Preposition examples for students

Preposition examples for students

Preposition examples for students : Here in this post you'll get Preposition examples for students. 

What is Preposition

A preposition is a word that connects nouns, pronouns and phrases to the other words in a sentence.

A preposition links nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a sentence and shows appropriate meaning. The words or phrase that the preposition introduces is called the object of the preposition.

A preposition usually indicates the temporal, spatial or logical relationship of its object to the rest of the sentences.

For examples: The book is on the table.
                          The book is under / beneath the table.
                          The book is leaning against the table

Preposition Phrase

A prepositional phrase is made up of the preposition, its object and any associated adverb. A prepositional phrase can function as a noun, an adjective or an adverb.

Preposition example

The list of prepositions are " above, across, after, against, among, around, at, along, by, before, behind, below, beneath, beside, between, beyond, but, despite, down, during, except, for, from, in, inside, into, like, near, of, off, on, onto, out, outside, over, past, since, through, throughout, till, to, toward, under, underneath, until, up, upon, with, within and without."

Commonly used preposition the commonly used prepositions are " at, in, into, by, with, of, from, for, to, over, above, after, before, upon, against, without .

Types of Preposition

Types of preposition Generally there is two types of preposition on the basis of their formation.
(i) Simple preposition and (ii) Compound preposition.

Simple Preposition

Simple prepositions are formed by only a single word.

example: at, in, on, by, with, of, from, for, to, above, over, before, under, against etc. 

Compound Preposition

Compound prepositions are formed by more than one word.

example: into, onto, upon, within, without, throughout etc.

Preposition rules

AT : 

1. Place: He lives at Rajgarh 
2. Time: I have my breakfast at 8 a.m. 
3. Certain Place: I met him at his office. 
4. Direction: Look at him. 
5. Occupation: He is always at your service. 
6. Value: Onion sells at 60 rupees a kilo. 
7. Dependence: He lives in Delhi at his own expense. 
8. Sitting: The boys are sitting at the back bench.

 * at 9 O' clock, at play, at work, at school, at office, at first, at dinner, at noon, at case, at night, at last, at hand, at any time, at the same time, at the beginning, at the meeting...

 IN:

1. Place: He lives in Delhi. 
2. Time: He will come here in a week, morning, month. 
3. State: He is in good health, He died in an accident / war, You should write in ink. 
4. Inside: India is situated in Asia, He is in his room. 
5. Sitting: He is sitting in an arm chair / in the car.

 * in India, in 1947, in February, in dark, to be in, at home in, in the sun, in air, in water, in danger, in a temper, in power, in summer, in pain, in sorrow, in advance, in a hurry, in secret, pay in, fill in, in a loud voice, in minerals, in number, in truth, in book, in right...

 

ON:  

1. Day/ Date: He came on Monday / 24 December 
2. Time: He came here on correct time. 
3. Dependence: Cow live on grass 
4. State or Condition: I am not on good terms with him. 
5. On account of: I congratulate him on his success. 
6. Immediately after: On my arrival they left. 
7. Concerning: He has written a book on history. 
8. Transport: He goes to school on foot / bicycle / bike / horseback. 
9. Sitting: He is sitting on a chair / sofa

 * on Sunday, on request, on hire, on land, on demand, on trial, on the road, on right, on the way, on a small income, on paper, on finger, on wall

INTO: 

1. Motion: Douglas jumped into the well, He came into the room 
2. Transformation: Ice melts into water

BY: 

1. Done by Living being: The tiger was killed by a hunter 
2. Nearness in place: Sit by me, Stand by him 
3. Nearness in time: I shall do the work by this evening 
4. Measurement: Rice sells by kilogram 
5. Opinion: What is the time by your watch ? 
6. Manner: I caught him  by the neck 
7. Means: We came by bus / train 
8. During : We work by day

* by boat, by next, by heart, by post, by hand, by name, by myself

WITH: 

1. Instrument: She writes with her left hand 
2. Company: The teacher was angry with his students 
3. Among: There is a customs with all castes 
4. Immediately after: With this words,He left the meeting.

FOR: 

1. Duration of time: I have been ill for a week. 
2. Cause or Reason: He was punished for bad conduct
3. Purpose: They toil for money 
4. Direction: I shall start for school 
5. On behalf of: He was allowed to serve for his father 
6. Inspite of: For all that, you are to blame 
7. On account of: He had to do it for your good 
8. In point of: He is tall for his age 
9. Value: I bought this pen for five rupees

* for fear, for sale, for granted, for god's sake, Speak for, left for, word for word

Preposition for class 10

1. My father was angry.......my failure. ( for/at/in)
2. I was amazed........his conduct. ( at/by/in)
3. I am satisfied......your work. (by/with/at)
4. I was surprised.......his behaviour. ( with/by/at)
5. There is a noise of children......play. ( in/on/at)

Ans: At

1. I wrote the note.......ink. (with/in/by) 
2. Assam is rich......minerals. (in/for/with) 
3. He will come back.........an hour. (by/at/in) 
4. My sister excels.........dancing. (at/in/by) 
5. He deals.......tea. (in/at/on) 
6. One should be honest.......dealing with fellowmen. (On/in/at) 
7. The boy died......an accident. (at/of/in)
8. Happiness consists......speaking the truth. (Of/in/for)

Ans: In

1. The prisoner was accused........murder. (for/of/on) 
2. The poor man died.........cancer. ( of/from/in) 
3. We are proud......our country. (of/on/for) 
4. Do not boast......your wealth. (of/in/for) 
5. Shoes are made.......leather. (of/with/from) 
6. The student was sure.........success. (to/in/of) 
7. Always beware......false friends. (from/of/with) 
8. Gandhi was convicted.......lying. (of/for/to) 
9. One should be conscious........one's fault. ( about/of/at) 
10. You should not boast........your wealth. ( of/in/for) 
11. She was tired........waiting for him. ( with/by/of)    
12. I am out.......practice. ( of/from/to) 
13. The old man is hard......hearing. ( to/for/of) 
14. He comes.......a rich family. ( from/of/for) 

Ans: Of

1. Flour is made......wheat. (of/from/with) 
2. He often suffers........illness. (in/from/by) 
3. The labour lives........hand to mouth. (by/from/for) 
4. He has been suffering.......fever. (with/by/from) 
5. This is a quotation.......Milton. (of/from/by) 
6. He has yet recovered.......illness. (for/by/ from) 

Ans: From

1. I bought this pen.......five rupees. ( at/by/for) 
2. The ship is bound.......India. ( to /of/for) 
3. I have distaste .......... pop music. ( in/for/of ) 
4. I was late......school. (in/for/to) 
5. Socrates had no desire........wealth or comfort. ( for/of/from) 
6. We shall die........our country. (to/at/for) 
7. This film is suitable.......children. (To/with/for) 
8. She is looking........a domestic help. (to/in/for) 

Ans: For

1. The teacher knows his students.......their names. ( with/by/to) 
2. What is the time......your watch ? ( in/at/by) 
3. She goes to school.......bus. (in/on/by)  
4. He sent the money......hand. (by/with/in) 
5. The beggar lives......begging. ( on/by/with)  
6. The lame man lives......begging. ( on/by/with) 
7. He sent the letter......post. (by/with/to)

Ans: By

1. Tiger live.....flesh. (at/in/on) 
2. Cow live.....grass. (at/in/on) 
3. I congratulated him.....his success. (on/at/for) 
4. Man does not live......bread alone. (on/for/by) 
5. Her mother is.....the town council. (in/on/over) 
6. I met him......the road. (in/at/on) 
7. I shall meet you.....sunday. (at/in/on) 
8. He goes to school .......bicycle.( by/with/on)

Ans: On

1. I can not part.......this book. (with/from/of) 
2. We all sympathise........the poor man. (For/on/with) 
3. She is gifted.......a sweet voice. (of/to/with) 
4. The teacher was annoyed.......me. (at/from/with) 
5. He is satisfied.......his job. (at/with/in) 
6. Nobody in the class could compete......Raju. (against/with/to) 
7. The teacher was angry.......his students. (with/on/to) 
8. The girl parted........her parents. (from/with/by) 
9. He sympathised.......me in my sorrow. (to/with/for) 
10. He is angry........his naughty sister. (at/with/upon) 

Ans: With.

1. Please send a reply.......my letter. (to/of/for) 
2. I can not agree........your proposal. (at/to/with) 
3. He was appointed......the post. ( to/for/at) 
4. You should be polite........your seniors. ( on/with/to) 
5. She prefers tea.......coffee. (to/than/for) 
6. Babysitters are a boon......parents. (for/upon/to) 
7. She is junior......me by three years. (to/from/than) 
8. Please pay attention.......your studies. (for/to/on) 
9. I am senior.......your sister. (than/to/from) 

Ans: To

Preposition for class 12

1. He is ..... the way to Delhi.      
Ans: On

2. The food is not ...... my taste.    

Ans: To

3. She is playing ..... a violin.        

Ans: On

4. I am confident ...... success.       

Ans: Of

5. The little girl was pleased.......her new dress.    

Ans: With  

6. The examination.......hand.      

Ans: At  

7. He is......work now.       

Ans: At   

8. You must suffer........your misdeed.      

Ans: for  

9. She writes.......her left hand.          

Ans: With  

10. We should rely........our own efforts.      

Ans: On 

11. He has no money........him.         

Ans: With  

12. Jatin is sorry......what he has done. 

Ans: For 

13. He said this......oath. 

Ans: On   

14. I will meet you there.....six o'clock. 

Ans: At 

15. The application must be handed in.....December 31st.

Ans: By  

16. Cuckoos can be seen.....spring. 

Ans: In  

17. Soldiers.....their battle dress look very smart. 

Ans: In 

18. He still comes to see me......time to time. 

Ans: From  

19. It has been the same old story ever.......he was a little boy.

Ans: Since  

20. It always gets cool here......the evening. 

Ans: In  

21. The family all are gathering again......christmas. 

Ans: At  

22. I wonder if you could get it done......tomorrow. 

Ans: By  

23. He has been living in his new house.......last week. 

Ans: Since   

24. The train..... Delhi leaves in a few minutes. 

Ans: To    

25. Why does she prefer to sit.....the back of the class ? 

Ans: At  

26. Kings used to lead their armies......the enemy in prison. 

Ans: Against  

27. I congratulated you........your success. 

Ans: On  

28. John has no taste......music. 

Ans: For  

29. I am astonished......your conduct. 

Ans: At  

30. My father was born......August 15. 

Ans: On  

31. The ship is bound......England. 

Ans: For   

32. She prefers tea.......coffee. 

Ans: To  

33. The master frowned......the servant. 

Ans: At   

34. What is the time.....your watch now ? 

Ans: By  

35. The students of this college have free access.....the Principal. 

Ans: For  

36. You should take proper care.....your books. 

Ans: Of  

37. A sage has no desire.....material wealth. 

Ans: For  

38. India is rich.....minerals. 

Ans: in

39. He is very particular......his health. 

Ans: for 

40. I did that without any.....you. 

Ans: For 
 

41. He is fond......playing cards. 

Ans: of 

42. He was annoyed....missing the bus. 

Ans: at 

43. Who is responsible......breaking this mirror ? 

Ans: For 

44. We tried to dissuade her......marrying an old man. 

Ans: From 

45. They are thinking......moving to another house. 

Ans: Of 

46. I met him....the road. 

Ans: On 
 

47. John was annoyed.....his mother. Ans: 

With 

48. The work should be finished......next friday. 

Ans: By 

49. The office is closed......second and fourth saturday. 

Ans: On 

50. Douglas jumped.....the swimming pool. 

Ans: Into 
 

51. The girl standing......the two boys is their sister. 

Ans: Between 

52. The train arrived......the platform a minute ago. 

Ans: at

53. At The children were looking forward......their visit to Kaziranga. 

Ans: For 

54. I have to finish this report.....tonight. 

Ans: By 

55. I heard a lot about you.....your class teacher. 

Ans: From 

56. His father is a principal.....a school in jorhat. 

Ans: Of 

57. Please sit down.......a few minutes. 

Ans: for 

58. Tom is addicted........gambling. 

Ans: to 

59. Don't be afraid.....telling the truth. 

Ans: Of 
 

60. Sheila is proud.......her beauty. 

Ans: Of 

61. I spoke to her......the office. 

Ans: At 

62. Our school is......Chandmari. 

Ans: At 

63. We have been staying.......a hotel near the bus stop. 

Ans: At 

64. I never hanker.......money. 

Ans: After 

65. I came across him.....chance. 

Ans: By 

67. The picture is hung......the wall. 

Ans: on 

68. The fan is .......my head. 

Ans: Over 

69. Joe is jealous.... Jenny's fame. 

Ans: Of 

70. He is lost......his thought. 

Ans: In 

71. He complied.....my request. 

Ans: With 

72. I started.....school very late that morning. 

Ans: For

Preposition exercises

1. He will come here......a week. 
2. I was speaking.....a friend. 
3. He is......the way to Delhi. 
4. Butter is made......milk. 
5. I paid him......cash. 
6. My uncle deals......groceries. 
7. He is devoted.....his studies. 
8. The pen is often compared.......a sword. 
9. The thief broke.......the house. 
10. Please cal.....a doctor. 
11. Flour is made.......wheat. 
12. The train is running.......time. 
13. He spoke......me in English. 
14. He died.....his country. 
15. I insist......going to kolkata. 
16. He has a great fondness.......children. 
17. I do not hanker.......riches. 
18. Rhinos are abound......Assam. 
19. They started.....six in the morning. 
20. Drinking is injurious.......health.

Here I have cover some important example of prepositions and excerises to practice by yourself. You can write down your answers in the comment section.