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Which complex preposition is used to describe the position of something being beside another object?
Which complex preposition is used to describe the position of something being beside another object?
What does the complex preposition 'in between' indicate regarding location?
What does the complex preposition 'in between' indicate regarding location?
Which complex preposition means to be in a position slightly apart from but close to something?
Which complex preposition means to be in a position slightly apart from but close to something?
Which of the following complex prepositions can be used to describe something that is in front of another item?
Which of the following complex prepositions can be used to describe something that is in front of another item?
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What does the complex preposition 'away from' indicate?
What does the complex preposition 'away from' indicate?
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The phrase 'next to' suggests that two objects are placed beside each other.
The phrase 'next to' suggests that two objects are placed beside each other.
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The complex preposition 'in front of' means being behind another object.
The complex preposition 'in front of' means being behind another object.
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When something is 'close to' an object, it means it is far away from it.
When something is 'close to' an object, it means it is far away from it.
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If a place is described as 'in between' two others, it is located directly within them.
If a place is described as 'in between' two others, it is located directly within them.
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The expression 'on top of' refers to the position below another object.
The expression 'on top of' refers to the position below another object.
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Study Notes
Complex Prepositions: Examples
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Ahead of: Indicates a position in advance or superiority. Example: Usain is going to win this race. He’s ahead of the other runners.
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Away from: Indicates movement or separation from something. Example: The cat ran away from the dangerous dog.
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Close to: Indicates proximity or nearness. Example: I don’t need to commute to work every day. The office is very close to my house.
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In between: Indicates a position or location situated in the middle of two things. Example: The Irish Sea is in between Ireland and Britain.
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In front of: Indicates a position preceding or in the path of something. Example: The dog ran in front of the car and was nearly killed!
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Near to: Indicates a position close to something. Example: There is a gym near to my office, which is really convenient. It’s just a 5-minute walk.
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Next to: Indicates a position adjacent or beside something. Example: Who’s that man standing next to your car?
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On top of: Indicates a position above or atop something. Example: I dream of standing on top of Mount Everest.
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Test your knowledge of complex prepositions with this quiz. Examine examples illustrating their usage in different contexts. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of English grammar.
