This document discusses prepositions and their usage. It defines a preposition as a part of speech that connects a noun or pronoun to another word and cannot stand alone. It then lists common prepositions like above, after, among, and provides examples of how they are used to indicate relationships of time, direction, location, manner and quantity. The document also gives examples of preposition usage in sentences and clarifies the specific uses of some prepositions like on, in, at.
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Preposition
1. A preposition is a part of speech in which it usually
precedes a noun or a pronoun.
A preposition is a connector: its function is to connect a
noun or pronoun to another word in a sentence.
It can never stand alone. It has always a noun or a
pronoun object.
3. Most often, preposition show
relationships of time, direction, location,
manner, and quantity.
They also express other relationships as
well.
4. There will be a winner in 2007.
The start of the monthly draw is in January.
The weekly draw happens on Monday.
Three winners can claim their prizes on
January 30.
5. I am here at Room 15.
The pen is at the window.
My new appliance is in the kitchen.
The drugstore is on Camia Street.
7. Across Along
Through
Over
To
Toward
From
Against
With
Into
Out Of
Around
Away (from)
8. 1. Broadcast
• My favourite channel is shown on channel 12.
•Watch the latest news on CNN
2. Print
•You can find several ideas in this book.
•Read the explanation in page 6.
3. Electronic
•The text message is on my phone.
•You can also read that message on your e-mail.
9. 1. She played with a smile.
2. The parents act with love.
3. The partners went to manila by plane.
4. The players walked on foot.
10. Is everything Now
clear to you?
ON is used when:
• Exact Arrival- On time
• Supported by- On the bridge
• Near to- On your right
• Concerning- Study on Economics
• Outside Placement- Outside corner on
the street.
• Other Places- On the Campus
• State or Condition- On leave
Or you are still
having a hard time?
Now let’s discussed
when to use the
preposition IN, ON, and
AT