Prepositions of Place
This presentation explores the fascinating world of prepositions of place,
explaining their meanings and uses.
by Ismoil Vahobov
Introduction to Prepositions
Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a They provide context to a sentence and help us understand the
noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence. They tell us spatial relationship between different elements. This
where something is located. presentation focuses on prepositions of place, which are words
that describe location.
In, On, and Under
In On
Used for objects enclosed within Used for objects resting directly
a space, like "The cat is in the on a surface, like "The cat is on
box." the table."
Under
Used for objects below a surface, like "The cat is under the table."
Above, Below, and Between
Above Below Between
Indicates a higher position, like "The bird is Indicates a lower position, like "The rabbit Indicates something in the space between
above the tree." is below the tree." two things, like "The squirrel is between
the branches."
Behind, In Front of, and Next
to
1 Behind
Used to describe something at the back of something else,
like "The person is behind the other."
2 In Front of
Used to describe something directly facing another object, like
"The person is in front of the mirror."
3 Next to
Indicates being close to something else, like "The person is
next to the bookshelf."
Beside, Opposite, and Across
1 2
Beside Opposite
Indicates being by the side of Used for things directly facing each
something, like "The friends are other, like "The building is opposite
sitting beside each other." the park."
3
Across
Used to describe something on the
other side of something else, like
"The bridge is across the river."
Through, Into, and Out of
Through
Indicates passing from one side of something to the other, like "The train goes
1
through the tunnel."
Into
2
Describes entering a space, like "The person walks into the building."
Out of
3
Indicates exiting a space, like "The dog runs out of the house."
Onto, Off, and From
Onto
1
Describes moving to a surface, like "The cat jumps onto the table."
Off
2
Used for moving away from a surface, like "The cat falls off the table."
From
3 Indicates the starting point of an action, like "The cat walks
from the window."
Preposition Placement
1 2 3
Position Clarity Usage
Prepositions usually come before the Accurate placement of prepositions Careful placement of prepositions adds
noun or pronoun they modify, creating enhances sentence understanding and grammatical correctness and ensures
clarity. avoids ambiguity. clear communication.
Common Preposition Mistakes
