We can use prepositions to express time, place and movement within a sentence. Some examples of prepositions are:
- in
- on
- below
- for
- since
- behind
- at
- with
- across
- in front
- under
- underneath
Typically, we find prepositions within prepositional phrases, which means a preposition + a noun. Prepositional phrases often include determiners and adjectives:
- She is going to France.
- The backpack is under the desk.
- The new school is on the old cemetery.
Although prepositions can be difficult to define, there are some rules that will help you.
Prepositions
Prepositions of time
| Prepositions | Uses | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
in |
Parts of the day Month Year Centuries Season |
in the afternoon in June in 2004 in the eighteenth century in the summer |
|
at |
Clock time (specific time)
Night |
at 2 o’clock at night / at nighttime |
|
on |
Days Dates |
on Tuesday on February 10th |
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