International TEFL InstituteIntroduction to Prepositions
Prepositions usually go before nouns or pronouns and link it with another word or phrase. They often show where things are in relation to each other. For example:
- The book is lying on the table.
- I looked at the painting.
- The money is in my pocket.
- The supermarket is opposite the post office.
- My house is by the sea.
- She moved through the crowd.
There are many types in the English language. We will deal with just three in this module.
Prepositions of Time
- Let’s meet at one o’clock.
- He arrived before me.
- My friends will come on Wednesday.
Prepositions of Place
- Students are taught in a classroom.
- The book is on the desk.
- Let’s look at the top of the page.
Prepositions of Movement
- The road goes down the hill, under the bridge, through the tunnel, past the lake and over the mountains.
- The burglar went over the wall, through the back door and into the house.
- You’ll need to go past the bank on the left, down the hill and through the traffic lights. Then you’ll see it.
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