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Preposition of Place
Preposition of Place
In general, we use:
1) at - for a POINT
2) in - for an ENCLOSED SPACE
3) on- for a SURFACE
In front of
Under (further
(lower than forward than
Through
or covered by someone or
(from one end
something something
or side of
else) else)
something to
the other)
Between
(in or into the
space which To
separates two Prepositio (in the
places, direction
people or ns of
of)
objects) place
From
(used to Across
show the (from one
place where side to the
someone or other of
Behind
something something
(at the
starts) with clear
back)
limits)
Examples of Prepositions of Place
Jenny waited for Jim at the corner.
I was so tired that I took a nap inthe car.
There are no prices on this menu.
The cat is under the chair.
She started talking to the man in front ofher.
They walked slowly through the woods.
What time does the flight fromAmsterdam arrive?
She walked across the road.
I hung my coat behind the door.
I go to bed at ten.
The town lies halfway between Rome and Florence.
Preposition (Time )
Other Preposition
(Movement )