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Prepositions of Place
The preposition that refers to the position of someone or something in respect to something else
where it lies or is kept is called the preposition of place.
The preposition at is used to depict a point.
Read the sentences given below.
l I met her at the entrance. l I work at a bank.
The preposition in is used to depict a place with boundaries.
Read the sentences given below.
l Look at the girl in the picture. l She is in the car
The preposition on is used to depict a surface.
Read the sentences given below.
l The book is on the desk. l My apartment is on the first floor.
Here is a list of some prepositions of place.
beside above across after against along below
behind next to onto in front of between among opposite
Prepositions of Time
A preposition that conveys the idea of time is called the preposition of time. It is similar to
preposition of place, but is used in a different way.
The preposition at is used for a very specific time.
Read the sentences given below.
l I have a meeting at 9 a.m.
l The shop closes at midnight
The preposition in is used to depict a longer period of time.
Read the sentences given below.
l My birthday falls in January.
l In the evening, I like to relax.
The preposition on is used to show specific dates or days.
Read the sentences given below.
l My vacation ends on Monday.
l Independence Day is celebrated on 15August.
The preposition by is used to indicate the latest time.
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