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Prepositions
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Practise
Ten new questions every time. Answer them all, then check: you get your score, and the working for anything you missed.
In this lesson
- A preposition links a noun to the rest of the sentence.
- Lots of them tell us where: under, behind, on and in.
- Some tell us when: before, after and during.
Your turn
Which word is the preposition? The fox ran across the field.
Show the answer
Across is the preposition. It tells us where the fox ran.
The common mistake
Here's a common mistake. Lots of people think prepositions only tell you where. But some tell you when. In this sentence, during is a preposition too.
Try it at home
Hide and tell: hide a toy, then give clues using prepositions only (under, behind, beside, between). Swap roles, and add a when clue too (before tea, after bath).
Read the whole lesson
Hello, and welcome to Myriora English! Where is the cat? The cat is under the table. Under is a preposition. It links the cat to the table, and tells us where it is.
Lots of prepositions tell us where something is. The ball is under the bed. The dog is behind the door. The bird is on the roof. The fish is in the bowl.
Some prepositions tell us when something happens. We play after school. Wash your hands before lunch. I fell asleep during the film.
Let's try one together. Which word is the preposition? The cat hid behind the sofa. Say it out loud!
Behind! It tells us where the cat hid. Well done if you said behind!
Here's a common mistake. Lots of people think prepositions only tell you where. But some tell you when. In this sentence, during is a preposition too.
Your turn! Which word is the preposition? The fox ran across the field. Pick the right card. You've got eight seconds, or pause the video. Go!
Time's up! Across is the preposition. It tells us where the fox ran.
Quick review. A preposition links a noun to the rest of the sentence. Lots of them tell us where: under, behind, on and in. Some tell us when: before, after and during. See you next time!