Prepositions (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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Definition of preposition
Definition of preposition
Word linking nouns/pronouns/phrases to other sentence parts
Relationships prepositions show
Relationships prepositions show
Time, place, direction, position, possession
Five types of prepositions
Five types of prepositions
Possession, time, direction, position, place
Possession prepositions show
Possession prepositions show
Ownership or belonging between people and things
Time prepositions tell us
Time prepositions tell us
When something occurs
Direction prepositions indicate
Direction prepositions indicate
Movement from one place to another
Position prepositions describe
Position prepositions describe
Location/placement of objects relative to other things
Place prepositions identify
Place prepositions identify
Specific locations where actions occur or objects are found
Correct: 'The guards appear ___ court'
Correct: 'The guards appear ___ court'
in court
He will go ___ attend university (onto/on to)
He will go ___ attend university (onto/on to)
on to (shows progression, not physical movement)