Use of prepositions

1. THE Preposition
By: Sohail Ahmed Kalhoro

2. Preposition
• A word or words which show relationship between
noun or pronoun is called preposition.
• Example:
• On
• Of
• In
• Under etc

3. • The cat is under the table.
Preposition Noun
• The school is near the park.
Preposition Noun

4. Preposition for place
• These prepositions are used to show place.
• e.g. in, on, at, etc
I work in a hospital.
They are on the hills.
I’m at the bus-stop.

5. Preposition for direction
• These prepositions show direction.
e.g. to, towards, into, through etc.
They were going towards the east.
The train passed through the tunnel.

6. Preposition for agent
• e.g. by
• The match is won by Pakistan.
• This glass is broken by Ali.

7. Preposition for device, instrument
or machines
• e.g. on, by, with, etc.
• We work on computer.
• We see far thing by a telescope.

8. Prepositional verbs
• These prepositions are used with verbs.
e.g. look at, look after, laugh at, take up, get up etc
• They are also called Phrasal Verbs.

9. Preposition for time
• These prepositions are used for showing time.
• e.g. in, on, at, etc.
• He comes here on Monday.
• We have our breakfast at 7 o’clock.
• They go to picnic in summer vacations.

10. PREPOSITIONS OF TIME
• In (the)
• Parts of the day (not night)
• In the morning, in the evening, in the afternoon
• At night
• Example
• I always go to school in the morning.
• She has English lesson in the evening.
• I’ll come in the afternoon.

11. IN
• Months:
• In February In May In April
• Example:
• She was killed in May.
•
• Seasons:
• In (the) summer
• In (the) winter
• Example:
• I went to the zoo in summer.

12. IN
• Year:
• In 1990 In 1947 In the Ice age
• Example:
• Sahil was born in 1997.
•
• Decade:
• In 1820s In 1930s in 1960s
• Example:
• Microscope was invented in 1610s.

13. AT
• At (the)
• Clock time:
• at 8 o’clock
• At 2:30 p.m
• At sun rise
• At sun set
• Night:
• at night

14. AT
• Holiday periods:
• at Eid
• At the weekend
• At dinner time/lunch time/breakfast time
• At same time
• At present

15. ON
• On (the)
• Day of the week
• On Saturday
• On Sunday
•
• Dates
• On the 20th May
• On 3rd January

16. WORDS FOLLOWED BY APPROPRIATE
PREPOSITIONS
These players must abide by the rules of game.
She was absent from class yesterday.
He was accused of theft
You must act upon the advice of your teacher.
I agree with you on this matter but I really contradict on
that one.
She was angry at my behaviour.
You are angry with me.
He will appear before the judge.

17. You are aware of my problems.
They were begging for alms.
Muslims believe in oneness of God.
This luggage belongs to me.
Twins were born to her.
He was born in a rich family.
He does not care for me.
She is very careful about her health.

18. • I’ll complain against you to the principal.
• He had no confidence in his daughters.
• She was confident of her success.
• They’re conscious of his weaknesses.
• They have no control over their son.
• Pakistan is dear to us.
• The whole family depends on him.
• The letter was delivered to me only.

19. • He died of cancer.
• They are ready to die for country.
• I cannot dream of these comforts.
• They are not eligible for this post.
• She had engaged to a rich man.
• Twelve inches are equal to one foot.
• I have faith in God.

20. • The dog is faithful to his master.
• Sialkot is famous for sports goods
• We must fight for our rights.
• You have to fill in the blanks.
• His son was fond of eating sweets.
• The basket is full of flowers.
• I was glad at his success.
• I shall be grateful to you for this kindness.

21. • He was grieved at his friend’s loss.
• You are guilty of this murder.
• What has happened to my friend?
• I’m sorry to hear about his sad death
• Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.
• There is hope of his recovery from illness.
• I am ignorant of your short comings.

22. 1. He is included in this plan.
2. Smoking is injurious to health.
3. She took no interest in studies.
4. He introduced his father to his guests.
5. She is weak in mathematics.
6. I am good at climbing the trees.
7. We should pray to God for success.
8. You ought not to take pride in work.
9. I have pity for the poor.
10.Don’t be jealous of others.

23. • You must not laugh at anybody.
• He is junior to me in age.
• Hard work is the key to success.
• My teacher is kind to children.
• I knocked at the door several times.
• This road leads to Karachi.
• Listen to me very carefully.
• That chair is made of wood.

24. The train arrived at Dadu station earlier.
You should be ashamed of your mistake.
They assured me of their help.
This chew gum is made of chicle.
He married to the Chinese girl.
Rashid Manahas Shaheed was loyal to his country.
They are opposed to each other.
I’m thankful to you for this help.

25. EXERCISE 1
1. She usually laughs________her.
2. Ali went home ________lunchtime.
3. It often snows ________ January.
4. We have summer vacations________ June and July.
5. Where will you be________ Eid day.
6. Hussain goes ________ a long walk.
7. An insect sat _______ the flower _____ the nectar ______ the flower.
8. The birds were singing _____ the branches _______ of the trees.
9. You ought to meet me______10:30 a.m.
10. Police called us________ midnight.

26. EXERCISE 2
1. I have no schools ________Sundays.
2. His father comes home ____dinner time.
3. They came _______ me.
4. I went ___________ them.
5. The pen is _________ the basket.
6. The book is……….the table.
7. I wrote a letter……….my pen……….one hour.
8. She looks……….the butterflies.
9. He died……….autumn.
10. He is……….the foot……….the tree.