What does it mean?
Simple prepositions are single words that connect a noun or pronoun to the rest of a sentence. They can show place, time, direction, reason, possession, agent, instrument, comparison, or relationship.
at school
in the box
on Monday
with a pencil
Many simple prepositions are tiny but powerful.
Placeat, in, on, near, under, over, above, below, behind, beside, between, among, inside, outsidewhere?
Timeat, in, on, before, after, during, since, until, till, by, forwhen?
Directionto, from, into, onto, through, across, along, around, past, up, down, off, outwhere to?
These three are used for place and time.
atUse for a point or exact time.at the door, at 8:00
inUse for inside spaces or longer times.in the room, in July
onUse for surfaces, days, and dates.on the table, on Friday
Simple prepositions can show where things are.
under / below / beneathThe bag is under the desk.lower position
over / aboveThe fan is above the bed.higher position
beside / near / byAli sat beside Omar.close position
Simple prepositions can show movement.
to / fromWe walked to school from home.destination and starting point
into / outThe cat jumped into the box and got out.entering and leaving
through / acrossWe walked through the gate and across the yard.inside path and side-to-side path
Simple prepositions can show when or how long.
before / afterBrush your teeth before bed.earlier or later
during / untilStay quiet during the lesson until the bell.inside a time, up to a time
since / for / bysince 2020, for two hours, by Fridaystart, duration, deadline
Some simple prepositions show reason or purpose.
forThis gift is for you.purpose or receiver
because?Because of is phrasal, but for can sometimes show reason.He was punished for lying.
aboutWe talked about the project.topic
By and with answer who or what tool.
byThe story was written by Maha.agent or doer
withShe wrote with a blue pen.tool or instrument
withoutHe left without his bag.not having something
Useful single-word prepositions to recognize.
ofThe color of the car is red.possession or relationship
like / unlikeShe runs like her sister. Unlike Ali, he is quiet.similarity or difference
exceptEveryone came except Rami.not including
againstThe ladder is against the wall.touching/support or opposition
towardsWalk towards the door.direction
withinFinish within ten minutes.inside a limit
Choose the exact-place word.
We waited ___ the bus stop.
Choose the surface word.
The notebook is ___ the desk.
Choose the purpose word.
This card is ___ my teacher.
Which sentence uses an instrument correctly?
Choose the best sentence.
Which sentence uses direction correctly?
Choose the best sentence.
Fill five blanks.
Choose the simple preposition that best completes each sentence.
The apples are the basket.
The clock is the wall.
The poem was written Nora.
She cut the paper scissors.
We waited sunset.
Mixed question types of 5
Answer all five. Then tap Finish test to see your result sheet.
1. Sentence completion
Ali came ___ school at 2:00.
2. MCQ
Which sentence shows a lower place?
3. Type the answer
She went to school ___ her notebook.
4. Type the answer
We talked ___ the story.
5. MCQ
Which sentence means Rami did not come?
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