B2-34 Prepositions of Place
B2-34 Prepositions of Place
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Development and
Growth and
Prepositions (Time
and Place)
Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word
in a sentence. They can be used to show time, place, or direction.
• after
• before
• during
• from
• in
• on
• since
• to
• until
• above • below
• across • beneath
• against • beside
• along • between
• among • by
• at • down
• behind • from
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• in • through
• near • to
• of • under
• off • upon
• on • with
• over • within
• past • without
Here are some simplified rules for using prepositions of time and place:
Examples
• I went to the store after school.
• The meeting is at 2:00 p.m.
• I live in the house on the corner.
• The cat is under the bed.
• The book is on the table.
Quiz
Which preposition is used to show when something happens?
(a) of
(b) on
(c) at
(d) in
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Worksheet
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.
1. after
2. before
3. during
4. from
5. in
6. on
7. since
8. to
9. until