Preposition in Grammar
The Preposition
A Preposition is a word, which is placed before the a Noun to show the relation in which the person or things denoted by the Noun stands to something else.
Example
- We walked round the lake.
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The famous park is behind the statue.
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We watch our school bus at 7 A.M.
Preposition show a relation between a Noun or Pronoun and another word in the sentence. They are usually placed before a Noun or Pronoun.
Example:
- My father bought this house in 1986.
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The final watch was on Saturday.
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This accident happened on Tuesday night.
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The train arrived on time.
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The new mall will open in six days.
Exercise-1
Underline the Preposition in the following sentences:
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The frightened child hid under the bed.
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Roshan had parked his bicycle against the gate.
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My mother is in the garden.
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The boat is sailing under the bridge.
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The dog ran across the road.
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The plane is flying above the clouds.
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The boy is lying on the grass.
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The restaurant is behind the Museum.
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The gift shop is next to the bank.
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Mr. Harry came through the back door.
Exercise-2
- Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday is ____ 2nd October.
1.on , 2. at, 3. by, 4. in
- Will the bank be open ____ half past nine.
1.on, 2. at, 3. in, 4. by
- Please wait, I can get ready _____ ten minutes.
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in, 2. by, 3. on, 4. at
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train will be here _____ 2 pm if it is in time.
A. at, 2. on, 3. by, 4. in
- Shall we have dinner together ____ the twenty seventh of this month.
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by, 2. at, 3. in, 4. on,
Exercise-3
Insert Preposition
1. At or In
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The man lived ____ Chennai.
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He was born ____ Rishikesh.
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He is not _____ home.
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They will not stay _____ India.
2. In or Into
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Come _____ the classroom.
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He dropped his hat _____ the well.
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The boys played ____ the park.
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Pour the milk _____ the jug.
3. By or with
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The house was struck _____ lighting.
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The agreement was signed ____ this pen.
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The tiger was killed ___ the hunter ______ a spear.
4. Between or Among
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The stool stands ______ the two tables.
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Once there arose a quarrel ______ the Sun the Wind.
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There is honour ______ thrives also.
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The food was shared.
5. Beside or Besides
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Three girls ___ Mary entered the race.
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The bagger walked ______ his dog.
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Don’t walk _____ me.
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I have three other hats _____ this.
Exercise-4
Fill in the blanks with suitable Prepositions:
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Please attend ________ what he is saying.
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I prefer coffee _____ tea.
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He jumped _____ the river.
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My brother is found ______ music.
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Take care _____ your health.
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She comes _____ a poor family.
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She is angry _____ me.
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He invited me _____ tea.
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I complained _______ the Headmaster.
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I complained _______ him.
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He complained ______ the injustice done to him.
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He died _____ malaria.
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He was accused _____ theft.
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He arrived _____ the station ____ time.
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He quarrelled ____ me for nothing.
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She is proud ______ her beauty.
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She acted _____ my advice.
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He agreed _____ my proposal.
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He fought bravely _____ his enemies.
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He depends ______ his friend.
ANSWER
Exercise-1
- under, 2. against, 3. in, 4. under, 5. across, 6. flying, 7. in, 8. behind, 9. next, 10. Although.
Exercise-2
- in, 2. at, 3. in, 4. at, 5. on.
Exercise-3
- a. in, b. at, c. at, d. in.
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a. in, b. into, c. into, d. in.
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a. with, b. with, c. with by.
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a. between, b. among, c. among, d. between.
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a. besides, b. beside, c. beside, d. besides.
Exercise-4
- for, 2. than, 3. into, 4. into, 5. to, 6. from, 7. with, 8. for, 9. to, 10. about.11. about, 12. into, 13. by, 14. to, 15. write, 16. of, 17. for, 18. to, 19. write, 20. on.