Module 2 - additional grammar - prepositions

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Module 2 - additional grammar - prepositions

across

after

between

as

in

into

since

for

into

before

in

until

Complete the exercises on the worksheet (1/3)

1.1 across – above – over

1. The aeroplane was flying over Brussels when an explosion was heard.

2. A bridge was built across the river.

3. The whole area is only a few meters above sea level.

1.2 after – behind – beyond

1. Let's get in orderly, one after the other.

2. The panic was beyond describing.

3. Children should not play behind a lorry.

1.3 among – between

1. I saw her sitting among the audience.

2. Please, stand between my brother and me.

1.4 as – like

1. Sometimes the cat wraps herself around my neck like a scarf.

2. He worked as a cashier at the supermarket.

1.5 at – on – in (for time)

1. on the 4th of January, at 7 o'clock, in the morning

2. at Christmas, on that day, at midnight

3. at weekends, in September, in autumn

Over indicates flying above a geographical area; across indicates spanning or crossing; above indicates a higher position or level.

1.1

At weekends is standard British English; on weekends is common in American English.

1.5

Complete the exercises on the worksheet (2/3)

1.6 at – in – into (for place)

1. I'll see you at the hotel.

2. The wounded man was lifted into the helicopter.

3. Steven lives in Stapleton Avenue.

4. Could you put these jewels into the safe for me?

5. You should leave the underground at Piccadilly Circus.

1.7 before – in front of – not until

1. Put your name before mine on the list.

2. We are leaving before Christmas.

3. We are not returning until the 3rd of January.

4. I'll put the desk in front of the window.

1.8 beside – besides

1. The Antwerp Zoo is beside Central Station.

2. What did Ann do besides disturbing the meeting?

1.9 from – of – off

1. Who did you get that money from?

2. The roof of the house is in bad condition.

3. Take your shoes off before entering the mosque.

Br. Eng. traditionally uses 'in' with street names, whereas Am. Eng. generally prefers 'on'. Both are acceptable depending on variety.

1.6a

At the hotel indicates a meeting location; in the hotel is also possible when explicitly referring to being inside the building.

1.6b

'Before Christmas' is the intended answer, but 'not until Christmas' could also be grammatical in a different context

1.7

Complete the exercises on the worksheet (3/3)

1.10 on – in (for place)

1. The cat was sitting on the window sill.

2. The children are playing in the street.

3. We all met on the Market Square.

4. Is that you there in the picture?

1.11 near – next to

1. Peter is sitting next to me in class.

2. The church is near the town hall.

1.12 since – for

1. Dave hadn't seen his parents since 1966.

2. They hadn't seen each other for more than 30 years.

'In the street' is common in Br. Eng.; 'on the street' is more frequent in Am. Eng.

1.10a

'On the Market Square' is possible when referring to a square as an open surface, but 'in the Market Square' is also idiomatic, particularly in Br. Eng.

1.10b

'Next to' indicates immediate proximity; 'near' indicates proximity without necessarily being adjacent.

1.11