Prepositions Part-4

Preposition is a word (or group of words) used esp. before a noun or pronoun to show place, position, time etc.

BELOW, at a lower position

1. The valley is below the hill.
2. Don't write below this line.
3. The temperature will remain below freezing point.
4. His rank is below an inspector.
5. He got below 50% marks.

ACROSS

Part I From one side to another side

1. Can he swim across the river?
2. The child ran across the ground.
3. Draw a line across the page.

Part II On the other side

1. My house is across the street.
2. Please wait for me across the road.
   

ABOUT relating to, on the point of

1. Do you know anything about him?
2. I have no knowledge about it.
3. They are about to go.
4. The movie was about to start.
5. Has he written a book about China?

TOWARDS, in the direction of

1. They ran towards the crossing.
2. He hit the ball towards the goal.
3. It is the first step towards greater unity between India and Pakistan.
4. Parents should be friendly towards the children.

THROUGH, in one side and out another side of

1. The tiger jumped through the ring.
2. They went through a tunnel.
3. The river yamuna flows through Delhi.
4. The boys ran through the street.
5. I came to know about this computer through a newspaper advertisement.
6. The news spread throughout the country.

ALONG, on a course parallel to

1. We can go along this wall.
2. They went along the track/canal.
3. let's have a stroll along the river bank.

ALONGWITH, in addition to

1. The company is giving a vcd free alongwith television.
2. I gave him a pen alongwith the book.

SINCE, (point of time)

1. It has been raining since morning.
2. He has been living in Delhi since 1987.
3. I haven't visited him since his last birthday party.

BESIDE, at the side of, next to, near

1. You may sit beside me.
2. Please keep this chair beside the bench.

BESIDES, in addition to

1. Besides vegetables she bought apples.
2. Besides WagonR they have a Ford Ikon .

UP, from a lower to a higher point

1. Why are they going up the hill?
2. climb up these stairs.

DOWN, from a higher to a lower point

1. They ran down the slope.
2. The stone rolled down the hill.
3. Her hair were hanging down.

ONTO, moving to a position on

1. He climbed onto the horse.
2. He moved the books onto the third shelf.

AMID/AMIDST/IN THE MIDST OF, in the middle of, surrounded by

1. Amid noise I was unable to hear anything.
2. It was difficult for him to work in the city amidst such cirsumstances.
3. Amid confusion she lost her way.
4. In the midst of clappings he announced this scheme.

BENEATH, to a lower position

1. There was a toy beneath the leaves.
2. I can't do this work as it is beneath my dignity.
3. The boat sank beneath the waves.

BEYOND, on the far side of

1. It was beyond his power.
2. The kidnappers have gone beyond the reach of the police.
3. This bike is beyond repair now.
4. Don't study beyond midnight.

AROUND, on all sides

1. They drove around the city.
2. Build a wall around this garden.

Prepositions Part-3

Preposition is a word (or group of words) used esp. before a noun or pronoun to show place, position, time etc.

OFF
Part I Separation

1. The button of my shirt has come off.
2. He fell off a ladder.
3. Please keep off the grass.

Part II Disconnection

1. Who cut off the telephone wire ?
2. Please switch off the T.V.

AGAINST, resting on

1. They can't speak against their leader.
2. He won't go against your advice.
3. He was leaning against the wall.

BY
Part I Person

1. The tiger was killed by the hunter.
2. This story was written by Premchand.

Part II Transport

1. He will go by air.
2. I sent the documents by mail.
3. They will travel by bus.

Part III Selling

1. Milk is sold by the litre.
2. Bananas are sold by the dozen.

Part IV Time (Period)

1. I had completed this work by 5 PM.
2. They will pay off the loan by June.

Misc.

• He walked by me without speaking.
• May I pay by cheque?
• He earns his bread and butter by writing.
• Switch it on by pressing that button.
• You can get promotion by working hard.
• I caught the thief by the neck.
• This room is 15' by 20'.
• The bullet missed him by one centimetre.
• Is the curtain short by one feet?
• He is an advocate by profession.
• She swore by God.
• Keep a dictionary by you while reading.
• I am an Indian by birth.

WITHOUT, not having

1. You can't leave a country without a passport.
2. Don't touch anything without my permission.
3. She posted the letter without a stamp.
4. Never act without thought.
5. Has he left without speaking?

BEHIND, at the back of

1. The thief was hiding behind the door.
2. My house is behind the school.
3. The train is behind the time.
4. The sun disappeared behind he clouds.
5. My family is behind me in my ambition to become an engineer.
6. India is behind China in business.
7. Advise him to stand behind the counter.

DURING, within a specified period of time

1. They did nothing during the last week.
2. She will complete this course during the summer vacation.
3. Raise this issue during the discussion.

OVER, higher than

1. There is no fan over the table.
2. The aeroplane is hovering over our colony.
3. We are passing over London.
4. He jumped over the wall.

Misc.

• They held an umbrella over her.
• Turn over the page.
• He ruled over a great empire.
• He has little control over his emotions.
• Spread a cloth over the table.

Bridge over a river, famous all over the world, argument over money, consider over the application, etc.

UNDER, lower than

1. They took rest under a tree.
2. The books are under the pillow.
3. Please push this table under the fan.

Misc.

• The water flows under the bridge.
• Tthe children under 4 are not admitted.
• He has a staff of ten working under him.
• India was under British rule till 1947.
• Under the terms you have to pay the penalty.
• The matter is still under consideraion.
• He did it under the influence of his friends.
• Don't open an account under a false name.

ABOVE, higher than

1. Fix a tube light above the table.
2. There is no map above the chair.
3. His head was above water.
4. He got above 60% marks.
5. The water came above his knee.
6. We are flying above the clouds.
7. It weighs above 5 kgs.
8. She is above suspicion.
9. He must be above 18.

Prepositions Part-2

Preposition is a word (or group of words) used esp. before a noun or pronoun to show place, position, time etc.

AT
Part I Small cities, town, villages, colonies

1. They live at Sonipat.
2. I live at Moti Nagar.

Part II Age

1. He retired at 56.
2. She wrote her first poem at 9.

Part III Time

1. We reached there at 9pm.
2. Do you get up at 5am?

At dawn, at sunrise, at noon, at sunset, at night

Part IV Near a place or thing

1. Who is standing at the door?
2. They were playing at the river.
3. The students are sitting at the table.

Part V Selling

1. The apples are being sold at Rs.30/- a Kg.

Misc.

• My father is not at home.
• Pakistan and India are at peace.
• Open you book at page no.23.
• At first they became angry, at last they agreed.
• He aimed at the bird.
• They were gossiping at the corner of street.

At school, at hotel, at head office, at the moment, at the end, at the weekend, at Christmas, smile at, shout at, at ease, at war, delighted at result, etc.

FROM
Part I Place

1. They have just come from Mumbai.
2. Withdraw money from the bank.

Part II Person

1. You can borrow money from your friend.
2. I have taken this book from Raja.

Part III Time

1. He works from morning till evening.
2. We shall start this work from Monday.

Part IV Source

1. The light comes from the sun.
2. She has taken the story from this book.

TO
Part I Place/direction

1. Who is going to market ?
2. They are going to America in May.

Part II Before a verb

1. He wants to go there.
2. To take exercise is good for health.

Part III Time

1. He works from 9am to 7pm.
2. They lived in our house from April 1996 to June 1999.
3. It is ten minutes to five.

Misc.

• She is secretary to the managing director.
• He won by five goals to three.
• Don't compare it to her.
• I prefer tea to coffee.
• This machine is superior to that.
• There are 100 centimetres to the metre.
• She is devoted to her family.

FOR

Part I Reason, Purpose

1. I have bought a gift for you.
2. Can you prepare a cup of tea for me ?

Part II Time

1. He has been living here for ten years.
2. We lived there for six months.

Misc.

• They walked for ten miles.
• He bought this book for Rs.200/-
• The people mistook him for the minister
• She is planning to run for MLA in the election.

WITH, in the company of

Part I Person

1. He is sitting with his friends.
2. Were you quarrelling with your neighbours ?

Part II Instruments/Things

1. Wear this tie with yellow shirt.
2. Why did you beat him with a stick?

Misc.

• He played with skill.
• I am pleased with your decision.
• We left with our father's permission.
• My brother is sick with flu.
• Everybody grows older with the days.
• I can complete this work with your help.
• Was the child trembling with fear?
• With all her faults I still liked her.

WITHIN, in the specified period, area etc.

1. He will come back within ten minutes.
2. Did you pay off the loan within an year?
3. Please live within your rights.
4. He finds it hard to live within his income.
5. Please keep this information within the family.

OF belonging to, concerning

Part I Relation

1. Who is the owner of this car?
2. Has he become the manager of this bank?
3. This is the responsibility of a nurse.
4. The people of this area love to grow plants.

Part II Material

1. The ring is made of gold.
2. I bought a shirt made of cotton.

Misc.

• I have never heard of such a place.
• She is a lover of classical music.
• The love of mother is necessary for a child.
• Has he any hope of victory?

Prepositions Part-1

Preposition is a word (or group of words) used esp. before a noun or pronoun to show place, position, time etc.

AFTER

Part I, later than

1. I shall meet you after Monday.
2. He came after 3pm.

Part II, behind (movement)

1. The police ran after the thief.

BEFORE

Part I, earlier than

1. Please meet me before 6pm.
2. I shall complete this work before June.
3. He arrived before me.
4. I put my work before everything.

Part II, in front of

1. Mohan was brought before the principal.
2. he made a statement before the police.

AMONG/AMONGST, in the middle (more than two)

1. He distributed toffees among children.
2. I have to deliver speech among them.
3. You should work among the poor.
4. Who amongst you are ready to go there?

BETWEEN, in the middle (only two)

1. He distributed mangoes between Meena and Rajani.
2. There was no agreement between workers and management.
3. Meet me between 7 to 8 am.

ON
Part I On Something

1. The books are on the table.
2. There is no name plate on the door.
3. Let's sit on the grass.
4. Don't hit anybody on the head.

Part II Day and date

1. I shall come to meet you on Monday.
2. He will return this money on 5th Sep.
3. He reached on the morning of 9th june.

Misc.

• He has gone to Mumbai on business.
• Are you going on picnic ?
• On reaching home he called his friend.
• He read a lesson on philosophy.
• This car runs on patrol only.
• He was arrested on a charge of cheating .
• Nine percent interest will be charged on loan.
• They live on bread and tea.
• Is he on leave now-a-days?
• The factory was on fire.

UPON, on (movement)
1. He threw books upon the table.
2. The tiger jumped upon the jackal.
3. The last date of income tax payment is almost upon us. (very near)

IN
Part I inside

1. They are sitting in the room.
2. There is no pencil in the box.

in the street, in the sky, in the newspaper, in the bed, in the fire, etc.

Part II with countries and big cities etc.

1. He lives in Delhi.
2. They opened a shop in America.
3. It is the highest mountain in the world.

Part III Time

1. He will complete this work in three months.
2. We shall buy a new car in October.

In the morning, In the afternoon, In the evening, In the night, in the past, in 2001, etc.

Misc.

• He has faith in God.
• They were bathing in the river.
• They are interested in reading books.
• He has spent his life in politics.

In uniform, in the rain, in English, in ink, in groups, in rows, in two parts, in thousands, in cash, in loud voice, in business, etc.

INTO Movement from out side to inside.

1. They went into the room.
2. He poured coffee into the cups.

Misc.

• He translated the story into English.
• Turn this portion into a study room.
• He came into power two years ago.
• Fold the napkins into triangles.