Identify prepositions

Key Notes:

✨ Identify Prepositions ✨

What is a Preposition?

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun/pronoun and other words in a sentence.

It often tells where, when, or how something happens.

🌟 Example:

• The book is on the table. 📚➡️🪑
• She arrived after the party. 🎉⏰

Common Prepositions

Prepositions of Place/Position 🏠

1. in – inside something

• The apple is in the basket. 🍎🧺

2. on – on the surface of something

• The pen is on the desk. 🖊️🪑

3. under – below something

• The cat is under the chair. 🐱🪑

4. above, over, below, between, among

• The lamp is above the table. 💡🪑

Prepositions of Time ⏰

1. at – a specific time

• The train leaves at 5 PM. 🚆🕔

2. on – a day or date

• My birthday is on Monday. 🎂📅

3. in – a month, year, or long period

• She was born in July. 🎉🌞

Prepositions of Direction/Movement ➡️

1. to – towards a place

• We are going to school. 🏫👫

2. into – entering something

• He jumped into the pool. 🏊‍♂️💦

3. onto – movement to a surface

• She climbed onto the roof. 🏠

Other Common Prepositions

• with, about, for, from, by, of, like, as

Example:

• I am talking with my friend. 🗣️👭
• This gift is for you. 🎁

Tips to Identify Prepositions ✅

• Look for a relationship word between a noun/pronoun and another word.
• e.g., “The cat is under the table.” 🐱🪑
• Ask where, when, or how the action happens.
• Remember, prepositions are never alone – they always connect!
• Common mistake: “He runs fast.” ❌
• “fast” is an adverb, not a preposition.

Fun Trick to Remember Prepositions 🎉

Think of “PLACE TIME DIRECTION” – most prepositions fit into one of these categories.

• Place: in, on, under, above, between
• Time: at, on, in, during
• Direction: to, into, onto, towards

Quick Practice Examples ✍️

Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition:

• The cat is hiding ___ the bed. 🐱🛏️ (under)
• I will meet you ___ 3 PM. 🕒 (at)
• The bird flew ___ the tree. 🐦🌳 (onto)
• She is talking ___ her sister. 👭 (with)

Let’s practice!