150 Everyday Uses of English Prepositions: A Comprehensive Guide from Elementary to Intermediate

Prepositions are essential words in the English language, and they play a crucial role in giving meaning to sentences. They express relationships between nouns, pronouns, and other words in a sentence. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore 150 everyday uses of English prepositions, ranging from the elementary level to the intermediate level.

Elementary Level Prepositions

1. Of (Possessive)

* The book of the student. * The box of chocolates.

150 Everyday Uses Of English Prepositions: Elementary to Intermediate

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2. Of (Part)

* A cup of tea. * A slice of pizza.

3. Of (Characteristic)

* A man of honor. * A woman of substance.

4. On (Surface)

* The book on the table. * The cat on the roof.

5. On (Time)

* I was born on the 15th of January. * The meeting starts on Friday.

Intermediate Level Prepositions

6. Above (Higher)

* The bird above the tree. * The clouds above the mountain.

7. According to (Based on)

* According to the report, the economy is growing. * According to my calculations, we are on track.

8. Along (By)

* The children walked along the beach. * The road runs along the coast.

9. Amid (Surrounded by)

* The hiker stood amid the forest. * The ship sailed amid the waves.

10. Among (In a group)

* I was the tallest among my friends. * The company is growing among its competitors.

11. Around (Enclosing)

* The fence around the house. * The child ran around the playground.

12. As (In the role of)

* She works as a nurse. * He is known as a kind person.

13. At (Specific location)

* I am at the office. * The meeting is at 10:00 am.

14. Before (Time)

* The train leaves before noon. * I need to finish this project before the deadline.

15. Behind (At the back)

* The cat behind the sofa. * The truth behind the scandal.

16. Below (Under)

* The basement below the house. * The temperature below freezing.

17. Beside (Next to)

* The vase beside the window. * I sat beside my friend at the cinema.

18. Between (Separating)

* The park between the two buildings. * The choice between two evils.

19. By (Near)

* The lake by the forest. * The house by the sea.

20. By (Means of)

* I travel by car. * The company makes a profit by selling widgets.

21. Despite (In spite of)

* Despite the rain, we went out for a walk. * Despite his advanced age, he still works every day.

22. During (Time)

* I met her during the party. * The accident happened during the rush hour.

23. For (Purpose)

* I bought this book for my mother. * I am saving money for a new car.

24. From (Origin)

* I come from a small town. * The river flows from the mountains.

25. In (Inside)

* The flowers in the vase. * I live in a small apartment.

26. In (Time)

* I will be back in an hour. * The concert starts in the evening.

27. Into (Entering)

* The car drove into the garage. * The child stepped into the pool.

28. Like (Similar to)

* He is like his father. * The painting is like a masterpiece.

29. Next to (Adjacent to)

* The library next to the school. * I sat next to my friend on the bus.

30. Of (Belonging to)

* The car of my father. * The

150 Everyday Uses Of English Prepositions: Elementary to Intermediate

by Jenny Smith

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Language	:	English
File size	:	2002 KB
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