Preposition Exercises for Class 9 CBSE With Answers (2023)

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Preposition Exercises for Class 9 CBSE With Answers (1)

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A word that is placed before a noun or sometimes even a pronoun to show the relationship of the noun or pronoun to another word in the sentence is called a preposition. Words such as on, in, at, for, to are some examples of a preposition.

This grammar section explains English Grammar in a clear and simple way. There are example sentences to show how the language is used. You can also visit the most accurate and elaborateNCERT Solutions for Class 9 English. Every question of the textbook has been answered here.

Preposition of Time

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AT
It relates to a point of time.
  • I will meet you at lunch.
  • She gets up at 6 o’clock every day.
IN
  • It is used for a wider extent of space or time.
    We shifted to a new place in February.
    He was born in 1985.
  • It also shows future time; time starting from now.
    The meeting will begin in about fifteen minutes.
ON
‘On’ is used with days and dates.
  • I shall meet you on next Friday.
  • The examination will be hold on 15 September.
WITHIN
It denotes before the end of a period of time.
  • I shall complete my work within two hours.
  • He will be back within an hour.
    (Before the expiry of the time given)
BEFORE
It is used to express the period before a point of time.
  • Don’t worry. I will reach there before time.
  • You must give me a call before 6 p.m.
AFTER
It is used to express the period after a point of time.
  • I can not meet you after 4 o’clock.
  • She can meet me only after her mother has left for work.
UNTIL
It is used to express thfe duration of time up to a specific period.
  • My father can not leave office until his boss leaves.
  • I can not come until 6 o’clock.
DURING
It is used to express the interim period of two actions.
  • I am available during the lunch hour.
  • During that period, I was not at home.
FROM
‘From’ specifies the point in time at which a particular process, event or activity starts. It also expresses source.
  • I will be in the office from 6 to 8 p.m.
  • I received a gift from my friend.
SINCE
‘Since’ is used to suggest the point of time at which an auction started.
  • I have been waiting for you since 7 a.m.
  • She has been studying since morning.
FOR
‘For’ is used to suggest the period of time for which an action has been going on.
  • The meeting has been going on for close to two hours.
  • She has been reading the novel for almost two months now.

Prepositions of Place

AT
‘At’ suggests a certain place in a given area.
  • She stood at the end of the queue.
  • He stays at Rani Bagh.
ON
‘On’ suggests a specific place.
  • The notice was pasted on the display board.
  • The clothes are lying on the bed.
IN
‘In’ is used to express the specific space in an object/area.
  • There are a lot of animals in the zoo.
  • There is very little milk in the bottle.
BETWEEN
It is used for two persons, places or things.
  • The table is lying between the two chairs.
  • Divide the books between Mohan and Rakesh.
AMONG
‘Among’ is used for more than two persons or places.
  • The boys quarelled among themselves.
  • The shirt was lying among old clothes.
OVER/ABOVE
Both ‘over’ and ‘above’ have a similar meaning. They both mean “at a higher position than X”, but above usually refers to being directly (vertically) above you.
  • His head could be seen above the water.
  • The plane is flying above the clouds.
  • The fan is just over my head.
  • The birds are flying over the trees.
UNDER/BELOW
Both ‘under’ and ‘below’ have a similar meaning. They mean “at a lower level”. (There is something aboveil)
  • My shoes are under the bed.
  • There is a parking lot under the building.
  • During swimming, her body was below the water.
  • I had hidden my box below the almirah.

Note: Sometimes we use the word ‘underneath’ instead of ‘under’ and ‘beneath’ instead of ‘below’. There is no difference in meaning, only they are less commonly used these days.

IN FRONT OF
Expresses the front-facing.
  • She is waiting for me in front of the gate.
  • There is a car in front of the door.
BEHIND
It is the opposite of ‘in front of’. It means ‘at the back of something’.
  • He is waiting for me behind the gate.
  • Just behind the office, is the mall.
BESIDE
It means ‘by the side of’.
  • Come and sit beside me.
  • The chair is lying beside the bed.
BESIDES
It means ‘in addition to’.
  • I can’t do it alone, you will have to assign the work to someone else besides me.
  • He received a cash prize besides a certificate.
NEAR
It expresses closeness of two objects or places.
  • The bank is near the library.
  • My friend stays near my house.
OPPOSITE
It expresses the distance between two objects or places facing each other.
  • There is a bus stop opposite our house.
  • An eating joint has opened opposite the school.

Prepositions Showing Direction

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TO
  • Yesterday, we went to see a movie.
  • A car took us to the station.
INTO
This word expresses motion inwards.
  • She went straight into the chamber.
  • The fisherman jumped into the river.
TOWARDS
  • They threw the ball towards me.
  • The thief ran towards the crossing.
ACROSS
  • She loves to swim across the river.
  • I had to meet my friend across the railway station.
PAST
  • He walked past me as if he didn’t know me.
  • Go past the flyover to reach the airport.
THROUGH
  • We have to go through the forest.
  • The parrot flew through the window.
UP
  • The shepherds walked up the hill.
  • I had to go up the stairs to reach the 2nd floor.
DOWN
  • My grandmother fell down the stairs and fractured her leg.
  • The monkey jumped down from the tree.
OFF
  • You are feeling sleepy. Do not fall off the bed.
  • The paint is coming off the wall.
ALONG
  • She went for a walk along the sea beach.
  • The procession was going along the road.
ROUND/AROUND
  • The animal was circling round the tree.
  • The company went round the whole city to advertise.
  • There was a gravel path around the statue.
OVER
It also expresses direction.
  • The plane flew over the hills.
  • The thief jumped over the wall in order to escape.
OUT OF
  • The teacher took the sweets out of the box.
  • The clothes were falling out of the suitcase.

Other Prepositions and their Uses

ABOUT
It suggests the subject of a conversation, a book or a talk, etc.
  • I was just discussing about the book, you have written.
  • This chapter is all about financial matters.
BY
It relates to the ‘agent’ or ‘doer’. It is also used with means of transport.
  • The man was bitten by a snake.
  • We will go by a taxi.
FOR
It is used to show purpose.
  • Let us go for a movie.
  • He has gone for a walk.
WITH
It is used to relate the instrument employed for doing something. WITH also suggests company and association.
  • He walks with the help of a stick.
  • She can write with both hands.
  • Rajesh is working with a famous director.
  • Remove these stains with a detergent.
OF
It suggests belonging and pertaining to some person or something.
  • One chapter of this book has not been done.
  • My mother often talks of her childhood friends.
AT
It is used in certain special expressions, at home, at least, at all costs, at a loss: etc.
  • I am not expecting anything from her at all.
  • Finish your meals at once, otherwise you will not be allowed to play.
UNDER
It is also used in these expressions: under the impression, under repair, under treatment etc.
  • I was always under the impression that she is a Chinese.
  • Under the rules, you can not be given any allowances.

List of Words Followed by Prepositions

Abide byCharge withConscious of
Absorb byCling toConsist of
Born ofCollide withContented with
Born toCompare toCure of
Bound forCompare withDeal in
Borrow fromComplain ofDeal with
Busy withComplain against, toDepend on
Call atCondemn toDeprive of
Call onConfidence inDesire for
Care forConfident ofDie of
Care ofCongratulate onDiffer from
Differ withKind toRepent of
Different fromKnock atRespect for
Disgusted with, atKnown toResponsible to
Dismiss fromKey toSatisfied with
Dispose ofLame ofSearch for
Due toLaugh atSend for
Eligible forListen toShort of
Engage inLive onShock at
Engage toLong forSick of
Enquire afterMarried toSimilar to
Enquire of, aboutMarvel atSlow at
Enquire intoMatch forSlow of
Exclude fromNegligent inSorry for
Excel inNotorious forSucceed in
Familiar toObedient toStand by
Familiar withObject toSucceed to
Famous forObliged toSuffer from
Feed onOccur toSuperior to
Feel forOpposite toSure of
Fond ofPart fromSurprised at
Free fromPart withSympathetic to
Full ofPity forSympathize with
Glad atPity onSympathy for
Good atPleased withTalk to
Grateful toPolite toTaste for
Grieve atPopular withThankful to
Guard againstPreferable toTired of
Guilty ofPrefer toTired with
Honest inPray toTrust in
Hope forPrepare forTrue to
Ignorant ofPreside overTyrannize over
Import fromPrevent fromUseful for
Indifferent toPrey toUseful to
Inferior toPride inWarn of
Infested withProud ofWarn against
Inform ofQuarrel withWant in
Injurious toRecover fromWish for
Insist onReduce toWonder at
Interest inRegard forWorthy of
Interfere withRelated toYearn for
Introduce toRelieve ofYield to
Invite toRely onZeal for
Jealous ofRemember to
Junior toRemind of

Preposition Exercises Solved Examples for Class 9 CBSE

Question 1.
Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions.
(a) Sheeba was born ……………………. the year 1985.
(b) They are going to meet ……………………. lunch in the afternoon.
(c) Try not to compromise ……………………. your principles.
(d) My father is very fond ……………………. sweets.
(e) He has not yet recovered ……………………. his illness.
(f) He rules ……………………. a vast empire.
(g) I have not slept ……………………. yesterday.
(h) The man walked ……………………. the house.
(i) The sweets were distributed ……………………. the children at the party.
(j) Rajesh has returned almost ……………………. a month.
Answer:
(a) in
(b) at
(c) on
(d) of
(e) from
(f) over
(g) since
(h) around/towards
(i) among
(j) after

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Question 2.
(a) Meenal has achieved a lot in her life but she cannot be given the credit (i) ……………………. all that she boasts (ii) …………………… .
(b) Sandwiches are snacks made (i) ……………………. bread and some filling (ii) ……………………. it.
(c) There is a playground (i) ……………………. our house where children play (ii) ……………………. the evening.
(d) The program begins (i) ……………………. an hour and I have to be there (ii) ……………………. 6 p.m.
(e) The class was divided (i) ……………………. two groups and each group had (ii) ……………………. vote a leader (iii) ……………………. themselves who would represent them (iv) ……………………. the class debate (v) the annual function.
(f) I reached the party (i) ……………………. time but there was nobody (ii) ……………………. welcome me.
(g) He agreed (i) ……………………. my proposal and also agreed (ii) ……………………. what I had said.
(h) (i) ……………………. displaying his presence of mind, he was able to kill the snake (ii) ……………………. an iron rod.
Answer:
(a) (i) for (ii) about
(b) (i) of (ii) in
(c) (i) near/ outside (ii) in
(d) (i) in (ii) by
(e) (i) into (ii) to (iii) for (iv) in (v) at
(f) (i) on (ii) to
(g) (i) to (ii) to/with
(h) (i) By (ii) with

Question 3.
(a) Raman fell (i) ……………………. the soft grass (iii) ……………………. his way back home (iv) ……………………. school (v) ……………………. 4 p.m.
(b) I would like (i) ……………………. help her (ii) ……………………. her studies as she has her test (iii) ……………………. Monday.
(c) He is the thief the police were looking …………………… .
(d) Cheating was being done …………………… the very nose of the invigilator.
(e) This is difficult work and is …………………… his capacity.
(f) He goes to his office (i) …………………… foot but sometimes goes (ii) …………………… cycle also.
(g) Make sure that when I return, the room is free …………………… dirt.
(h) Raj an fell straight (i) …………………… a ditch and could not get out (ii) …………………… it (iii) …………………… his own.
(i) The guests preferred vegetarian food (i) …………………… non-vegetarian food, so the cook prepared a dish made (ii) …………………… fresh vegetables (iii) …………………… aromatic spices.
(j) She went and sat (i) …………………… her grandmother (ii) …………………… listen (iii) …………………… a story.
Answer:
(a) (i) with (ii) on (iii) on
(b) (i) to (ii) in (iii) on
(c) for
(d) under
(e) beyond
(f) (i) on (ii) by
(g) of
(h) (i) into (ii) of (iii) on
(i) (i) to (ii) with (iii) in
(j) (i) beside (ii) to (iii) to

FAQs

What is preposition exercises with answers? ›

Exercise -1
1. She lives London.Answer
2. I was born 1979.Answer
8. Would you prefer to work a factory or on a farm.Answer
9. The Prime Minister lives 10 car street.Answer
10. He went to school walk.Answer
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What is preposition with examples for class 9? ›

A preposition may be defined as a word or group of words (e.g. at, in, out of, etc.) used before a noun, pronoun, gerund, etc. to show its relation with another word in a sentence. For example: They came here at 5 p.m.

What are the 9 prepositions? ›

There are nine very common words in English that, although small, are some of the most difficult words to learn and use correctly. They are the prepositions: 'with', 'at', 'by', 'to', 'in', 'for', 'from', 'of', 'on'.

What are the 7 types of preposition? ›

What are the different types of prepositions?
  • Prepositions of Place.
  • Prepositions of Time.
  • Prepositions of Direction.
  • Prepositions of Location.
  • Prepositions of Spatial Relationships.
  • Prepositional Phrase.

Is your house ___ the country? ›

Hence the correct answer is: Is your house in the country?

What are preposition words list? ›

Prepositions are common in the English language. There are about 150 used with the most common being: above, across, against, along, among, around, at, before, behind, below, beneath, beside, between, by, down, from, in, into, near, of, off, on, to, toward, under, upon, with and within.

What is preposition PDF? ›

A preposition is a word or group of words that is used with a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show direction, location, or time, or to introduce an object. Additionally, prepositions are used to connect a noun or pronoun to a verb or adjective in a sentence.

What are the 4 types of preposition? ›

There are five types of prepositions. They are simple, double, compound, participle, and phrase prepositions. A preposition is used to show a relationship between the noun, pronoun, or phrases in a sentence.

What is the formula of preposition? ›

There is no definite rule or formula for choosing a preposition.

What are the 50 most common prepositions? ›

Top 50 Prepositions
of5220(preposition)
with1062(preposition)
at624(preposition)
from622(preposition)
into301(preposition)
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What are 30 examples of prepositions? ›

List of Prepositions
  • A aboard, about, above, according to, across, after, against, ahead of, along, amid, amidst, among, around, as, as far as, as of, aside from, at, athwart, atop.
  • B barring, because of, before, behind, below, beneath, beside, besides, between, beyond, but (when it means except), by, by means of.

What are the rules of preposition? ›

Six Preposition Rules
  • A preposition must have an object. All prepositions have objects. ...
  • pre-position means place before. ...
  • A pronoun following a preposition should be in object form. ...
  • Preposition forms. ...
  • 5. to preposition and to infinitive are not the same. ...
  • The golden preposition rule.

What is a double preposition? ›

The double preposition is a proposition that is made by combining two simple prepositions. For example, the phrase "out of" would be a double preposition, since both "out" and "of" are simple prepositions. That is more or less all there is to it.

What is the time of your watch? ›

Detailed Solution

It generally means that the person is asking the time shown/displayed by your watch.

What kind of word is with? ›

Is with a preposition? Yes, with is a preposition ("a function word that typically combines with a noun phrase to form a phrase which usually expresses a modification or predication").

How do you use at? ›

When to use ON, IN and AT correctly in English | prepositions of place

Is today a preposition? ›

We don't use Prepositions

Today, tomorrow, yesterday, this morning, tonight, last, next, every.

What are the 24 prepositions? ›

to, from, in, under, beneath, beside, between, on, above, behind, before, after, by, during, off, into, over, through, until, with, inside, for, down, near, with, around, at, along, next, past, against, among, beyond, during, opposite, since, towards.

What is of used for? ›

Of is a preposition that indicates relationships between other words, such as belonging, things made of other things, things that contain other things, or a point of reckoning.

What is preposition chart? ›

Prepositions Charts. Prepositions are words which show the relationship between a noun or a pronoun object and some other words in the sentence. They are always followed by nouns or pronouns. They are called "the biggest little words” in English because they have very important functions.

Which preposition is used after Rule? ›

There is one very simple rule about prepositions. And, unlike most rules, this rule has no exceptions. Rule: A preposition is followed by a "noun". It is never followed by a verb.

What are the 10 examples of conjunctions? ›

Subordinating Conjunctions
1. BecauseShe usually eats at home, because she likes cooking.
3. WhereasShe is very funny whereas he is boring.
4. ButI am very hungry, but the fridge is empty.
5. BesidesShe speaks three languages besides Spanish.
6. UnlikeJack is completely unlike his father.
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What are the 8 types of parts of speech? ›

There are eight parts of speech in the English language: noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection.

How can I learn prepositions easily? ›

Sort by preposition and write complete sentences from the text. Once you've highlighted the prepositions in your reading passage, grab a notebook and write down each separate preposition—"in," "under," "at," and so on—at the top of its own page. Then, write down each sentence in the text that uses that preposition.

How do you master a preposition? ›

Pick something you like to read. Observe how prepositions are used in context. Then write your own sentences imitating the pattern. Change the noun and verb so you have a new context, but similar enough in pattern that you can use that same preposition.

Is it good at math or good in math? ›

The correct preposition to use is at. He is good in Mathematics. He is good at Mathematics. The use of the preposition in for the comparative and the superlative of good (better and best) in the two sentences is wrong.

What are the 23 helping verbs? ›

Helping verbs, helping verbs, there are 23! Am, is, are, was and were, being, been, and be, Have, has, had, do, does, did, will, would, shall and should. There are five more helping verbs: may, might, must, can, could!

What are the 3 most common conjunctions? ›

There are three basic types of conjunctions: coordinating, subordinating, and correlative.

What are the 3 basic type of preposition? ›

Page 1
  • Place of prepositions – show WHERE something HAPPENS • Sanny was sitting under a tree. • ...
  • Time of prepositions – show WHEN something happens • School starts at nine o'clock. • ...
  • Direction of prepositions – show WHERE something is GOING • The boys chased after each other. • ...
  • COMMON PREPOSITIONS. across.

Why do we use prepositions? ›

A preposition is a word or group of words used before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show direction, time, place, location, spatial relationships, or to introduce an object.

How do you use different prepositions? ›

“I'll meet you at 5.30.” Prepositions are always used to indicate the relationship of a noun or phrase to something else. When using a preposition, you must always have the subject and verb before it, and follow it with a noun. You should never follow it with a verb!

WHAT ARE IN ON AT called? ›

English prepositions (also known as adpositions) are words – such as of, in, on, at, from, etc. – that belong to a closed lexical category in English. They function as the head of a prepositional phrase, and most characteristically license a noun phrase object (e.g., in the water).

What are the 10 prepositions? ›

A preposition usually precedes a noun or a pronoun. Here is a list of commonly used prepositions: above, across, against, along, among, around, at, before, behind, below, beneath, beside, between, by, down, from, in, into, near, of, off, on, to, toward, under, upon, with and within.

What is preposition with example? ›

A preposition is a word or group of words used before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show direction, time, place, location, spatial relationships, or to introduce an object. Some examples of prepositions are words like "in," "at," "on," "of," and "to." Prepositions in English are highly idiomatic.

How do you use prepositions exercises? ›

Fill in the Blanks with Appropriate Prepositions
  • This shop doesn't have the toys I was looking __. ( ...
  • The teacher divided the sweets ___ all the children. ( ...
  • Bruce did not fare well __ his examination. ( ...
  • The dog is grateful __ its owner. ( ...
  • My brother's anniversary is __ 5th November. (

What are preposition in English grammar? ›

A preposition is a word or group of words used to link nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a sentence. Some examples of prepositions are single words like in, at, on, of, to, by and with or phrases such as in front of, next to, instead of.

How do you practice prepositions? ›

Prepositions Practice
  1. What's the longest river ___ the world? in. ...
  2. 'Where do you come ___? ' London? ...
  3. Today is the coldest day ___ the year. for. ...
  4. They were all taken ___ the airport together. for. ...
  5. He took a deep breath before he went ___ the room. into. ...
  6. I want to go ___ bed. ...
  7. Look! ...
  8. This novel was written ___ Charles Dickens.
12 Jan 2009

What are 50 examples of prepositions? ›

List of Prepositions
PrepositionTypeExample Sentence
ontodirectionThe dog jumped onto his lap.
out ofdirectionThe cab arrived the moment they walked out of the hotel.
outsidelocationThere was an old man outside the temple.
overpositionHe saw flames over the school building.
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10 Sept 2020

What are 30 examples of prepositions? ›

List of Prepositions
  • A aboard, about, above, according to, across, after, against, ahead of, along, amid, amidst, among, around, as, as far as, as of, aside from, at, athwart, atop.
  • B barring, because of, before, behind, below, beneath, beside, besides, between, beyond, but (when it means except), by, by means of.

What is preposition formula? ›

A preposition is a word that links a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to some other part of the sentence. Prepositions can be tricky for English learners. There is no definite rule or formula for choosing a preposition.

What is the use of TO? ›

To is a preposition and a versatile little word that can be used to say many things. You can use it to indicate a goal or a direction of movement, as well as a place of arrival. That's the way you use it when you say you're going to class tomorrow.

How many types of prepositions are there? ›

There are five types of prepositions. They are simple, double, compound, participle, and phrase prepositions. A preposition is used to show a relationship between the noun, pronoun, or phrases in a sentence. They are used to connect people, objects, time, and locations.

What is the cause the problem? ›

A problem's cause, on the other hand, is the reason why the problem occurred in the first place. Unresolved symptoms will result in a larger problem at the end. All problem solving involves decision making and should take into account context, constraint, resources, and tools.

What is preposition PDF? ›

A preposition is a word or group of words that is used with a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show direction, location, or time, or to introduce an object. Additionally, prepositions are used to connect a noun or pronoun to a verb or adjective in a sentence.

What are the 10 prepositions? ›

A preposition usually precedes a noun or a pronoun. Here is a list of commonly used prepositions: above, across, against, along, among, around, at, before, behind, below, beneath, beside, between, by, down, from, in, into, near, of, off, on, to, toward, under, upon, with and within.

How can I improve my English preposition? ›

Sort by preposition and write complete sentences from the text. Once you've highlighted the prepositions in your reading passage, grab a notebook and write down each separate preposition—"in," "under," "at," and so on—at the top of its own page. Then, write down each sentence in the text that uses that preposition.

Are you wearing anything ___ your sweater? ›

Thus, 'underneath' is the correct answer.

Is except a preposition? ›

Except usually functions as a preposition or a conjunction. As a preposition, except means “but.” As a conjunction, except is often followed by “that,” and it means “only” or “with the exception of.” In the rare cases that except functions as a verb, it means “to exclude, to object.”

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