14. Preposition Practice Partners

In this conversation, Riya and July engage in a friendly exchange to help July practice using prepositions. Riya offers encouragement and guidance as July navigates through various examples of prepositions in everyday scenarios. From discussing where to put belongings to sharing favorite vacation destinations, the conversation provides a practical and enjoyable way for July to enhance her understanding of prepositions. Riya’s supportive approach fosters a positive learning environment, highlighting the importance of practice and persistence in mastering language skills.

Riya: Hi July! I heard you’re learning about prepositions in English class.

July: Hi Riya! Yes, that’s right. Prepositions are a bit tricky for me.

Riya: Don’t worry, I can help you practice! Let’s start. Can you tell me where you put your backpack?

July: Sure! I put my backpack under the table in my room.

Riya: Great! Now, where do you usually keep your shoes?

July: I keep my shoes beside the door so I can find them easily.

Riya: Nice! How about your favorite book?

July: I usually keep my favorite book on the shelf above my desk.

Riya: Awesome! Let’s try some more. What’s your favorite place to go during summer?

July: My favorite place to go during summer is the beach.

Riya: Mine too! And what do you like to do at the beach?

July: I like to swim in the ocean and build sandcastles on the shore.

Riya: Sounds like fun! Now, let’s talk about where we want to travel for our next vacation.

July: I want to go to Paris for our next vacation.

Riya: That sounds amazing! What do you want to see in Paris?

July: I want to see the Eiffel Tower from the top and explore around the city.

Riya: Me too! Paris is such a beautiful city with so much to see and do.

July: Definitely! Thanks for helping me practice prepositions, Riya.

Riya: Anytime, July! Practice makes perfect.

Usage of Preposition

1. Prepositions are little words that show us where something is, when something happens, or how things are related to each other. Here are some examples:
   1. Use of “to”: You use “to” when you’re going somewhere. Like, “I’m going to the park.”
   2. Use of “for”: “For” is used when something is meant for someone or something. For example, “I made this cake for you.”
   3. Use of “under”: “Under” is used when something is below or beneath another thing. Like, “The cat is under the table.”
   4. Use of “from”: “From” tells us where something comes from or starts. For instance, “I got a gift from my friend.”
   5. Use of “with”: “With” shows that you’re together with someone or something. For example, “I like to play with my toys.”
   6. Use of “beside”: “Beside” is used when something is next to or alongside something else. Like, “I sit beside my friend in class.”
   7. Use of “during”: “During” tells us when something happens or takes place. For instance, “I read a book during my break.”
   8. Use of “at”: “At” is used to show a specific place or time. For example, “I meet my friends at the park.”
   9. Use of “on”: “On” shows that something is positioned on top of something else. Like, “The book is on the table.”
   10. Use of “in”: “In” tells us that something is inside or contained within something else. For instance, “The cookies are in the jar.”

   So, prepositions are little words that help us understand where things are, when things happen, or how things relate to each other. They’re like little guides that help us find our way in sentences!

20 examples with prepositions underlined and their reasons in brackets:

1. In the morning, I like to have breakfast. (Used to indicate a specific time.)
2. She lives on Main Street. (Used to indicate a location.)
3. The cat jumped off the table. (Used to indicate movement away from a surface.)
4. I found my keys under the sofa. (Used to indicate location beneath another object.)
5. We met at the park yesterday. (Used to indicate a specific meeting point.)
6. They are going to the movies tonight. (Used to indicate movement toward a place.)
7. The party starts at 7 PM. (Used to indicate a specific time.)
8. She walked through the forest. (Used to indicate movement within something.)
9. The dog is sleeping on the bed. (Used to indicate location on top of something.)
10. We traveled from New York to Los Angeles. (Used to indicate the starting and ending points of a journey.)
11. They danced at the wedding. (Used to indicate a specific event.)
12. He hid behind the tree. (Used to indicate location behind another object.)
13. The book is on the shelf. (Used to indicate location on a surface.)
14. She always sits beside her best friend in class. (Used to indicate proximity to another object.)
15. They went for a walk along the beach. (Used to indicate movement along a surface or line.)
16. The keys are in the drawer. (Used to indicate location within something.)
17. The store is across the street. (Used to indicate location on the opposite side of something.)
18. They arrived at the airport early. (Used to indicate a specific location.)
19. The cat jumped over the fence. (Used to indicate movement across or above something.)
20. She always arrives on time for work. (Used to indicate a specific time.)

Let’s talk about the preposition “off.”

1. Use of “off”: “Off” is used to show movement away from a surface or position. It tells us that something is no longer on, touching, or connected to something else.

   Example: “The cat jumped off the table.”

   In this example, the cat was on the table, but then it moved away from the table. “Off” helps us understand the movement of the cat away from the surface of the table.

2. Use of “off” to indicate separation: “Off” can also be used to indicate separation or removal of one thing from another.

   Example: “She took the lid off the jar.”

   Here, “off” shows that the lid was separated or removed from the jar. It helps us understand the action of taking something away from its original position.

So, “off” is a preposition that tells us about movement away from a surface or position, or it indicates separation or removal of one thing from another.