The preposition

Prepositions show a relation between

a noun and a pronoun and another
part of the sentence.
 Types of prepositions
POSITION
Prepositions indicate the position of a particular
person or thing in relation to another.
Examples:
1. Mother is sitting on the sofa.
2. My daughter is hiding inside the wardrobe.
3. Jasmine is looking for the toy under the bed.
 MOVEMENT
 prepositions indicate the movement of a
person or a thing in relation to another
Examples :
1. The metro train whizzed through the tunnel.
2. The boy ran ahead and whizzed into the pond
3. The birds flew over the clouds.
4. The rock rolled down the mountain.
 TIME
• Prepositions indicate the time of action when
something happens or the duration.
• EXAMPLES:
1. The bus arrived at lunch time .
2. I have lived here since 1970.
3. Please come home before it’s dark
4. They have lived here for five years.
5. School reopens on Monday.
USAGE OF PREPOSITIONS
PREPOSITION OF LOCATION
PREPOSITION OF MOVEMENT
PREPOSITION OF TIME