PREPOSITIONS & PHRASAL VERBS

Preposition:

  1. In
  • I live in a small town.
  • She is in the kitchen.
  1. On
  • The book is on the table.
  • We have a meeting on Monday.
  1. At
  • I’ll meet you at the restaurant.
  • They arrived at the airport.
  1. By
  • We traveled by train.
  • The report is due by Friday.
  1. With
  • He went to the party with his friends.
  • Can you help me with this task?
  1. For
  • This gift is for you.
  • We’ve known each other for many years.
  1. From
  • I received a letter from my friend.
  • The train departs from platform 3.
  1. To
  • We walked to the park.
  • I sent an email to my colleague.
  1. Between
  • The cat is between the two chairs.
  • Let’s split the work between us.
  1. Among
    • I found my keys among the books.
    • They shared the prize among themselves.
  2. Under
    • The cat is under the table.
    • The book is under the bed.
  3. Over
    • The plane flew over the city.
    • He placed a towel over the chair.
  4. Above
    • The sun is above the horizon.
    • Hang the picture above the sofa.
  5. Below
    • The temperature is below freezing.
    • Please sign below your name.
  6. Through
    • We walked through the park.
    • She read through the entire book.
  7. Across
    • We swam across the river.
    • The store is across the street.
  8. Around
    • We traveled around Europe.
    • He looked around the room.
  9. During
    • The meeting is during lunchtime.
    • I fell asleep during the movie.
  10. Against
    • The ladder is against the wall.
    • He leaned against the car.
  11. Toward(s)
    • Walk toward the mountains.
    • The dog ran towards its owner.

These prepositions are just a starting point, and there are many more to explore. Understanding their usage in different contexts will enhance your language skills at an intermediate level.

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