Preposition : Definition, Types, Examples, Worksheet

Preposition : Definition, Types, Examples & Worksheet – English Grammar For Class 2

PREPOSITION

 

This worksheet is for class 2 English, comprising the topic of prepositions. It will help students develop a better command of the English language.

 

After solving the worksheet, students will have a better understanding of prepositions and would be able to answer the following questions –

 

1. What is a preposition?
2. What are the types of prepositions?
3. What are phrasal prepositions?

 

What is a preposition?

 

A preposition is a word or phrase that connects a noun or pronoun in a sentence to a verb or adjective. They are typically short words that appear in front of nouns.

 

Example – They will come here in December. Here, the underlined word ‘in’ is the preposition. It describes when the subject ‘they’ will come.

 

What are the types of prepositions?

 

Following are the types of prepositions:

 

1. Preposition of time
2. Preposition of place
3. Preposition of thing

 

Preposition of time

 

The link of time between the nouns and other components of a sentence like pronouns and verbs is shown by prepositions of time. Ex- in, from, to, etc.

 

Example – I will be in the library from 2 o’clock.  Here, the underlined word ‘from’ is the preposition. It describes when the subject  ‘I’ will be at the library.

 

Preposition of place

 

The link of a place between nouns and other parts of a sentence is shown by prepositions of place. Ex – at, in, by etc.

 

Example – We will meet at the lighthouse. Here, the underlined word ‘at’ is the preposition. It describes where the subject ‘we’ will meet.

 

Preposition of a thing

 

Prepositions of things imply that nouns and other components of the phrase have a casual relationship. Ex- for, by, with etc.

 

Example – I will be writing an article about climate change. Here the underlined word ‘about’ is the preposition. It describes what the subject ‘I’ will be writing about.

 

What are phrasal prepositions?

 

A phrasal preposition is a combination of two or more words that acts and operates as a preposition, rather than a prepositional phrase. Ex – Apart from, because of, etc.

 

Example – Ram, along with Shyam, will arrive at Varanasi by tomorrow. Here, the underlined words ‘along with’ are the preposition. It describes who the subject ‘Ram’ will be coming with.

Preposition Worksheet

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I. Identify the preposition:

 

1. He started sleeping at 10 PM.
2. The boss called the meeting on 12 October.
3. He is at the restaurant.
4. He came from India.
5. I will always be there for you.
6. He is playing with his sister.
7. According to the new law, we cannot drive in that lane.
8. In spite of studying so hard, he could not top the exam.

 

II. Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions:

 

1. I think we should go ___ the movies.
2. Rajiv will come __ New York next year.
3. They will come here _____ their friends next month.
4. Ajay will publish his book ___ 12 October.
5. I have been living in this house ____ 2001.
6. Kashyap has been driving ____ an hour.

 

III. Choose the correct preposition out of the options mentioned alongside the following sentences:

1. Kapoor sat ______ the table. (on/above/over)
2. There are some fruits _____ the refrigerator. (into/in/for)
3. The fox jumped ______ the counter (of/if/off)
4. I drove ______ the bridge (over/on/above)
5. Radha lost her engagement ring ___ the concert. (in/at/on)
6. Rajiv swam ____ the lake. (to/over/at)

 

Download Printable preposition worksheet for grade 2

 

ANSWER

I.

1. At
2. On
3. At
4. From
5. For
6. With
7. According to
8. In spite of

II.

1. To
2. To
3. Along with
4. On
5. Since
6. For

III.

1.  On
2. In
3. Off
4. Over
5. At
6. At

 

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