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Prepositions in English
Prepositions are words that show the relationship between things (place, time, direction).
They tell us where, when, or how something happens.
Prepositions of Place
To show location
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on= surface
The book is on the table
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in= inside
The cat is in the room
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under= below
The cat is under the chair
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behind= back side
The ball is behind the box
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at= specific point
The boy is at the door
Quick Reference
| Preposition | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| in | inside | in the room |
| on | surface | on the table |
| at | specific point | at school |
Real-Life Usage
At Home
The keys are on the table.
The dog is under the bed.
At School
I sit in the classroom.
The teacher is at the board.
Daily Life
I am going to market.
She is from Karachi.
Common Mistakes
I am in school at Monday
→I am at school on Monday
The pen is in the table
→The pen is on the table
I meet you in Monday
→I meet you on Monday
Prepositions Quiz
Test your knowledge
Q1: The book is ___ the table.
Q2: She is ___ the room.
Q3: I wake up ___ 6 AM.
Q4: I will meet you ___ Monday.
Q5: She is going ___ school.