PREPOSITIONS

1. PREPOSITIONS

2. Prepositions: In, On, and At The prepositions in, on, and at can be used to indicate time and place. Notice how they are used in the following situations:

3. Prepositions: In, On, and At In many languages, there is only one preposition for the above situations. In English there are three. Just remember that in usually indicates the “largest” time or place, and at usually indicates the “smallest” time or place. Examples: A: Where’s your office? B: In Taipei, Taiwan. A: Really? What part of Taipei? B: It’s on Chung Shan North Road. A: I know that area. Where exactly is it? B: It’s at 105 Chung Shan North Road, next to the bookstore.

4. Prepositions: In, On, and AtPrepositions with articles and locations When talking about locations, use at to indicate the general vicinity or area , and in to indicate inside the building, enclosed area, etc. For example: Sample sentences: I met my wife at the theater. (while watching a movie) I spilled my drink in the theater (on the floor of the building)

5. Prepositions: In, On, and AtPrepositions with articles and locations

6. Prepositions and Subordinators During is a preposition. It cannot be used as a subordinator X During I was a child, I lived in Denmark During my childhood, I lived in Denmark. While I was a child, I lived in Denmark. In spite of/Despite are prepositions. They cannot be used as subordinators. X In spite of I was very young, I still got the job. In spite of my youth, I still got the job. Although I was very young, I still got the job. Before, After, and Until can be used as either prepositions or subordinators. Do not go outside after it is dark. Do not go outside after dark. I worked until 9:00 this evening. I worked until my replacement showed up.

7. Prepositions and SubordinatorsFor and Since have many uses. For as a coordinating conjunction. I cannot tell a lie, for that would be dishonest. (for means because) For in phrases of duration He lived in New Jersey for five years. For to indicate “on behalf of” He fixed the TV for his daughter. For to indicate intended recipient I bought this for you. For to indicate occasion I bought this for Christmas. For to indicate cost I bought this for $399. For to indicate purpose I bought this for fun. Since to indicate duration I have been in Toledo since last Tuesday. (preposition) I have been in Toledo since I was a child. (subordinator) Since to indicate reason Since I have nothing else to do, I will attend your party.

8. Adverbs and Prepositions Adverbsare words or groups of words which tell time, place, frequency or manner. I ate my lunch yesterday.I ate at that restaurant last week. She went there.She went downtown. Prepositionsare usually followed by objects in prepositional phrases. They can also be used to indicate time, place, frequency, duration, reason, manner, or to show contrast. I ate my lunch at noon.I ate in the cafeteria. She went to the store.She walked into the house. *Do not use adverbs as objects of prepositions. Incorrect: I went to somewhere. Correct : I went somewhere.

9. Prepositions of LocationThe most common prepositions of location are

10. Prepositions of Location • These prepositions are most commonly followed by "the" and a noun. Both the speaker and the listener likely know which object is being referred to. • Examples, • The keys are on the table. (We both know which table.)The post office is next to the bakery. (Not: next to bakery) • Occasionally, prepositions can be used with "a/an." This usually indicates that the speaker knows of the place, but the listener does not. • For example, • I live by a river. (You probably don't know which one.)I live by the river. (You know the river I'm talking about.)

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