Prepositions of Place

How would you use 'under' in a sentence?

• The dog is under the bed.

• The cat is on the roof.

• The bird is flying above the tree.

• The fish swims in the ocean.

What is a preposition of place?

• A word that describes the location of something in relation to another object.

• A type of verb that indicates an action.

• A conjunction that connects two clauses.

• An adjective that describes a noun.

Give an example of a preposition of place.

• above

• quickly

• on

• happily

What does 'at' refer to in terms of location?

• A specific point or location.

• A general area or region.

• A direction or path.

• A distance from a point.

What does 'between' mean?

• 'Between' indicates that something is located in the space separating two objects.

• 'Between' refers to a state of being in a relationship with one object.

• 'Between' means to be in a position of superiority over something.

• 'Between' signifies a lack of connection or relationship.

What is the purpose of using prepositions of place?

• To provide clear information about the location of objects in relation to one another.

• To describe actions performed by subjects.

• To indicate the time of an event.

• To express emotions and feelings.

How would you use 'near' in a sentence?

• The park is near my house.

• I will near the finish line soon.

• She is near to winning the race.

• They live near the ocean.

What is a common mistake when using prepositions of place?

• Confusing 'in' and 'on', such as saying 'The cat is on the box' when it is actually inside.

• Using 'under' instead of 'above' in sentences.

• Saying 'next to' when referring to something that is far away.

• Using 'between' for more than two objects.

What does 'in front of' mean?

• It indicates that something is positioned behind another object.

• It indicates that something is positioned to the side of another object.

• It indicates that something is positioned ahead of another object.

• It indicates that something is positioned below another object.

How would you use 'on' in a sentence?

• The book is on the table.

• She is in the car.

• He walked under the bridge.

• They are at the park.