A preposition is a part of speech in which it usually precedes a noun or a pronoun.

A preposition is a connector: its function is to connect a noun or pronoun to another word in a sentence.

It can never stand alone. It has always a noun or a pronoun object.

AboveAfterAgainstAlongAmongAroundAtBehind

BelowBeneathBesideBetweenByInInsideInto

LikeNearTillToUnderWithOnThrough

Most often, preposition show relationships of time, direction, location, manner, and quantity.

They also express other relationships as well.

There will be a winner in 2007.

The start of the monthly draw is in January.

The weekly draw happens on Monday.

Three winners can claim their prizes onJanuary 30.

I am here at Room 15.

The pen is at the window.

My new appliance is in the kitchen.

The drugstore is on Camia Street.

OnInAtOver (Above)AcrossBesideBetween

BeforeAfterAlongAroundAway fromUnder, Beneath, Below

Across Along

Through

Over

To

Toward

From

Against

With

Into

Out Of

Around

Away (from)

1. Broadcast•My favourite channel is shown on channel 12.•Watch the latest news on CNN

2. Print•You can find several ideas in this book.•Read the explanation in page 6.

3. Electronic•The text message is on my phone.•You can also read that message on your e-mail.

1. She played with a smile.2. The parents act with love.3. The partners went to manila by plane.4. The players walked on foot.

Is everything Now clear to you?

ON is used when:• Exact Arrival- On time

• Supported by- On the bridge

• Near to- On your right

• Concerning- Study on Economics

• Outside Placement- Outside corner on the street.

• Other Places- On the Campus

• State or Condition- On leave

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when to use the

preposition IN, ON, and

AT