Language Tip: Prepositions – Small Words, Big Confusion

Prepositions like in, on, at, to, for may seem simple, but using the wrong one can change meaning or sound unnatural.

Examples:

1. She is in the room. (inside)
2. The book is on the table. (surface)
3. The meeting is at 10 AM. (time)
4. He is good at English. (not in)
5. She is interested in music.
6. This gift is for you.

Why it matters:
Prepositions don’t always follow strict rules—they depend on usage. Learning them through examples improves accuracy and fluency.

👉 Don’t translate—observe how English uses prepositions naturally!

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