Preposition For Class 8

A preposition are the words that connects noun phrase a pronoun with another word in a sentence.

Its function as avoid that combines to form a phrase usually expresses a modification or prediction.

On, in, at, for, behind, after, among, infront of are some words which describes prepositions in a  sentence.

Uses of prepositions in a sentence

1. They are used indicate to show the direction of something.
2. It refer to the time of something
3. Its denotes position or direct of an object.

List of Prepositions

Types of Preposition

The main types of prepositions are

1. Preposition of time
2. Preposition of place
3. Prepositions of direction or movement

1. Preposition of Time

A preposition of time used to indicate a particular time or specific time when an action takes place in a sentence.

On, in, at, before, and during are some words that describe the preposition of time.

Examples:-

1. She went back home in the evening.
2. He went to Shimla in summer vacations.
3. He will visit his house on Wednesday.
4. Megha wash her hands before eating food.
5. Rishabh fall down during playing football.
6. He will be here until next week.
7. He worked since he was having his job.
8. She must sleep by 10 p.m.
9. The exams are continued for a week.
10. We should complete the work within the given period of time.

2. Preposition of Place

A preposition of place as you to refer or indicate a place where an action take place for something.

Above, after, beside, near, between, among, in front of, behind, and across are some words describing prepositions of place.

Examples:-

1. The dog run after the child.
2. There is a big shop near the school.
3. Sneha is sitting between her friends.
4. The moon is shining among the stars.
5. An Andolan was passed by in front of society.
6. They sit behind the auditorium.
7. The cat is sleeping under the table.
8. They put a cloth over the box.
9. Naina lay beside the pool.
10. He will reach there by bus.

3. Preposition of Direction or Movement

The preposition of direction and movement indicates the movement from one place to another place. It usually describe some movement or the motion of direction of something. Across, around, away, down, from, into, off, on, over, and to are some words which describe preposition of direction and movement.

Examples:-

1. The boy ran across the road and hit by a car.
2. The cat is moving around the chair.
3. The kid ran away from the dog and escaped.
4. They are moving down to the hill
5. The boy threw stones into the river.
6. The children went on the stage
7. The thief jumped over the wall.
8. The train moves through the tunnel.
9. They went to the part at late night.
10. The birds fly high up in the sky.

Preposition Worksheet For Class 8

Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.

1. He will visit ______ in the morning.
2. Her friends will visit his house ______ Sunday.
3. The bell ring ______ the door.
4. The dog is hiding ______ the bushes.
5. A pen fall down ______ the table.
6. The boy ran ______ the cat.
7. He went to his friend house ______ for a function.
8. The book is all ______ the fairy tales.
9. The children arrived ______ the bus.
10. The birds fly high ______ the tree.
11. He went to party ______ his friends.
12. Siya get early in the morning ______ 6 o’clock.
13. The child can play football _____ his studies.
14. His father is waiting for him ______ the car.
15. There is a big mango tree ______ our school.
16. He jumped ______ the basket of fruits.
17. The design ______ the house is mind blowing.
18. The two girls of our class is selected for dance competition ______ our class teacher.
19. Her house is ______ the street.
20. He is very hungry ______ there is nothing to eat.

Answers

1. To
2. On
3. At
4. Behind
5. Under
6. After
7. For
8. About
9. By
10. Above
11. With
12. Before
13. After
14. Inside
15. Near
16. Over
17. Of
18. By
19. Across
20. But

Also read: Nouns for class 8

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