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UNDER and
ABOVE
The words over, under and above are prepositions too.
1. We use under when something is covered and is
below something.
Examples:
I found money under a pile of books.
We tried walking under a bridge.
What is the girl doing under the table.
2. We use over when there is motion in a higher
position than something else; or a movement across a
surface; or a movement from one place or position to
another.
Examples:
The plane flew over the ocean.
A beautiful bird flew over us.
The umbrella over your head protects you from the sun.
3. We use above to indicate a higher place or position
than something/somebody.
Examples:
There is bell above the window.
A dark cloud was above the house.
There is a spider above the door.
What is the object above the
ceiling fan
table?______________