Prepositions

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Welcome to our prepositions quiz! Prepositions may seem like small words, but they carry significant weight in English grammar. This quiz will challenge your understanding of prepositions and their usage. Test your knowledge and see how well you can navigate the world of prepositions. Instructions : Below, you'll find a series of questions. Each question presents a sentence with a blank space where a preposition should be. Your task is to select the correct preposition from the options provided. Once you've answered all the questions, click the "Submit" button to see your score. Quiz Questions : 1. The cat is __________ the roof.    a) over    b) under    c) between    d) on 2. I'll meet you __________ the park.    a) at    b) between    c) under    d) to 3. They arrived __________ the airport.    a) between    b) to    c) under    d) at 4. The book is __________ the s...

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English is a treasure trove of idiomatic expressions that add color and depth to our language. Idioms often involve prepositions and can be challenging to decipher if you're not familiar with their meanings. In this post, we're going to unravel the world of idiomatic expressions with prepositions, shedding light on some common ones and their fascinating meanings. 1. Jump on the Bandwagon : When someone "jumps on the bandwagon," it means they are joining a popular trend or activity.    Example: "After seeing all her friends with the latest smartphone, Sarah decided to jump on the bandwagon and get one too." 2. Between a Rock and a Hard Place : This idiom is used when someone is faced with a difficult choice where there are no good options.    Example: "I'm between a rock and a hard place – if I take the job, I'll have to move away from my family, but if I don't, I won't have enough income." 3. Under the Weather : When someone is feel...

Explore how famous authors use prepositions to create vivid imagery in their writing. Prepositions are powerful tools in the hands of skilled authors, enabling them to craft vivid imagery and transport readers to different worlds. In classic literature, renowned authors have demonstrated their mastery of prepositions to evoke emotions, paint pictures, and immerse readers in their narratives. Let's explore how some of these literary giants have harnessed the magic of prepositions in their works. Charles Dickens in "Great Expectations": "I took her hand in mine, and we went out of the ruined place; and, as the morning mists had risen long ago when I first left the forge, so the evening mists were rising now, and in all the broad expanse of tranquil light they showed to me, I saw no shadow of another parting from her." Here, Dickens employs the preposition "in" to depict a moment of togetherness and connection between the characters Pip a...

  Learn how to correctly use prepositions to indicate time relationships in sentences. When it comes to indicating time relationships, three common prepositions play a significant role: before, during, and after. Before : "Before" is used to denote a point in time that precedes another event or action. It establishes a clear chronological order. Examples : She had breakfast before heading to work. The concert will start at 7:00 PM, so arrive a little before to find a good seat. I completed my homework before watching my favorite TV show. During : "During" is used to indicate an event or action that occurs within a specific period of time. It highlights the overlapping nature of two actions or events. Examples: I fell asleep during the movie. The rain started during our outdoor picnic. She read a book during her long flight to Europe. After: "After" is used to signify t...

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1. About - used to express different concepts like a topic, relationship, or estimation.    Example: "Let's talk about our plans for the weekend." 2. In - used to indicate location, time, or state.    Example: "She lives in New York City." 3. On - used to indicate position, surface, or days of the week.    Example: "The book is on the table." 4. At - used to indicate a specific location, time, or state.    Example: "I'll meet you at the restaurant at 7 PM." 5. With - used to show association or possession.    Example: "I went to the park with my friends." 6. To - used to indicate direction, goal, or purpose.    Example: "She walked to the store to buy some groceries." 7. From - used to indicate origin, source, or starting point.    Example: "I received a gift from my parents." 8. By - used to indicate a method, means, or proximity.    Example: "I traveled by train to reach my destination." 9. For - ...

A preposition is a word or prepositions are a group of word that create a relation between words and they are used before a noun, pronoun, or a noun phrase to show direction, time, place, location, spatial relationships, or to introduce an object .  How to use prepositi ons correctly. 1.Prepositions must have an object. Without an object, the preposition is merely an adverb. E.g. She is in the room . (The preposition in has an object the room.)  2.Must be placed before. It comes before a noun or pronoun and it's object, but not always. E.g. She placed the pen in the bag. (In has an object box, and in is placed before box.)  3.The pronoun following the preposition should be an object form. It forms a prepositional object. If a pronoun is following a preposition, it should be in the objective form (me, her, them) and not the subjective form (I, she,  they, etc). E.g. The secret is between me and you. 4.Prepositions form. Prepositions have no form. Most prepositions are...

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