Prepositions Drag and Drop Exercise 2
What is a Preposition?
A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and another word in the sentence. It usually indicates direction, place, time, cause, manner, or possession.
2. Types of Preposition
a) Prepositions of Place: show the position or location of something.
Examples:
The book is on the table.
She is sitting in the room.
The school is near the park.
b) Prepositions of Time: show when something happens.
Examples:
He was born on Monday.
They arrived at 7 PM.
We have exams in June.
c) Prepositions of Direction or Movement: show movement from one place to another.
Examples:
She is going to the market.
He ran towards the finish line.
The cat jumped onto the bed.
d) Prepositions of Manner, Cause, or Reason: show how or why something happens.
Examples:
She won with great effort.
They fought because of a misunderstanding.
He acted out of kindness.
e) Prepositions of Possession: show ownership.
Examples:
The keys of the car are missing.
This is a picture of my family.
f) Prepositions of Comparison & Contrast:
Examples:
She is taller **than** her brother.
Unlike his father, he is very quiet.
g) Prepositions of Agent or Instrument: indicate the means or agent performing an action.
Examples:
The letter was written by her.
The cake was cut with a knife.
3. Common Preposition + Noun Phrases:
By chance: I met him by chance.
In trouble: He is **in trouble.
On purpose: She did it on purpose.
At risk: The patient is at risk.
4. Prepositional Phrases:
A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition + noun/pronoun.
Examples:
The book **on the shelf is mine.
She walked along the river.
He sat beside her.
5. Common Preposition Errors & Corrections
Incorrect ❌
Correct ✅|
I am waiting since two hours. ❌
I am waiting for two hours. ✅
She is married with a doctor. ❌
She is married to a doctor.✅
He is good in English. ❌
He is good at English. ✅
They discussed about the issue. ❌
They discussed the issue.✅
6. Difference Between "In," "On," and "At"
Preposition:
Place
Time
In:
in a city,
in a country (in India)
in May,
in 2024.
On:
on a surface (on the table)
on Monday,
on my birthday
At:
at a point (at the door)
at 5 PM,
at noon etc.
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