Hey Super Learners! Today, we’re going to explore prepositions! These are special words that tell us how things are related in time, space, and direction. They help us understand where, when, and how things happen. Let’s dive in and have fun learning!
What is a Preposition?
Let’s explore each one with examples!
1. Prepositions of Place (Where something is)
Prepositions of place tell us where something is located. Here are some examples:
- In: The toy is in the box.
- On: The book is on the table.
- Under: The dog is sleeping under the bed.
- Behind: The girl is hiding behind the curtain.
- Between: The apple is between the two books.
2. Prepositions of Movement (How something moves)
Prepositions of movement tell us how something moves from one place to another. Check out these examples:
- To: I’m going to the park.
- Into: Put your shoes into the closet.
- Across: We walked across the street.
- Along: The cat walked along the fence.
- Through: We drove through the tunnel
3. Prepositions of Time (When something happens)
Prepositions of time tell us when something happens. Here are a few examples:
- In: I have soccer practice in the morning.
- On: My birthday is on Saturday!
- At: Let’s meet at 3 o’clock.
- Before: I’ll finish my homework before
- After: We can go to the park after
More Important Prepositions
Here are a few more common prepositions you might hear:
- By: I’ll finish my homework by
- Since: I’ve been waiting since
- For: We’ve lived here for 3 years.
- About: He was talking about his new toy.
- Against: The bike is leaning against the wall.
Prepositions in Action!
Let’s look at how prepositions work in sentences:
- The bird flew into the tree. (Movement: Where did the bird go? Into the tree.)
- The ball is under the couch. (Place: Where is the ball? Under the couch.)
- We will play outside during recess. (Time: When will we play? During recess.)
Activity Time!
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