📘 Preposition – Complete Notes (Easy & Student-Friendly)
⭐ What is a Preposition?
A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun/pronoun and another word in the sentence. It tells us:
- Where something is (Place)
- When something happens (Time)
- How/Which direction something moves (Direction)
- Any other relation between two words
Example:
- The cat is under the table.
⭐ Types of Prepositions
1. Prepositions of Place (स्थान)
Tell us where something is.
| Preposition | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| in | inside | The pen is in the box. |
| on | on top and touching | The book is on the table. |
| under | below | The dog is under the bed. |
| over | above (no touch) | The plane is flying over the city. |
| above | higher than | The fan is above our heads. |
| below | lower than | The valley is below the hill. |
| between | between 2 things | The school is between two shops. |
| among | in a group | He is among his friends. |
| near | close | The bus stop is near the school. |
| behind | at the back | The garden is behind the house. |
| in front of | in the front | The car is in front of the gate. |
| inside | within | The children are inside the class. |
| outside | out of | He is waiting outside the room. |
2. Prepositions of Time (समय)
| Preposition | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| in | months, years, seasons, long time | in July, in 2020 |
| on | days, dates | on Monday, on 15 Aug |
| at | exact time | at 5 PM |
| before | earlier | before dinner |
| after | later | after school |
| during | throughout | during the class |
| since | starting point | since 2010 |
| for | duration | for 2 hours |
| until/till | up to a time | wait until 6 PM |
3. Prepositions of Direction (दिशा)
Show movement.
| Preposition | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| to | towards a place | go to school |
| from | starting point | come from Delhi |
| into | going inside | go into the room |
| out of | coming out | get out of the car |
| towards | in the direction of | walk towards the park |
| through | across something | walk through the tunnel |
| across | one side to other | swim across the river |
4. Other Important Prepositions
| Preposition | Example |
|---|---|
| with | I came with him. |
| without | He left without his bag. |
| about | Tell me about your day. |
| of | The color of the sky. |
| for | This gift is for you. |
⭐ Rules of Using Prepositions
✔ Rule 1: Place: on / in / at
- in = big place (country, city)
- at = small place (exact point)
- on = surfaces
Examples:
- He lives in Delhi.
- She is at home.
- The keys are on the table.
✔ Rule 2: Time: in / on / at
- in = months, years, long periods
- on = days, dates
- at = exact time
Examples:
- in 2020, in winter
- on Monday, on 5th June
- at 6 PM, at midnight
✔ Rule 3: Between vs Among
- Between = 2 things
- Among = 3 or more
✔ Rule 4: Since vs For
- Since = point of time
- For = duration
Example:
- I have lived here since 2015.
- I have lived here for 5 years.
⭐ Most Important Prepositions List
in, on, at, to, from, of, for, with, without, about, under, over, above, below, between, among, across, through, behind, near, before, after, since, for, until, inside, outside, towards, into
⭐ MCQs (Expected in Exams) – With Answers
1. My birthday is ___ March.
a) at
b) on
c) in
Answer: c) in
Months → in
2. The boy is sitting ___ two girls.
a) among
b) between
c) beside
Answer: b) between
Two people → between
3. She is going ___ the market.
a) to
b) towards
c) into
Answer: a) to
Destination → to
4. We will meet ___ 7 PM.
a) in
b) at
c) on
Answer: b) at
Exact time → at
5. The train went ___ the tunnel.
a) through
b) across
c) under
Answer: a) through
Inside and out → through
6. She has been waiting ___ two hours.
a) since
b) for
c) from
Answer: b) for
Duration → for
7. The plane is flying ___ the clouds.
a) over
b) in
c) on
Answer: a) over
Above something → over
8. The dog is hiding ___ the table.
a) in
b) under
c) above
Answer: b) under
Below → under
⭐ Final Tips
- In = inside or long time
- On = surface, days
- At = exact place/time
- To = direction
- From = starting point
- Since = starting time
- For = duration
- Between = two
- Among = many
