Prepositions: review
key notes:
1. What is a Preposition?
- A preposition is a word that connects nouns or pronouns to other words in a sentence. It shows relationships in terms of time, place, direction, and manner.
2. Common Prepositions
Here’s a list of common prepositions to remember:
| 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 airplane flew above the clouds. |
| between | The ball rolled between the cars. |
| behind | The bike is behind the fence. |
| near | The school is near the park. |
| with | I went to the park with my friend. |
| at | We will meet at the mall. |
| for | This gift is for you. |
3. Prepositional Phrases
- A prepositional phrase is made up of a preposition, its object (a noun or pronoun), and any modifiers.
Example:
- In the phrase “under the table”:
- Preposition: under
- Object: table
- Prepositional Phrase: under the table
4. Uses of Prepositions
- To show place:
- Example: “The cat is on the roof.”
- To show time:
- Example: “We will meet after lunch.”
- To show direction:
- Example: “She walked to the store.”
- To show manner:
- Example: “He spoke with confidence.”
5. Identifying Prepositions and Phrases
- Find the Preposition: Look for words that show relationships in the sentence.
- Identify the Object: Find the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition.
- Recognize the Phrase: Combine the preposition and its object to form the complete prepositional phrase.
6. Practice Identifying Prepositions
- Identify the preposition and its object: “The dog jumped over the fence.”
- Preposition: over
- Object: fence
- Prepositional Phrase: over the fence
- Fill in the blank: “The cat is hiding _ the couch.” (options: under, with)
- Correct Answer: under
- Prepositional Phrase: under the couch
- Choose the correct preposition: “She placed the vase _ the table.” (options: on, with)
- Correct Answer: on
- Prepositional Phrase: on the table
7. Importance of Prepositions
- Enhance Writing: Using prepositions helps make writing clearer and more descriptive.
- Improve Understanding: Recognizing prepositions and prepositional phrases enhances reading comprehension.
let’s practice!
