PREPOSITIONS
Preposition is tells about 3 things i.e. Direction, Time & Place/Location
1. Uses of “ON”
i. For Surface
The paper is on my desk. T
The book is on the table. T
He is on the bus stop. F
ii. For Days & Date
They met me on Sunday.
I was born on 26th Jan, 1999.
iii. For Devices & Machines
He is on the phone.
The show will be telecasted on TV.
She has been on the computer.
He is solving the sum on calculator.
iv. Body Parts
My mother kiss me on forehead.
The cream fell on my leg.
She wear her engagement ring on her finger.
v. State /Condition
Virat Kohli was on fire.
He has been on bed rest.
Mango Juice is on demand.
2. Use of “ONTO”
i. Same like on but use when any movement involve.
The cat jumped onto the Table.
Move the books onto the table.
She climbed onto the roof.
He stepped down from the train onto the roof.
ii. When fully aware about anything (Informal use)
They know I will onto their plan.
He cancel the surprised party when he came to knew that we onto his
surprised.
3. Use of “UPON”
i. Immediately after doing something or something happen
Ali got married immediately upon passing out the college.
Upon declaration of her result she rushed towards her mother.
ii. Something is going to happen but still not happen
Eid Ul Azhar is almost upon us.
Our exam will be soon upon us.
His payment is going to be due upon us.
iii. In place of ON when more formal that “ON”
E.g. Depend, Congratulation, Expense, Happen & Insist
My whole future depended upon Allah.
They congratulated him upon his success.
iv. When one noun is important than other.
He worked hard year upon year.
He crossed further mile upon mile.
v. Movement same as ONTO
We put upon this earth.
He fell upon the earth.
ONTO Walk & Climb
Preposition of Time
Clock Hours, Minutes & Seconds AT
Calendar Days & Dates ON
Calendar Year & Month IN
Preposition of Place
4. IN Sit anywhere/place that cover with 1 to 4 side. E.g. Home & City in the sense of
full coverage from all sides. If we use specific location then AT will be use in place of
IN. E.g. In a city home is a specific location. I am at home.
5. AT Exact point to tell specific location. E.g. Facebook status show specific location
E.g.
I am at canteen in the school. ON
I live at Jamky Cheema in Daska. What is on the table?
The watchmen is standing at the main gate. Ali is on the roof.
She is sitting in the car. rd
I live on the 3 floor of the building.
The buses are coming at the bus stop.
We met at the coffee Shop.
He is having his food in his office.
They are celebrating his birthday at Indian gate.
6. WITH (Not meaning sath)
i. Sensation & Feeling
To show feelings or emotion with one for another. E.g. I am very
happy or upset with your behavior. Except (Rude, Polite & Kind
TO)
ii. Tools
I wrote a letter with a pen.
He killed him with a knife.
iii. Possession
Like have something along with something already have.
I want a home with a garden.
I want a life with happiness.
I want to pass with good marks.
iv. When you agree with someone
E.g. Agreement
7. BY
i. To tell the way/method of doing work.
I am talking by phone.
Send this letter by post.
Difference b/w BY & WITH If we use any tool itself then with & if any
tool use on us then by will be use. E.g. I turned intelligent with using this
table. I turned intelligent by this machine.
ii. Travel
I go to somewhere or come then also by will be use.
iii. Doer
E.g. Painter
iv. Next to Beside
My school is situated by my home
He is standing by me.
v. Deadline
You can submit your application by November 15, 2022.
UNTIL VS BY
When you are continuously You can do after a fixed
doing any work by a fixed time or before a fixed time.
time. But not continuously going
E.g. Respect until death. but should be done.
For Period of time (Indefinite time)
Since Point of time (Definite time)
8. FOR
i. Denote who is intended to have or use something
This is for you.
My life is for my country.
ii. In Exchange of something
I will give you my phone for 1 like.
These books are available for 100 rupees.
iii. Something what can be expected from somebody
This is too much for you.
You are tall for your age.
9. SINCE
i. To show Reason
Since he was ill, he did not attend my birthday party.
Since I was poor I had to sacrifice my dream.
10. TO
i. Direction Going
I am to going to school. I am going to Delhi.
He is coming to me.
Ali is going to Germany.
We are heading to the entrance of the building.
She is giving money to him.
NOTE: Destination Germany is confirmed so “TO” will be use. If destination
will not confirmed then “TOWARD” will be use.
ii. As an “INFINITE”
To show purpose.
He wants to meet you.
They come here to play.
We earn to leave.
iii. Limit/Ending Point of Period
The petrol price rose up to 226 per liter.
We work 9 to 6, Monday to Thursday.
11. FROM
i. Direction Coming
I am coming from Delhi.
ii. Origin
This bus travel from Mumbai to Goa.
Where are you from?
I am from Sialkot.
This letter is from the principal.
iii. Cause
He died from heart attack.
He is suffering from fever.
Unfortunately, even in 21st Century, people die from hunger.
12. OVER
i. Top or Cover
The birds are flying over my head.
Flying over the lake.
With an umbrella over my head.
I was able to protect myself from the sun.
ii. Cover/Contact
I put my hands over my ears.
He put the blanket over her body.
iii. Number, Age & Amount
He won the election with over 2 million votes.
Over 50% of the company shares are over by the government.
13. ABOVE
i. Height Comparison
His house is situated above the sea level.
ii. Not in Contact/Touch
Can you raise your hand above your head?
iii. Temperature
The temperature of Pakistan is above 45 C.
NOTE: Opposite to Over & Above
Over & above show Height----and---Under & below show Low Point
14. UNDER
The cat is under the Table.
Titanic Material is under the sea.
15. BELOW
There was a big box below the painting.
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