English as an Additional Language/Introducing prepositions

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Prepositions are words which add meaning to a sentence. A preposition can tell you where or when something happens.

Prepositions of place[edit | edit source]

On, under, above, below, behind, in front of, near, next to, opposite...

Prepositions of time[edit | edit source]

On, At, In

  • I'll meet you at 18.30
  • My birthday is in March
  • My birthday is on the 2nd of March

Adjective / Verbs with prepositions (dependent prepositions)[edit | edit source]

Listen to, believe in, worried about, dream of...