Grammar

Grammar

1. Prepositions of place

   • The chart demonstrates some of the most common prepositions of place in English. Prepositions of Place are used to show the position or location of one thing with another. It answers the question "Where?" Below we have some more examples of Prepositions of Place
     • In front of A band plays their music in front of an audience. The teacher stands in front of the students.
     • Behind Behind is the opposite of In front of. It means at the back (part) of something. When the teacher writes on the whiteboard, the students are behind him (or her). Who is that person behind the mask?
     • Between Between normally refers to something in the middle of two objects or things (or places). There are mountains between Chile and Argentina. The number 5 is between the number 4 and 6.
     • Across From / Opposite Across from and Opposite mean the same thing. It usually refers to something being in front of something else BUT there is normally something between them like a street or table. It is similar to saying that someone (or a place) is on the other side of something. I live across from a supermarket (= it is on the other side of the road)
     • Next to / Beside Next to and Beside mean the same thing. It usually refers to a thing (or person) that is at the side of another thing. At a wedding, the bride stands next to the groom. Guards stand next to the entrance of the bank.
     • Near / Close to Near and Close to mean the same thing. It is similar to next to / beside but there is more of a distance between the two things. The receptionist is near the front door. This building is near a subway station.
     • On On means that something is in a position that is physically touching, covering or attached to something. The clock on the wall is slow. He put the food on the table.
     • Above / Over Above and Over have a similar meaning. The both mean "at a higher position than X" but above normally refers to being directly (vertically) above you. Planes normally fly above the clouds. There is a ceiling above you.
     • Under / Below Under and Below have a similar meaning. They mean at a lower level. (Something is above it). Your legs are under the table. Monsters live under your bed.