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- In grammar, the preposition is a word used before a noun, a noun phrase or a pronoun, connecting it to another word.
- Examples: We swam in the pool. (in is a preposition)
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There are a few types of prepositions |
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Prepositions of place/position |
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Prepositions of time |
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Prepositions of direction |
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Prepositions of Place/Position |
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Explanations |
| At |
- used to show an exact position or particular place
- table
- events
- the place where you are to do something typical (watch a film, study, work)
Examples:
- I met her at the entrance, at the bus stop
- She sat at the table
- at a concert, at the party
- at the movies, at university, at work
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| In |
1. It Is used to refer to an enclosed area.
Examples:
(a) ...in the cafe...
(b) ...in the mall...
2. Is used for large territories such as continents, countries, states, etc. (For smaller areas, at is used)
Examples:
(a) ...in Thailand...
(b) ...in Pantai Dalam...
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| At and In |
Both can be used for buildings. The difference is that 'at' refers to a building as an institution while 'in' refers to the building as a structure.
Examples:
(a) Sarah works at a hospital.
(b) Sarah works in a hospital.
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| On |
It is used to show that a particular place is located along a road, river, coastal line, etc.
Examples:
(a) ...on Jalan Donggongan...
(b) ...on Sungai Kinabatangan...
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| 13.2 |
Prepositions of Time |
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Pre-
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Usage |
Examples |
| at |
at + a specific time on the clock
at + night
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(a) We have a class at nine o'clock.
(b) We sleep at night.
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| in |
in + periods longer/shorter than a day |
(a) My birthday is in October.
(b) I was born in 1995.
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| on |
on + a specific day of the week
on + a specific date
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(a) I have badminton training on Sunday.
(b) I was born on October 13, 1995.
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| from...to |
from (a specific time) to (a specific time) |
(a) We have an extra class from 1.05 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.
(b) I have a piano lesson from 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
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| before |
Used when the first event mentioned happened first. |
(a) Siti took off her shoes before entering the house. |
| after |
Used when the first event mentioned happened next. |
(a) We had lunch after the meeting. |
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Prepositions of Direction |
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Pre-
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Usage |
Examples |
| from |
Used to show the place where someone or something starts. |
The wind is coming from the North. |
| through |
From one point to the next. |
The river runs through the valleys. |
| into |
To the inside or middle of a place, container, area, etc. |
Let's go into the auditorium. |
| towards |
In the direction of, or closer to, someone or something. |
She stood up and walked towards the fan. |
| up |
Towards a higher position. |
Put those books up on the top shelf. |
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