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PREPOSTION�Class VII

TOPIC

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  • to understand what is preposition
  • to use correct preposition in a sentence
  • to construct sentences using the prepositions.
  • to identify preposition and its types.

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OBJECTIVES:

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  • Introduction
  • What is preposition ?
  • Prepositional Phrases.
  • Functions of preposition.
  • Summary

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CONTENTS

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Introduction��Observe the picture carefully and notice the words you see�Now, Tell me where is the ball?

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The ball is in/on/ under/behind the box .

Other part of sentence

Preposition

Noun

Here the words “in, on, under, behind” relates the group of words “The ball is” with the noun “the box”. So they are called Preposition.

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“The words which are used before a noun or a pronoun to show its relationship with another word in the sentence are called prepositions. The noun or pronoun which follows a preposition is called its object. .”

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What is preposition ?

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  • Prepositions are often combined with other words and are called prepositional phrases.
  • Structure of a Prepositional Phrase:

Preposition +(determiner/ adjective) + object ( noun)

e.g

under + the + box

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Prepositional Phrases

behind + a + box

between + the + box

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Pictorial description of Some Prepositions

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Functions of prepositions

Function

Example

Position/Location

The book is on the table. Mary is in the room.

Stand behind the yellow line.

Time/When something

happened?

The meeting started at 6:00.

The workshop is on Tuesday.

Possession

This is the property of Bow Valley College.

The hood of the car is open. This computer belongs to David.

How?

The way something is done

I traveled by train.

I travelled on foot.

Movement

They ran toward to edge of the cliff. She walked along the road.

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Prepositions of Location/Place

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Prepositions of Time

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Prepositions of Movement

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Lets Practice

Write about a special event to answer WH questions.

I was at/ on/in ( where/place). It happened at ( when/time) on ( day) in _____

( month).

Invitation cards

You’re invited to a party! on _________ (date/day)

From _____ to _____ (time) at ______ (address)

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Summary

  • Preposition: The words which are used before a noun or a pronoun to show its relationship with another word in the sentence are called prepositions. The noun or pronoun which follows a preposition is called its object.
  • Prepositional Phrase: Prepositions are often combined with other words and these group of words are called prepositional phrases.
  • Categories/function of prepositions: Preposition of
    • Position / location
    • Time
    • Possession
    • Movement

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Thank you