Prepositions
English Language: KS3, topic 3.1.7
Types of Preposition
Prepositions help us to imagine a scene with greater accuracy. Choosing the right preposition makes a big difference to the meaning of a sentence.
Prepositions describing location
- Prepositions relating to location show the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word. Examples include:
- under/over
- above/below
- near/close to
- inside/outside
- opposite/beside
- on/in
Prepositions relating to time
- Prepositions relating to time show the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word. Examples include:
- at midnight
- on Thursday
- in two months
Prepositions about direction
- Prepositions relating to direction show the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word. Examples include:
- through the field
- towards the beach
- into the ocean
Prepositional Phrases
When we think of the noun or pronoun connected to the preposition as one thing, we call it a ‘prepositional phrase’.
‘He lived near the ocean'
- In this sentence, the words near the ocean make a prepositional phrase.
‘He slept under the warm blanket’
- In this sentence, the words under the warm blanket make a prepositional phrase.
'She hid beneath the table’
- In this sentence, the words beneath the table make a prepositional phrase.
Test yourself on Prepositions
What is the preposition in the following sentence?
'A ball travelled over the boundary.'Which of the following words are prepositions?
Which of the following words are prepositions?
What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
'We took the dog for a walk along the beach.'What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
'She left her bag in the office.'