Basic Details
Word: Preposition
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A word used before a noun or pronoun to show its relation to another word in the sentence.
Synonyms: Connector, relation word
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- In the heat of the moment: Used to describe a situation where someone acts impulsively. Example: "She said things she didnt mean in the heat of the moment."
- Under the weather: An expression to describe feeling ill. Example: "I wont be coming to school today; I feel a bit under the weather."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The cat is sitting on the mat, demonstrating how the preposition 'on' shows the cat's position.
Example 2: In the sentence "The book is under the table," the preposition 'under' tells us where the book is.
Example 3: She walked through the park, using the preposition 'through' to explain how she moved.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "preposition" comes from the Latin word "praepositio," which means "to put before"? This is because prepositions usually come before a noun or pronoun to link it with another word in the sentence.
Famous Quote
"Words are the most powerful drug used by mankind." Rudyard Kipling
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "preposition" mean?
a) A type of verb
b) A word used before a noun
c) A kind of adjective
d) A phrase
Answer: b) A word used before a noun
2. Which of these is a synonym of "preposition"?
a) Connector
b) Noun
c) Adverb
d) Adjective
Answer: a) Connector
3. Which sentence uses "preposition" correctly?
a) The dog is sleep on the bed.
b) The pen is in the box.
c) She walks with her quickly.
d) He reads loudly.
Answer: b) The pen is in the box.
4. Which idiom means feeling ill?
a) Over the moon
b) Under the weather
c) Piece of cake
d) Break a leg
Answer: b) Under the weather
5. What is the opposite of "preposition"?
a) N/A
b) Conjunction
c) Adjective
d) Article
Answer: a) N/A
