1. What is a Preposition?

• A preposition is a word that links nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence. It often tells us about time, place, direction, or manner.

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2. Common Prepositions

Here are some common prepositions:

Preposition	Example Sentence
in	The cat is in the box.
on	The book is on the table.
under	The dog is under the bed.
above	The picture is above the sofa.
between	The ball is between the shoes.
behind	The tree is behind the house.
near	The school is near my house.
with	I went to the park with my friend.
at	We will meet at the mall.
for	This gift is for you.

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3. How to Use Prepositions

• Show Relationships: Prepositions help clarify where something is, when something happens, or how something is done. Examples:
• “The cat is on the roof.” (place)
• “I will see you after school.” (time)
• “She walked to the store.” (direction)
• Prepositional Phrases: A preposition is often part of a prepositional phrase, which includes the preposition and its object (the noun or pronoun that follows it). Example:
• “We sat on the grass.” (Here, on is the preposition, and the grass is the object of the preposition.)

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4. Important Notes:

• Practice Identifying Prepositions: Look for prepositions in sentences and see how they connect the ideas.
• Use Prepositions in Writing: Encourage students to use prepositions in their sentences to provide more detail.

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Practice Examples:

1. Identify the preposition: “The cat is under the table.”

• Preposition: under

1. Fill in the blank: “The kids are playing _ the park.”

• Correct Answer: in

1. Choose the correct preposition: “The ball rolled _ the hill.” (options: down, up)

• Correct Answer: down

let’s practice!