The following words are prepositions :
Prepositions of Place
- About: Approximately, around, concerning
- Example: The meeting is about starting a new project.
- Above: Higher than, over
- Example: The bird is flying above the tree.
- Across: From one side to the other
- Example: We walked across the bridge.
- After: Following in time or order
- Example: I’ll see you after the movie.
- Against: In opposition to, leaning on
- Example: He leaned against the wall.
- Along: Parallel to, following the length of
- Example: We walked along the beach.
- Among: In the midst of, surrounded by
- Example: The book was among the others on the shelf.
- Around: Surrounding, approximately
- Example: The park is around the corner.
- At: In a specific place or time
- Example: I’ll be at home at 5 PM.
- Before: Earlier than, in front of
- Example: Please arrive before the meeting starts.
- Behind: At the back of, following
- Example: The dog is behind the tree.
- Below: Lower than, underneath
- Example: The cat is below the table.
- Beneath: Underneath, below
- Example: The treasure is buried beneath the ground.
- Beside: Next to, by the side of
- Example: The chair is beside the table.
- Besides: In addition to, except for
- Example: Besides swimming, I also like to play tennis.
- Between: In the middle of, shared by two or more
- Example: The ball is between the two players.
- Beyond: Further on, more than
- Example: The mountains are beyond the lake.
- By: Near, close to, through the agency of
- Example: I went by bus.
- Despite: In spite of
- Example: Despite the rain, we went for a walk.
Prepositions of Time
- Down: Lower, to a lower level
- Example: The price went down.
- During: throughout the time of
- Example: I slept during the movie.
- For: Indicating a duration of time
- Example: He worked for two hours.
- From: Beginning at, originating from
- Example: She came from France.
- In: Within, during, at
- Example: I’ll be in Paris next week.
- Into: Inside, to the interior of
- Example: He walked into the room.
- Like: Similar to, resembling
- Example: She looks like her mother.
- Near: Close to, not far from
- Example: The store is near the school.
- Of: Belonging to, relating to
- Example: The book of poems.
- Off: Away from, not on
- Example: Get off the bus.
- On: Upon, at, in
- Example: The cat is on the roof.
- Out: Outside, away from
- Example: Go out!
- Over: Above, across, more than
- Example: The bridge is over the river.
- Since: From a certain time
- Example: I have lived here since 2005.
- Through: Passing from one side to the other, by means of
- Example: The river flows through the city.
- Throughout: In every part of, during the whole of
- Example: The museum is open throughout the year.
- Till: Until
- Example: I’ll wait till he arrives.
- To: In the direction of, toward
- Example: Go to the store.
- Toward(s): In the direction of
- Example: She walked towards the park.
- Under: Below, beneath
- Example: The cat is under the bed.
- Until: Up to the time of
- Example: I’ll work until 5 PM.
- Up: Higher, upward
- Example: Go up the stairs.
- Upon: On, over
- Example: The book is upon the table.
- With: Together with, by means of
- Example: I went with my friends.
- Within: Inside, inside of
- Example: The cat is within the house.
- Without: Not having, lacking
- Example: He went out without a coat.
Prepositions in Prepositional Phrases
- at your house
- at home
- in the market
- in the afternoon
- at school
- to the bank
Prepositions Exercises
Exercise I
Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentences.
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I will wait (for to) you here tomorrow.
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She will be back (on in) ten minutes.
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Can I borrow your pen (for during) ten minutes?
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It has been raining (from since) yesterday.
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The class starts (at in) 7 o’clock.
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My father looks tired (at on) the end of the day.
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I always get up early (on in) the morning.
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I usually get up (at in) half past four.
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Her stamina is improving day (with by) day.
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Please cut it (by with) a sharp knife.
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Once (in at) a while we eat out.
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The bank hours are (from since) eight (to till) five.
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We have been studying English (for in) three years.
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Please come (on at) time.
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I see her (from for) time (to till) time.
Exercise II
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition provided.
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above beside on on in in in in at from from of for out over through to |
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The Quran is …the desk.
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The ship is 3 kilometres …the port.
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I am … home now.
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Sit …this sofa.
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The Citarum River lies south …Bandung.
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We live … Subang.
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My father arrived … Jakarta yesterday.
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She’s been waiting … you since you left.
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The dog jumped …the fence.
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He got …his car and drove it fast.
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Do you always get … the bus at the same time?
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The wind blew the paper …of the door.
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What time do you usually go …school?
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How far is it … here to your office?
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The burglar entered the house …an open window.
Answer
Exercise I
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for
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in
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for
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since
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at
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at
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in
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at
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by
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with
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in
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from, to
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for
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on
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from, to
Exercise II
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on
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from
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at
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on
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of
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in
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in
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for
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over
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in
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on
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out
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to
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from
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through
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