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Over and under indicate a direct vertical relationship or nearness.
Over and under indicate a direct vertical relationship or nearness.
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Which verb should be followed by 'on/in' rather than 'on to/into'?
Which verb should be followed by 'on/in' rather than 'on to/into'?
Which word can be used to mean 'inside' in certain contexts?
Which word can be used to mean 'inside' in certain contexts?
Above and below mean simply that one object is on a higher or lower level than the other.
Above and below mean simply that one object is on a higher or lower level than the other.
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Which preposition should be used with 'put, place, lay, stand'?
Which preposition should be used with 'put, place, lay, stand'?
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What is the difference between 'over/under' and 'above/below'?
What is the difference between 'over/under' and 'above/below'?
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Under and underneath always mean that one object is actually touching the other.
Under and underneath always mean that one object is actually touching the other.
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You have to be ______ 18 to see this movie.
You have to be ______ 18 to see this movie.
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Which preposition should be used in the following sentence? 'The temperature is three degrees _____ zero.'
Which preposition should be used in the following sentence? 'The temperature is three degrees _____ zero.'
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Jane put each object back in its allotted ______
Jane put each object back in its allotted ______
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There were ______ 100,000 people at the funeral.
There were ______ 100,000 people at the funeral.
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Which of the following prepositions can be followed by a mass noun?
Which of the following prepositions can be followed by a mass noun?
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Which of the following is an example of a 'cause' rather than a 'reason'?
Which of the following is an example of a 'cause' rather than a 'reason'?
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Which of the following is an example of a metaphorical use of a preposition?
Which of the following is an example of a metaphorical use of a preposition?
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Study Notes
Prepositions of Location
- Over and under indicate a direct vertical relationship or nearness.
- Above and below mean that one object is on a higher or lower level than the other.
- Under and underneath always mean that one object is actually touching the other.
Prepositions with Verbs
- The verb "put" should be followed by 'on/in' rather than 'on to/into'.
- The preposition "on" should be used with 'put, place, lay, stand'.
Age and Quantities
- You have to be over 18 to see this movie.
- The preposition "above" should be used in the sentence "The temperature is three degrees _____ zero."
- There were over 100,000 people at the funeral.
Containers and Spaces
- In certain contexts, "in" can be used to mean 'inside'.
- Jane put each object back in its allotted space.
Grammar and Meaning
- A 'cause' is an example of something that makes something happen, whereas a 'reason' is an explanation for something.
- The preposition "on" can be followed by a mass noun.
- An example of a metaphorical use of a preposition is "You have to be over 18 to see this movie."
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Test your understanding of prepositions with this quiz on "Inside, Outside, Within." Practice using the correct prepositions in sentences and improve your English language skills.
