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Towards
He went three steps towards the bank.
O
The boy ran towards the bridge.
O
From
My aunt is from Maharashtra.
O
I received a gift from my friend.
O
Rememberemember
R
Some words are used both as an adverb and a preposition. A preposition, unlike an
adverb, requires an object.
For example:
• Meet me outside. (adverb)
• I met him outside my house. (preposition)
Practice Time
A. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions given in the help box.
since over with to for by in of at on
1. They always travel ________________ train.
2. My uncle has lived here ________________ 2012.
3. Meet me ________________ 5 p.m.
4. The sky is full ________________ stars.
5. Arjun is going ________________ the concert. Prepositions
6. I live ________________ my parents.
7. Your grandfather must be ________________ sixty years of age.
8. The writer has written a book ________________ children.
9. Does your father go to office ________________ Sundays?
10. We all came here ________________ the month of October.
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