150 likes | 524 Views
Prepositions. By Mrs. Pintor. What is a preposition?. Objectives: 1. Explain what a preposition is List 3 prepositions Underline the preposition in a sentence. What is a preposition?. Pre position s show the position of a noun or pronoun in time or space.
E N D
Prepositions By Mrs. Pintor
What is a preposition? Objectives: 1. Explain what a preposition is • List 3 prepositions • Underline the preposition in a sentence
What is a preposition? Prepositions show the position of a noun or pronoun in time or space. The circle is below the caterpillar.
A preposition shows the “position” of something in time or space (a location or place) Space (not outer space, a location or place) Time
Prepositions in Space • A preposition can tell the location of something • The cake is on the table.
Preposition in space • The pig is above the pyramid.
Preposition in space • The fish are swimming under the water.
Preposition in space • The climber is upon the mountain.
Preposition in space • The bowl is near the eggs.
Prepositions in Time Prepositions in time, show a position in time: • During the movie, I fell asleep. • Since I fell, my ankle has been sore. • I won’t go to the store until 5:00 pm.
Watch a video about prepositions: • Pepe & Petunia
What is a preposition? Shows a position in time or space Name some prepositions from this slide show--- (they are underlined in blue)
Can you explain prepositions? • Can you name 3 prepositions? If you can’t do the things above, go through the powerpoint again and try to find the answers.