English speaking lesson 23

Prepositions in English Grammar

Prepositions are an important part of English grammar that are used to connect nouns and pronouns with other words in a sentence. They describe the relationship between the noun or pronoun and other words in the sentence.

Here are some important things to know about prepositions in English grammar:

1. Definition: A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in the sentence.

2. Placement: Prepositions are usually placed before a noun or pronoun in the sentence.

Example: The book is on the table.

In this sentence, “on” is the preposition, and it shows the relationship between the book and the table.

3. Common prepositions: Some of the most common prepositions in English include: on, in, at, with, from, to, of, for, by, about, and with.

4. Prepositions of time: Prepositions are commonly used to indicate time. For example: at, on, in, before, after, during, etc.

Example: We will meet at the restaurant at 6 PM.

5. Prepositions of place: Prepositions are also used to indicate place or location. For example: in, on, under, above, beside, etc.

Example: The cat is sleeping on the bed.

6. Prepositional phrases: Prepositions are often used in prepositional phrases, which consist of the preposition, its object, and any modifiers of the object.

Example: The book on the table is mine.

In this sentence, “on the table” is the prepositional phrase, and “table” is the object of the preposition “on.”

7. Common errors: Some common errors in using prepositions include: using the wrong preposition, leaving out the preposition, or using the wrong form of the preposition.

Example: I’m going to the store to buy milk.

In this sentence, “to” is the correct preposition to use with “go,” but “for” or “at” would be incorrect.

In conclusion, prepositions play a crucial role in English grammar, helping to link nouns and pronouns with other words in a sentence. By understanding the proper use of prepositions and prepositional phrases, you can improve your English writing and communication skills.

Example sentences  of prepositions:

• The book is On the table.
• The computer is on the table.
• The clerk is at the seat.
• There is green paint on the door.
• Father is standing at the door.
• I’ll see you at home.
• Neha is coming into the room.
• Shama and Kamal both are in the room.
• I’ll pour some more water into the glass.
• People bathe in the river.
• We sit on the bench,
• but father sits in the arm-chair.
• Why don’t you sit at the table?
• Feed the floppy into the computer.
• He went into his house.
• The letter was sent by courier.
• Please translate this from Urdu into English.
• Don’t judge a person by his clothes.
• I filled the bottle with milk.
• The tiger was killed by the hunter.
• He stood beside his brother.
• I kept football beside hockey stick.
• Divide the sweets between Sharit and Mehmood.
• Shimla is situated amongst the mountains.
• He is a man of principles.
• There is a bridge over the Yamuna river.
• Throw the ball over the wall.
• Birds are flying over the bridge.
• Boats are under the bridge.
• Anis is standing between Raja and Danish.
• Raquib is in front of Ratique.
• Rafiqua is standing behind him.
• We are in confusion.
• The money is in my pocket.
• Fishes are in the sea.
• Who is inside?