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XX.1 Complete the sentence with the best preposition

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What Are Prepositions?

Prepositions are small words that show the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and another word in the sentence. They tell us about position, direction, or time.

Examples:
  • The cat is on the bed.
  • We walked to the park.
  • He sat under the tree.
Helpful Hint

Think of prepositions as "position words" because they often tell where or when something happens.

Prepositions of Place

These prepositions tell us where something is located.

Examples:
  • The dog is in the house.
  • The book is on the table.
  • The ball rolled under the chair.
Helpful Hint

When you want to show location, use words like in, on, under, next to, or behind.

Prepositions of Direction

These prepositions tell us where something is going or moving toward.

Examples:
  • We walked to school.
  • The ball rolled into the box.
  • The bird flew over the fence.
Helpful Hint

Look for movement or action when using prepositions like to, into, onto, over, and toward.

Prepositions of Time

These prepositions tell us when something happens.

Examples:
  • We play outside after lunch.
  • She goes to bed at night.
  • We read before dinner.
Helpful Hint

Use at for exact times, in for parts of the day or longer periods, and on for days and dates.

Using Prepositions Correctly

Prepositions make sentences clearer by showing relationships. Choosing the right preposition depends on whether you are talking about place, direction, or time.

Examples:
  • Place: The cat is on the sofa.
  • Direction: She ran into the room.
  • Time: We eat dinner at six o’clock.
Helpful Hint

Always check if the preposition is showing place, direction, or time to make your sentence correct and clear.