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Let us put the things in the box.
l
(Here, in shows the location of a thing inside something.)

The toys are scattered on the bed.
l
(Here, on indicates above the surface.)

The cat is sitting under the chair.
l
(Here, under indicates below something.)
The ball is between the two bats.
l
(Here, between indicates in the middle of two things.)
The painting is hanging above the window pane.
l
(Here, above indicates at a higher level than something.)
The cat is sitting behind the curtain.
l
(Here, behind indicates partly covered by something in front.)
The glass is kept by the plate.
l
(Here, by indicates next to.)

Prepositions of Time

These are prepositions that indicate time or duration.
For example: at, in, on, by, between, etc.

Read the following sentences.

I have to reach her house at 9 o’clock.
l
(Here, at indicates a particular time of the day.)

We came to this city in 2008.
l
(Here, in indicates a period of time.)

She will be leaving for Paris on Wednesday.
l
(Here, on indicates a day.)

I will finish my homework by 7 p.m.
l
(Here, by indicates a time limit.)

Prepositions Prepositions of Direction
I was at the library between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

l
(Here, between indicates the duration between two points of time.)

These are prepositions that indicate the movement.

For example: to, through, into, over, along, towards, onto, etc.

Read the following sentences.
Are you all going to the festival?
l
(Here, to indicates a specific event.)

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