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Here are some key points and examples of prepositions for the Tamil Nadu Samacheer Kalvi 10th English Grammar syllabus:
Prepositions
Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. They indicate various relations such as place, time, direction, cause, manner, and amount.
Types of Prepositions
1. Prepositions of Place:
- In: used to indicate something enclosed or surrounded (e.g., in the room, in the box).
- On: used to indicate a surface (e.g., on the table, on the wall).
- At: used to indicate a specific point (e.g., at the door, at the station).
- Under: used to indicate something directly beneath (e.g., under the bed).
- Above: used to indicate something higher than a point (e.g., above the clouds).
2. Prepositions of Time:
- In: used for months, years, centuries, and long periods (e.g., in January, in 2020).
- On: used for days and dates (e.g., on Monday, on 5th June).
- At: used for precise time (e.g., at 5 PM, at midnight).
- By: used to indicate a deadline (e.g., by Friday).
3. Prepositions of Direction:
- To: used to indicate movement towards a place (e.g., to the market, to the office).
- Into: used to indicate movement from outside to a point inside (e.g., into the house).
- Towards: used to indicate movement in the direction of something (e.g., towards the north).
- Through: used to indicate movement within a space (e.g., through the tunnel).
4. Prepositions of Manner:
- By: used to indicate the means or method (e.g., by bus, by phone).
- With: used to indicate the instrument used (e.g., with a pen, with a knife).
- Like: used to indicate similarity (e.g., like a lion).
5. Prepositions of Cause/Reason:
- For: used to indicate a reason (e.g., for his bravery, for her help).
- Because of: used to indicate a cause (e.g., because of the rain).
6. Prepositions of Amount:
- Of: used to indicate possession, amount, and composition (e.g., a cup of tea, a lot of money).
- With: used to indicate possession (e.g., a boy with blue eyes).
Examples:
1. Place:
- The cat is under the table.
- She lives in New York.
- The book is on the shelf.
2. Time:
- We will meet at 6 PM.
- He was born in 1995.
- The concert is on Saturday.
3. Direction:
- She walked to the park.
- He ran into the building.
- The car is moving towards the city center.
4. Manner:
- She wrote the letter with a pen.
- They traveled by train.
- He fought like a hero.
5. Cause/Reason:
- He is famous for his inventions.
- The match was postponed because of the rain.
6. Amount:
- A glass of water.
- A room with a view.
Practice Exercise
Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:
- She is fond ___ music.
- The train arrived ___ time.
- He is good ___ mathematics.
- They walked ___ the garden.
- He will return ___ Monday.
Answers
- of
- on
- at
- through
- on
Understanding and correctly using prepositions is crucial for mastering English grammar. Practice regularly to improve your skills.
Choose the appropriate preposition to complete the sentence:
Q-1. He fell short of one
second …………………………. the red ribbon and lost gold.
(a) after crossing (b) of crossing (c) in crossing
Answer: (c) in
crossing
Q- 2. She is close
…………………………. her job.
(a) in resigning (b) to resigning (c) from resigning
Answer: (b) to
resigning
Q- 3. He is disqualified …………………………. as a doctor as he was
convicted of giving wrong treatment to the minister.
(a) on practicing (b) for practicing (c) from practicing
Answer: (c)
from practicing
Q- 4. She is busy …………………………. her new bom baby.
(a) from feeding (b) with feeding (c) over feeding
Answer: (b)
with feeding
Q- 5. The children went …………………………. ahead unmindful of bad weather.
(a) by planning (b) below planning (c) with planning
Answer: (c) with
planning
Q- 6. He had the authority …………………………. her NOC to go abroad.
(a) of denying (b) under denying (c) over denying
Answer: (a)
of denying
Q- 7. He was boiling …………………………. when his favorite batsman lost
his wicket with just two runs.
(a) over anger (b) under anger (c) with anger
Answer: (c)
with anger
Q- 8. He has no …………………………. travel by air.
(a) liking of (b) liking on (c) liking for
Answer: (c)
liking for
Q- 9. It is said that nothing …………………………. the negotiation with the
labor union.
(a) emerged down (b) emerged from (c) emerged with
Answer: (b)
emerged from
Q- 10. She …………………………. compiles a French-Tamil dictionary.
(a) intends of (b) intends to (c) intends by
Answer: (b) intends
to
Q- 11. He lacks the skill …………………………. in Painting.
(a) of teaching (b) on teaching (c) for teaching
Answer: (a)
of teaching
Q- 12. She was afraid of …………………………. the police.
(a) of informing (b) on informing (c) for informing
Answer: (a)
of informing
Q- 13. He is intent …………………………. to New Zealand.
(a) for migrating (b) over migrating (c) on migrating
Answer: (c)
on migrating
Q- 14. Sarath was happy …………………………. selected to represent india in
Common Wealth games.
(a)on being (b) over being (c) of being
Answer: (a)on
being
Q- 15. Dr. Kumar was susceptible …………………………. .
(a) on flattery (b) to flattery (c) for flattery
Answer: (b)
to flattery
Q- 16. …………………………. the room, he switched on the lights.
(a) Owing to entering (b) On entering (c) In case of entering
Answer: (b)
On entering
Q- 17. He is fond …………………………. with children
(a) for playing (b) in playing (c) of playing
Answer: (c)
of playing
Q- 18. The man got promotion …………………………. hard.
(a) at working (b) by working (c) on working
Answer: (b)
by working
Q- 19. John has …………………………. sign the document.
(a) agreed against (b) agreed with (c) agreed to
Answer: (c)
agreed to
Q- 20. The crowd rushed into the compartments …………………………. the
train.
(a) on arriving (b) on the arrival of (c) on being arrived
Answer: (b)
on the arrival of
