Page 1 14 275 PREPOSITIONS Prepositions often present a problem for students, but the problem is not really a serious one. So, you should not worry too much about them. Areas such as Modals, Conditionals and Subject - Verb agreement are far more important. If you make mistakes in these areas, the breakdown in communication that results will probably be far more serious than if you make a mistake with a preposition. That is why we have left this unit until last. 1. You are already very familiar with common prepositions such as at, on and in. So, this short unit will focus on some of the less common but very useful ones. They are listed in the diagram below. two words in front of on top of across past round towards etc. with nouns through the tunnel up the valley round teh town Indicating a period of time • during throughout Key - prepositions of direction • preposition of position, space and time ! conveying similar meaning! • live in stand in stay in go into practise in ! special ! • (astride) a chair a donkey ! special ! abroad (a ship/ train space suttle bus ferry) with verbs • live in stand in stay at go into practise in one word • among above opposite beneath etc two words in between ahead of Prepositions Page 2 14 275 PREPOSITIONS Prepositions often present a problem for students, but the problem is not really a serious one. So, you should not worry too much about them. Areas such as Modals, Conditionals and Subject - Verb agreement are far more important. If you make mistakes in these areas, the breakdown in communication that results will probably be far more serious than if you make a mistake with a preposition. That is why we have left this unit until last. 1. You are already very familiar with common prepositions such as at, on and in. So, this short unit will focus on some of the less common but very useful ones. They are listed in the diagram below. two words in front of on top of across past round towards etc. with nouns through the tunnel up the valley round teh town Indicating a period of time • during throughout Key - prepositions of direction • preposition of position, space and time ! conveying similar meaning! • live in stand in stay in go into practise in ! special ! • (astride) a chair a donkey ! special ! abroad (a ship/ train space suttle bus ferry) with verbs • live in stand in stay at go into practise in one word • among above opposite beneath etc two words in between ahead of Prepositions CBSE 276 2. Look at the following: Which one of the following explanations matches the above sentences? Write the letter in the box. a) ////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////// It rained throughout the match //////////// //////////// //////////// //////////// //////////// b) It rained during the match at one particular time/ particular times in that period for the entire period Page 3 14 275 PREPOSITIONS Prepositions often present a problem for students, but the problem is not really a serious one. So, you should not worry too much about them. Areas such as Modals, Conditionals and Subject - Verb agreement are far more important. If you make mistakes in these areas, the breakdown in communication that results will probably be far more serious than if you make a mistake with a preposition. That is why we have left this unit until last. 1. You are already very familiar with common prepositions such as at, on and in. So, this short unit will focus on some of the less common but very useful ones. They are listed in the diagram below. two words in front of on top of across past round towards etc. with nouns through the tunnel up the valley round teh town Indicating a period of time • during throughout Key - prepositions of direction • preposition of position, space and time ! conveying similar meaning! • live in stand in stay in go into practise in ! special ! • (astride) a chair a donkey ! special ! abroad (a ship/ train space suttle bus ferry) with verbs • live in stand in stay at go into practise in one word • among above opposite beneath etc two words in between ahead of Prepositions CBSE 276 2. Look at the following: Which one of the following explanations matches the above sentences? Write the letter in the box. a) ////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////// It rained throughout the match //////////// //////////// //////////// //////////// //////////// b) It rained during the match at one particular time/ particular times in that period for the entire period CBSE 1. concurrently with (some other activity) 2. within the limit of (a period of time) 1. right through; through the whole of (a place or period of time) 277 When the Nalaban Bird Sanctuary was flooded during the monsoons, the flamingos disappeared temporarily. Some of them were spotted on other islands in the lake. However, the long-legged birds flew back to the lake throughout the winter months. A record amount of migration was noticed in the first week of January. 1. My grandfather is always complaining __________________ the pain in his back. 2. The pilot blamed his colleague __________________ losing their way. 3. An infant depends _______________ its mother for food. 4. He is worried ________________ his bad results. 5. They're very fond _________________ tennis. 6. You were absent _________________ the Science Club yesterday. 7. I was angry ___________________ my brother for breaking my tape recorder. 3. Read this paragraph. Underline the two prepositions from A.1 above. Then circle the time period they are referring to. Match each of the two prepositions above with its dictionary definition below: 4. Complete the sentences below with appropriate prepositions. Page 4 14 275 PREPOSITIONS Prepositions often present a problem for students, but the problem is not really a serious one. So, you should not worry too much about them. Areas such as Modals, Conditionals and Subject - Verb agreement are far more important. If you make mistakes in these areas, the breakdown in communication that results will probably be far more serious than if you make a mistake with a preposition. That is why we have left this unit until last. 1. You are already very familiar with common prepositions such as at, on and in. So, this short unit will focus on some of the less common but very useful ones. They are listed in the diagram below. two words in front of on top of across past round towards etc. with nouns through the tunnel up the valley round teh town Indicating a period of time • during throughout Key - prepositions of direction • preposition of position, space and time ! conveying similar meaning! • live in stand in stay in go into practise in ! special ! • (astride) a chair a donkey ! special ! abroad (a ship/ train space suttle bus ferry) with verbs • live in stand in stay at go into practise in one word • among above opposite beneath etc two words in between ahead of Prepositions CBSE 276 2. Look at the following: Which one of the following explanations matches the above sentences? Write the letter in the box. a) ////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////// It rained throughout the match //////////// //////////// //////////// //////////// //////////// b) It rained during the match at one particular time/ particular times in that period for the entire period CBSE 1. concurrently with (some other activity) 2. within the limit of (a period of time) 1. right through; through the whole of (a place or period of time) 277 When the Nalaban Bird Sanctuary was flooded during the monsoons, the flamingos disappeared temporarily. Some of them were spotted on other islands in the lake. However, the long-legged birds flew back to the lake throughout the winter months. A record amount of migration was noticed in the first week of January. 1. My grandfather is always complaining __________________ the pain in his back. 2. The pilot blamed his colleague __________________ losing their way. 3. An infant depends _______________ its mother for food. 4. He is worried ________________ his bad results. 5. They're very fond _________________ tennis. 6. You were absent _________________ the Science Club yesterday. 7. I was angry ___________________ my brother for breaking my tape recorder. 3. Read this paragraph. Underline the two prepositions from A.1 above. Then circle the time period they are referring to. Match each of the two prepositions above with its dictionary definition below: 4. Complete the sentences below with appropriate prepositions. CBSE 278 1.___________________________________________________________________ 2.___________________________________________________________________ 3.___________________________________________________________________ 4.___________________________________________________________________ 5. ___________________________________________________________________ a) Since Raju is clever __________ painting, he should join an art academy. b) They accused their neighbours ________________ dumping garbage in front of their house. c) The students agreed ___________________ their teacher's suggestion regarding the choice of place for an excursion. d) He had to leave the firm because his superiors did not agree ______________ him on many issues. e) We should abide ____________________ the constitution of our country. f) All the furniture in my office is made ____________ wood. g) Sugar is made _________________ sugar beat and sugar cane. h) The two countries entered _________________ an agreement to increase bilateral trade. Now refer to a dictionary and find out the prepositions that are normally used with the following words: complain, blame, depend, fond, absent and angry. 5. Take five different prepositions from the chart in A.1. Then write five sentences containing one each of those prepositions on a piece of paper. But leave out the prepositions in each. Then hand your piece of paper to a partner. She/ he must complete your sentences, using the correct prepositions. 6. Fill appropriate prepositions in the blanks in the following sentences: Page 5 14 275 PREPOSITIONS Prepositions often present a problem for students, but the problem is not really a serious one. So, you should not worry too much about them. Areas such as Modals, Conditionals and Subject - Verb agreement are far more important. If you make mistakes in these areas, the breakdown in communication that results will probably be far more serious than if you make a mistake with a preposition. That is why we have left this unit until last. 1. You are already very familiar with common prepositions such as at, on and in. So, this short unit will focus on some of the less common but very useful ones. They are listed in the diagram below. two words in front of on top of across past round towards etc. with nouns through the tunnel up the valley round teh town Indicating a period of time • during throughout Key - prepositions of direction • preposition of position, space and time ! conveying similar meaning! • live in stand in stay in go into practise in ! special ! • (astride) a chair a donkey ! special ! abroad (a ship/ train space suttle bus ferry) with verbs • live in stand in stay at go into practise in one word • among above opposite beneath etc two words in between ahead of Prepositions CBSE 276 2. Look at the following: Which one of the following explanations matches the above sentences? Write the letter in the box. a) ////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////// It rained throughout the match //////////// //////////// //////////// //////////// //////////// b) It rained during the match at one particular time/ particular times in that period for the entire period CBSE 1. concurrently with (some other activity) 2. within the limit of (a period of time) 1. right through; through the whole of (a place or period of time) 277 When the Nalaban Bird Sanctuary was flooded during the monsoons, the flamingos disappeared temporarily. Some of them were spotted on other islands in the lake. However, the long-legged birds flew back to the lake throughout the winter months. A record amount of migration was noticed in the first week of January. 1. My grandfather is always complaining __________________ the pain in his back. 2. The pilot blamed his colleague __________________ losing their way. 3. An infant depends _______________ its mother for food. 4. He is worried ________________ his bad results. 5. They're very fond _________________ tennis. 6. You were absent _________________ the Science Club yesterday. 7. I was angry ___________________ my brother for breaking my tape recorder. 3. Read this paragraph. Underline the two prepositions from A.1 above. Then circle the time period they are referring to. Match each of the two prepositions above with its dictionary definition below: 4. Complete the sentences below with appropriate prepositions. CBSE 278 1.___________________________________________________________________ 2.___________________________________________________________________ 3.___________________________________________________________________ 4.___________________________________________________________________ 5. ___________________________________________________________________ a) Since Raju is clever __________ painting, he should join an art academy. b) They accused their neighbours ________________ dumping garbage in front of their house. c) The students agreed ___________________ their teacher's suggestion regarding the choice of place for an excursion. d) He had to leave the firm because his superiors did not agree ______________ him on many issues. e) We should abide ____________________ the constitution of our country. f) All the furniture in my office is made ____________ wood. g) Sugar is made _________________ sugar beat and sugar cane. h) The two countries entered _________________ an agreement to increase bilateral trade. Now refer to a dictionary and find out the prepositions that are normally used with the following words: complain, blame, depend, fond, absent and angry. 5. Take five different prepositions from the chart in A.1. Then write five sentences containing one each of those prepositions on a piece of paper. But leave out the prepositions in each. Then hand your piece of paper to a partner. She/ he must complete your sentences, using the correct prepositions. 6. Fill appropriate prepositions in the blanks in the following sentences: CBSE 279 i) Though Rahul does not like his rather imperious uncle, he tries to be polite _________ him. j) The principal congratulated the school basketball team _______________ their success in the inter school tournament. a) It is essential that we discuss about your proposal before reaching any decision. b) The class fell silent as the teacher entered into the classroom. c) I have been living here since four years. d) The tournament will be held between Monday to Friday. e) Rani closely resembles to her maternal aunt. f) As the train was approaching to the station, someone pulled the chain and brought it to a halt. g) Connectors are also called as discourse markers. _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ a) Let's go in the car instead of by bus. b) Seen from his point of view, the proposal seems quite reasonable. 7. Correct the following sentences. Study sentences (a), (b), (e), (f) and (g). What conclusion can you draw from these examples about the correct use of prepositions? 8. Read the following sentences in which prepositions occur before particular words and expressions. Now fill appropriate prepositions in the blanks to compete the following sentences.Read More
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