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Prepositions

July 10, 2026
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CHAPTER 26: PREPOSITIONS

English Grammar | By Mary Ansell

Prepositions

📖 1. THE MEANINGS OF PREPOSITIONS

Preposition

A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and another word in the sentence.

🔹 Common Prepositions

Preposition Meaning/Use Example
in inside The book is in the bag.
on on top of The pen is on the table.
at specific location/time She is at the door.
by next to He sits by the window.
for purpose/duration I bought it for you.
with accompaniment She went with her friend.
from origin He came from London.
to direction She went to the store.
of possession/relationship The cover of the book.
about concerning We talked about the movie.

📋 2. IDIOMS BEGINNING WITH PREPOSITIONS

Rule

Many idiomatic expressions begin with prepositions.

Examples

  • At first, I didn't like it.
  • In fact, he is right.
  • On the whole, it was a good day.
  • By the way, have you seen her?
  • For example, consider this case.
  • In spite of the rain, we went out.
  • Because of the traffic, we were late.
  • In addition to, we need more time.

📋 3. NOUNS FOLLOWED BY PREPOSITIONS

Rule

Certain nouns are followed by specific prepositions.

Examples

  • a lack of money
  • a need for help
  • a reason for the delay
  • an interest in music
  • a solution to the problem
  • a relationship with someone
  • a difference between the two

📋 4. ADJECTIVES AND VERBS IN THE PASSIVE VOICE FOLLOWED BY PREPOSITIONS

Rule

Certain adjectives and passive verbs are followed by specific prepositions.

🔹 Adjectives Followed by Prepositions

Examples

  • afraid of spiders
  • interested in art
  • good at math
  • bad at sports
  • angry with someone
  • angry about something
  • happy about the news
  • sorry for something

🔹 Passive Verbs Followed by Prepositions

Examples

  • interested in (by someone)
  • known for (his work)
  • made of (wood)
  • made from (recycled paper)
  • surprised at (the news)
  • worried about (the future)

📋 5. VERBS FOLLOWED BY PREPOSITIONS

Rule

Certain verbs are followed by specific prepositions.

Examples

  • look at the picture
  • listen to music
  • wait for the bus
  • depend on someone
  • believe in something
  • talk about the issue
  • speak to someone
  • think about something
  • worry about something
  • apologize for something

📝 EXERCISES FOR CHAPTER 26

Exercise 1. Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.

  1. The book is ______ the table.
  2. She is ______ the door.
  3. He came ______ London.
  4. She went ______ the store.
  5. The cover ______ the book is red.
  6. We talked ______ the movie.
  7. She went ______ her friend.
  8. I bought it ______ you.

Answers to Exercise 1:

  1. on
  2. at
  3. from
  4. to
  5. of
  6. about
  7. with
  8. for

Exercise 2. Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.

  1. a lack ______ money
  2. a need ______ help
  3. a reason ______ the delay
  4. an interest ______ music
  5. a solution ______ the problem
  6. a relationship ______ someone
  7. a difference ______ the two

Answers to Exercise 2:

  1. of
  2. for
  3. for
  4. in
  5. to
  6. with
  7. between

Exercise 3. Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.

  1. She is afraid ______ spiders.
  2. He is interested ______ art.
  3. She is good ______ math.
  4. He is bad ______ sports.
  5. She is angry ______ her friend.
  6. He is angry ______ the news.
  7. She is happy ______ the results.
  8. He is sorry ______ his mistake.

Answers to Exercise 3:

  1. of
  2. in
  3. at
  4. at
  5. with
  6. about
  7. about
  8. for

Exercise 4. Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.

  1. Look ______ the picture.
  2. Listen ______ the music.
  3. Wait ______ the bus.
  4. Depend ______ someone.
  5. Believe ______ something.
  6. Talk ______ the issue.
  7. Speak ______ someone.
  8. Think ______ something.
  9. Worry ______ something.
  10. Apologize ______ something.

Answers to Exercise 4:

  1. at
  2. to
  3. for
  4. on
  5. in
  6. about
  7. to
  8. about
  9. about
  10. for

📌 KEY SUMMARY

🔹 Prepositions Summary

Type Prepositions Example
Time at, in, on, since, for, during, by at 5 o'clock, in the morning
Place/Position at, in, on, by, under, over, between in the room, on the table
Direction to, from, into, out of, towards go to school, come from home
Idioms at first, in fact, on the whole, by the way At first, I didn't like it.
Nouns + Prepositions lack of, need for, interest in a lack of money
Adjectives + Prepositions afraid of, interested in, good at afraid of spiders
Verbs + Prepositions look at, listen to, wait for look at the picture

💡 Key Points:

  • Prepositions show relationships between words.
  • Time prepositions: at (specific time), in (month/year), on (day/date).
  • Place prepositions: at (point), in (enclosed space), on (surface).
  • Idiomatic expressions often begin with prepositions.
  • Certain nouns, adjectives, and verbs are followed by specific prepositions.
  • Passive verbs also take specific prepositions (known for, made of).

English Grammar | By Mary Ansell
Chapter 26: Prepositions

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