PREPOSTIONS --
USAGE /
IN
1. Lo, lopala
The pen is in the pocket.
2.
Times of a day
In the morning, / in the
evening
3.
Before weeks
In the first week. / In the last
week
4.
Before months
In June / He was born in Oct
5.
Before years
Baber defeated Lodi in 1526 AD.
6.
Before large area
He resided in Bombay.
7.
To form a phrase
Come in. / get in
8.
State or manner
He is in a bad temper.
9.
Point of reference
We found a true friend in him.
10. Time
Expect me in a few days.
INTO
1.
In motion
Water is changed into steam. / Flow into gutter
ON
1.
Point of space
I place my hand on the table
2.
Point of time
I came here on Sunday last. / On 1st Mar.
3.
Dependence
He lives on his father.
4.
Condition or basis
He was appointed on these terms.
5.
Direction
They made an attack on my house.
ONTO
1.
When in motion
The cat jumped onto the table.
BY
1.
Nearness in place
Come and sit by me.
2.
Nearness in time
Always get up by sunrise.
3.
Agency
He was fairly treated by me.
4.
Manner
Seize him by the neck.
5.
Adjuration
He swore by heaven.
AT
1.
Proximity in place
He is not at home.
2.
Proximity in time
He was thee at 4 O’clock.
3.
Proximity in state
He is now quite at ease.
4.
Proximity in effect
Stand up at the word of command.
5.
Proximity in value
It is sold at Rs. 5/-per kg.
6.
Proximity in occupation
He was busy at his work all day.
7.
Proximity in aim/phrases
He laughed at her.
FOR
1.
Period of time
I have lived here for two years. / For ten days. / For two hours.
2.
Direction in time
He was imprisoned for life.
3.
Cause or reason
For what offence was he imprisoned.
4.
In spite of
For all his learning, he has no sense.
5.
Exchange
He sold his horse for a small sum.
6.
On behalf of
He fought hard for his friends.
7.
Purpose
This stuff is not fit for food.
WITH
1.
Union in place
He arrived with all his luggage.
2.
Union in time
Frogs begin to croak with the rainfall.
3.
Apposition
One king fought with another.
4.
Agreement
His views donot comply with mine.
5.
Separation
I parted with my friend yesterday.
6.
Point of reference
He is not popular with his pupils.
7.
In spite of
With all his wealth, he is in debt.
8.
Instrument
He killed the kite with a stone.
9.
Manner
He looked upon them with anger.
10. Cause
He has long been sick with fever.
OF
1.
Cause
What did he die of?
2.
Source
Of what family he sprung.
3.
Separation
He was deprived of his appointment.
4.
Quality
He is a man of strong will.
5.
Contents
He sent me a box of books.
6.
Material
This box is made of leather.
7.
Possession
He lived in the house of his father.
TO
1.
Place
He has returned to his father’s house.
2.
Time
You must go back tonight.
3.
Proportion
The chances are three to one.
4.
Limit
They fought to the last man.
5.
Purpose
He came to see us.
UNDER
1.
It is the most common word when one thing is dir3ectly under another
thing or covered by it.
Eg., under the bed, / under the blanket
2.
It is used when there is movement from one side to another.
Eg., the boy crawled under the fence.
UNDERNEATH
1.
To give more force to he idea of covering.
Eg., the letter has been pushed underneath the carpet.
2.
At the end of a sentence
Eg., she wore a red coat with a blue dress
underneath.
BENEATH
1.
Suggests that the two objects are not closed to each other.
Eg., The submarine waited far beneath the ship.
DOWN
1.
To or in lower place/descent
Eg., he
ran down the hill.
The
bath room is down the stairs.
FROM
1.
Space :- He had gone from home.
2.
Time:- You must begin from day break.
3.
Source:- He is sprung from noble ancestors.
4.
Influence:- From all we hear, he is mad.
5.
Discrimination:- a fool may easily be known from a wise man.
BEHIND
1.
At the back of :- the dog ran behind its master.
2.
Concealment:- there is a smile behind his frown.
