Preposition Uses and Examples for Class 5

Prepositions play a crucial role in the English language, connecting words and making sentences meaningful. Whether you’re a student, job seeker, or English learner, mastering preposition usage can significantly improve your writing and communication skills. In this article from BD JOBZ PREPARATION, we will explore Preposition Uses and Examples for Class 5 to help you avoid common mistakes and enhance your grammar proficiency.

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Preposition

A preposition is a word that is placed before a noun or pronoun to establish a relationship with another word in the sentence.

Commonly Used Prepositions: on, at, in, into, to, by, for, with, of, off, upon, under, before, after, from, over, beyond, against, above, up, among, between.

Uses of Some Prepositions

At, in:

• Use in before large places or time periods and at before small places or specific times.
  • He lives at Springfield in Illinois.
  • We arrived at 8 o’clock in the evening.
• Note: If in is used before a time expression, the follows, but at does not require the.
• Use at before night, noon, dusk, and dawn, but in before morning, evening, and afternoon.

In, into:

• Use in for stability or being inside, and into for movement or transformation.
  • The students are in the hall.
  • They walked into the auditorium.
  • Water turns into ice.

On, in, at:

• Use on before days and dates, in before months and years, and at before specific times.
  • I will see you at 4 p.m. on Monday in December.

After, in:

• Use after for a past period and in for a future period.
  • She returned home after six months.
  • We will complete the project in a week.

In, within:

• Use in for the last moment of a time period and within for any moment before the time expires.
  • Mr. Robert will arrive in a month.
  • We will complete the work within a month.

In, by, before:

• Use in for a general time in the future and by or before for a specific time.
  • I will finish reading the book by or before 6 p.m.
  • He will visit us in a month.

In, on, to:

• Use in for within a boundary, to for outside a boundary, and on for a surface.
  • The Amazon rainforest is to the west of Brazil.
  • Paris is on the River Seine.
  • The library is in the center of the town.

In, after:

• Use in in future tense and after in past tense.
  • My brother will return from Canada in a month.
  • His grandfather passed away after two years.

Since, from, for:

• Use since for a specific point in the past, from for any tense, and for for a period of time.
  • It has been snowing since morning.
  • It has been raining for three hours.

Beside, besides:

• Use beside for “next to” and besides for “in addition to.”
  • He sat beside his friend.
  • Besides this book, I have many others.

Between, among:

• Use between for two items and among for more than two.
  • Distribute the gifts between the two students.
  • Share the chocolates among all the children.

By, with:

• Use by before the doer and with before the instrument.
  • The deer was hunted by the man with a bow and arrow.

On, over:

• Use on for direct contact and over for a gap.
  • The book is on the shelf.
  • The chandelier hangs over the dining table.

We hope you enjoy the above discussion on Preposition Uses and Examples for class 5

Exercise

Identify the Preposition in the Following Sentences:

1. He sat under a tree.
2. They are in the playground.
3. Look at the painting.
4. Listen to your coach.
5. She runs after money.
6. He sat before me.
7. The notebook is on the table.
8. The principal prohibited him from talking.
9. Our manager is proficient in English.
10. The dog is under the chair.
11. I look upon him as a mentor.
12. He complained about the delay.
13. Hard work is the key to success.
14. The discussion ended in a solution.
15. The sun is above us.
16. He deals with customers politely.
17. The board consists of six members.
18. Take care of your belongings.
19. I was born in a small town.
20. The plane is bound for New York.
21. The student is busy at his desk.

Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Preposition:

1. Use the correct prepositions:

• I shall call on you at your office.
• Cut this cake into eight pieces.
• He always stands by me in times of need.
• He died from excessive eating.
• He reposed trust in me.

2. Choose the correct prepositions:

• She was absent from the meeting.
• I cannot conceive of such dishonesty.
• He played on a violin.
• Jessica is sure of her victory.
• My brother is expert in accounting.

3. Use appropriate prepositions:

• He was accused of fraud.
• She is blind to her child’s mistakes.
• Sam is not competent for the position.
• I cannot part with this souvenir.
• He had been plunged into deep thought when I entered.

4. Complete the sentences with suitable prepositions:

• Listen to what I say.
• You should not run into debt.
• I differ with you on this topic.
• We had to call in a doctor.
• Don’t go out into the sun.

5. Chose the Prepositions in the Following Sentences. 

1. He sat under a tree. 
2. They are in the garden. 
3. Look at the picture. 
4. Listen to your teacher. 
5. He runs after money.
6. He sat before me. 
7. The book is on the table. 
8. The teacher prohibited him from telling lies. 
9. Our Headmaster is proficient in English. 
10. The cat is under the table. 
11. I look upon you as my brother. 
12. He complained about me. 
13. Industry is the key to success. 
14. His attempts ended in with you on this point. 
15. The sky is above us. 
16. He deals with his customers politely. 
17. The committee consists of five members. 
18. Take care of your health. 
19. I was born in a middle-class family. 
20. The ship is bound for London. 
21. The student is busy at his desk. 

6. Fill in the Gaps

1. Fill in each gap with the appropriate preposition given in the box. 

1. I shall call on you __ your office. 
2. Cut this bread __ eight pieces. 
3. He always stands __ me in times of danger. 
4. He died ___ over-eating.
5. He reposed trust __ me. 

2. Fill in each gap with the appropriate preposition given in the box. You may use a preposition more than once. 

1. She was absent __ the meeting. 
2. I cannot conceive __ such dishonesty. 
3. He played __ a flute. 
4. Abdullah is sure __ his success. 
5. My brother is expert __ accounts. 

3. Fill in each gap with the appropriate preposition given in the box. 

1. He was accused __ theft. 
2. He is blind __ his son’s faults. 
3. Abdullah is not competent __ the post. 
4. I cannot part __ this book. 
5. He had been plunged __ thought when I entered the room. 

4. Fill in each gap with the appropriate preposition given in the box. You may use a preposition more than once.

1. Listen __ what I say. 
2. You should not run __ debt. 
3. I differ __ you on this point. 
4. We had to call __ a doctor. 
5. Don’t go out __ the sun. 

5. Fill in each gap with the appropriate preposition given in the box. 

1. He sat __ the fire with me. 
2. He was needed __ work at the Orphanage. 
3. The scientist set __ work in earnest. 
4. I am tired __ waiting for you. 
5. She has cut __ her hair. 

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Understanding Preposition Uses and Examples for Class 5 is essential for constructing grammatically correct sentences and expressing ideas clearly. By learning their correct usage through examples and practice, you can improve both your writing and speaking skills. We hope this guide from BD JOBZ PREPARATION has made prepositions easier to grasp. Keep practicing, and soon, using prepositions correctly will become second nature!