Example: 'She met Ravi at the airport' - here 'at' shows the relatio…
When do we use 'on' as a preposition of time?
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'On' is used to designate specific days and dates. Examples: 'The meeting will be held on Tuesday', 'School will reopen on the 18th of July'. Remember: Use 'on' for particular days and dates.
When do we use 'in' as a preposition of time?
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'In' is used with parts of the day and longer periods like months, years, decades, and seasons. Examples: 'We went to the park in the morning', 'I will visit Japan in the summer', 'Saira moved to our …
When do we use 'at' as a preposition of time?
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'At' is used with a specific point in time and mealtimes. Examples: 'The Principal wants to meet the class at 4:00 p.m.', 'The whole family gathered at dinnertime'. Also used with 'at night' and 'at t…
What is the difference between 'in time' and 'on time'?
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'In time' means before the exact time (early enough): 'I reached the bus station in time for the last bus.' 'On time' means at the exact time: 'I missed the bus because I could not reach on time.'…
When do we use 'for' and 'since' with time?
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'For' is used to measure a period of time (duration): 'They have been talking for forty minutes.' 'Since' is used with a specific date or time (starting point): 'Gaurav had been living here since 2014…
What is the difference between 'till' and 'until'?
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Both 'till' and 'until' mean 'up to a time that' and can be used interchangeably. Examples: 'The roads will be closed until tomorrow', 'We chatted till midnight'. They indicate continuation up to a sp…
What does 'by' mean when used with time?
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'By' means 'not later than' - indicating something will happen before or at a particular time. Examples: 'The package should be here by 11:00 a.m.', 'I will submit my paper by next week'. It refers to…
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