Prepositions in English: Understanding Usage and Examples

Prepositions are an important part of the English language, helping to establish relationships between different words in a sentence. In this article, we will explore the correct usage of prepositions in various contexts and provide examples to enhance understanding. Activity 16: Choosing the Correct Preposition 1. Lily stopped (in front of, around) the theatre and sat down (in, on). - Correct answers: in front of, on 2. Adam arrived in Bandung (on, in) March 5th (at, on) ten o'clock (in, on) the morning. - Correct answers: on, on, in 3. Adam knocked (at, in) the door (of, on) his aunt's house. - Correct answers: on, of 4. Doni went to the infirmary (to, after, by) his classes. - Correct answer: after 5. Trains leave from 9 a.m. (from, to, by) 8 p.m. - Correct answer: from 6. Most athletes can exercise (on, for, during) hours before becoming exhausted. - Correct answer: for 7. Lala goes to school from 7 a.m. (for, to, at) 3 p.m. - Correct answer: from, to 8. Before I go to sleep, I read (by, for up to, from) two hours. - Correct answer: for up to 9. All vocational students must report to the teacher (after, by, for) their last class. - Correct answer: after 10. The marketing staff has been hard at work (since, at, to) dawn. - Correct answer: since Activity 17: Identifying Prepositions 1. We had just enough money for two burgers. - Preposition: for 2. They watched the fireworks display from a spot across the street. - Prepositions: from, across 3. A letter for Nadine is on the table in the teacher room. - Prepositions: on, in 4. Anyone will be safe from mosquito bites until morning. - Prepositions: from, until 5. A new student has moved into the class next to ours. - Prepositions: into, next to 6. The party isn't much fun without Shelly. - Preposition: without 7. Because of that incident, they do not speak to each other. - Prepositions: because of, to 8. Draw a line through any words that are not needed. - Preposition: through 9. The hoe has been leaning against the garage since last week. - Prepositions: against, since 10. There is some milk in the refrigerator. - Preposition: in By understanding the correct usage of prepositions, you can enhance your English language skills and communicate more effectively. Practice using prepositions in different contexts to improve your overall fluency.