Prepositions of place refer to words that indicate location, such as "at", "in", "on", "under", "next to", "behind", "between", and "in front of". The document provides examples of how each preposition of place is used to discuss the location of something, such as "the mall is located at the intersection", "we spent a quiet evening at home", and "the cat is under the table". Prepositions of place can be used to discuss locations in an almost endless variety of contexts.
2. WHAT IS A PREPOSITION OF PLACE?
A preposition of place is a preposition which is used to refer to a
place where something or someone is located and however they
can be used to discuss an almost endless number of places.
3. PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
At
A preposition of place which is used to discuss a certain point
In
A preposition of place which is used to discuss an enclosed space
On
A preposition of time which is used to discuss a surface
5. PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
Under - Below something
Next to Beside
Behind - At the back of
Between Something is on each side
in front of - The part that is in the direction it faces
6. EXAMPLES
The mall is located at the intersection of Main Street and Third Avenue.
We spent a quiet evening at home.
Im growing tomatoes in my garden.
Marie was born in Paris, France.
Please place the bouquet on the table.
I really wish you would stop throwing your dirty clothes on the floor.
7. EXAMPLES
The cat is under the table.
Our house is next to the supermarket.
Our house is behind the church.
Our house is between the supermarket and the school.
Our house is in front of the library.