Common Prepositions and Usage:
In: "The cat is sleeping in the basket." In this example, "in" shows the location of the cat inside the basket.
On: "The painting is hanging on the wall." "On" indicates the location of the painting in relation to the wall.
Under: "The keys are under the sofa." "Under" reveals the location of the keys beneath the sofa.
Between: "She's sitting between John and Mary." "Between" denotes the location of "She" in relation to John and Mary.
Common Preposition Mistakes:
Confusing "to" and "too": "To" is a preposition indicating direction or purpose, while "too" means also or very. Be careful not to mix them up.
Misusing "at" and "in": "At" is used for a specific point or place, while "in" is used for more general or enclosed locations. For example, "I am at the park" (specific point) vs. "I am in the city" (general location).
"Beside" vs. "Besides": "Beside" means next to, while "besides" means in addition to or moreover.
AUTHOR
Dr L Suresh
Assistant Professor of English
Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of
Arts and Science
Coimbatore - 641020
Contact: 9944138137
e-mail ID: sureshenglit@rmv.ac.in
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