Prepositions for Class 7

What are Prepositions?

Prepositions are words used in sentences to show how nouns (people, places, or things) relate to other words. They help us understand the location of items, their relative positions, and the times at which they occurred. The most common prepositions are in, on, by, under, over, beside, between, behind, while, etc. By highlighting the relationships or locations of the objects or events in a sentence, these words enable us to give additional context or information.

Examples of Prepositions:

→ Notebooks are on the desk.
→ My dog is hiding in the bed.
→ The kids went for an evening walk in the park.
→ The red ball is between the two chairs.
→ Shelly sat beside Jack during the class.
→ The bird flew over the tree.
→ A red pen is inside the pencil case.

Types of Prepositions

Prepositions are words that bring out the relationship between various sentence parts. Here are uses of some commonly used prepositions in daily life:

1. In

It’s used to indicate location within a place.
Example: Shelly is sitting in the cosy chair, reading her favourite book.

It’s used to indicate a specific period of time.
Example: We'll see you in 20 minutes.

2. On

It’s used to indicate a specific day or date.
Example: I put my backpack on the table before starting my homework.

It’s used to indicate a surface or a place.
Example: Alisha needs the notebook which is lying on her desk.

3. At

It’s used to indicate a specific point in time.
Example: I'll meet you at 5 o'clock.

It’s used to indicate a specific location.
Example: My friend is waiting for me at the bus stop.

4. By

It’s used to indicate a method of transportation or how something is done.
Example: I'll travel by plane.

It’s used to indicate a deadline or a specific time.
Example: Submit your homework by Tuesday.

5. Under

It’s used to indicate something is below or beneath something else.
Example: The treasure chest was hidden under the old oak tree.

It’s used to indicate a lower position or rank.
Example: Jacob is under the strict supervision of his class teacher.

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6. Over

It’s used to indicate movement from one side to another.
Example: Veronica was so scared that she jumped over the fence without even thinking about the consequences

It’s used to indicate a general location or position.
Example: Birds usually fly over the seas to reach their far-off destinations during the migrating seasons.

7. Between

It’s used to indicate the relationship or location between two things or people.
Example: I am standing between my parents.

8. Through

It’s used to indicate movement from one side or end to the other.
Example: The train goes through the tunnel.

It’s used to indicate a process or method.
Example: We solved the question through teamwork.

9. With

It’s used to indicate association or accompaniment.
Example: I went to an event with my friends.

It’s used to indicate a means or tool.
Example: I cut the paper with scissors.

10. For

It’s used to indicate a purpose or reason.
Example: I bought a gift for my brother's birthday.

It’s used to indicate a duration of time.
Example: They will be on vacation for 15 days.

11. Among

It’s used to indicate being a part of a group or surrounded by a group of things or people.
Example: Jonny is among the top students in his maths class.

12. Across

It’s used to indicate movement from one side to the other or covering a distance. Example: They walked across the bridge.

FAQs

1. Define preposition.

Answer: A preposition is a word in a sentence that demonstrates the link between a noun or pronoun and other words. It usually denotes a location, a direction, a period, or a manner.

2. What is the difference between 'above' and 'below' as prepositions?

Answer: "Above" refers to something in a higher position whereas "below" refers to something in a lower position. For example, The bird flew high above the trees, while the squirrel scurried below on the forest floor.

3. How is “with” used in a sentence as a preposition?

Answer: "With" denotes being in the company of someone or possessing something. For example, "I'm going to the park with my best friend" (company) or "I like my coffee with light sugar" (having something).