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आज हम सीखेंगे Prepositions के बारे में — वो छोटे-छोटे शब्द जो English में Meaning को पूरा बदल सकते हैं। अगर आपने Prepositions समझ लिए, तो आपकी English Writing और Speaking दोनों में कमाल हो जाएगा!
👉 चलिए सीखते हैं Prepositions को Easy तरीके से!
📌 What is a Preposition? | Preposition क्या होता है?
Definition:
A preposition is a word placed before a noun or pronoun to show its relation to another word in the sentence.
📝 Preposition वो शब्द होता है जो किसी Noun या Pronoun का Relation Sentence के किसी और Part से बताता है।
🔍 Example:
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The book is on the table.
(Book कहाँ है? Table के ऊपर — “on” shows position.) -
He is sitting beside me.
(वह मेरे बगल में बैठा है — “beside” shows place.)
📃 List of Common Prepositions:
| Place/Position | Time | Direction | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| in | at | to | with |
| on | in | into | about |
| under | since | onto | for |
| over | for | out of | by |
| beside | before | across | of |
| between | after | through | from |
| behind | during | up | like |
| in front of | till | down | about |
📚 Types of Prepositions | Prepositions के प्रकार
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Prepositions of Place (स्थान):
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in, on, at, under, over, beside, behind, between
🔹 He is in the room.
🔹 She sat on the chair.
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Prepositions of Time (समय):
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at, on, in, since, for, before, after, during
🔹 I will meet you at 5 PM.
🔹 She was born in 1990.
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Prepositions of Direction/Motion (दिशा):
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to, into, onto, out of, up, down, across
🔹 He went to school.
🔹 She jumped into the pool.
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Prepositions of Cause/Reason (कारण):
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because of, due to
🔹 He was late because of traffic.
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🧠 Tricks to Remember Prepositions Easily
🔸 Trick 1: “IN, ON, AT” Time Prepositions Trick
| Time Word | Use This Preposition |
|---|---|
| Years, Months | in |
| Days, Dates | on |
| Time (clock) | at |
👉 in 1990, on Monday, at 5 PM
🔸 Trick 2: Position Trick – Imagine a Box
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In the box – अंदर
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On the box – ऊपर
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Under the box – नीचे
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Behind the box – पीछे
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In front of the box – सामने
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Beside the box – बगल में
📦 इस Box Concept से आप हर Preposition याद रख सकते हैं!
🎯 Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ He is good in English.
✅ He is good at English.
❌ She is married with a doctor.
✅ She is married to a doctor.
❌ I will go at home.
✅ I will go home.
🎥 Conclusion & Homework
Prepositions थोड़े tricky होते हैं लेकिन Practice से master बनाए जा सकते हैं।
अब आपकी बारी — नीचे दिए गए 5 sentences में सही Prepositions लगाइए:
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The pen is ___ the table.
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I was born ___ April.
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She jumped ___ the pool.
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They are sitting ___ each other.
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I went ___ the market.
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📘 Most Common FAQs on Prepositions | Hindi-English Mix
1️⃣ What is a Preposition?
A preposition is a word used before a noun or pronoun to show place, time, direction, cause, or manner.
👉 Preposition वो शब्द है जो Noun या Pronoun से पहले आता है और उसका relation बताता है।
2️⃣ How many types of prepositions are there?
There are mainly 5 types:
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Prepositions of Place
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Prepositions of Time
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Prepositions of Direction
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Prepositions of Cause/Reason
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Prepositions of Manner
3️⃣ What is a Prepositional Phrase?
A group of words starting with a preposition and ending with a noun or pronoun.
👉 She sat on the chair.
4️⃣ What is the difference between “in” and “on”?
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“In” – used for enclosed spaces.
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“On” – used for surfaces.
👉 in a room, on a table
5️⃣ What is the difference between “at” and “in”?
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“At” – specific point
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“In” – enclosed space or general area
👉 at the door, in the house
6️⃣ When do we use “at” for time?
For exact times:
👉 at 5 PM, at midnight
7️⃣ When do we use “on” for time?
For specific days and dates:
👉 on Monday, on 1st January
8️⃣ When do we use “in” for time?
For months, years, centuries:
👉 in April, in 2020
9️⃣ Can a sentence end with a preposition?
Yes, in informal English.
👉 What are you looking at?
🔟 What is the difference between “into” and “in”?
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In – static (already inside)
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Into – movement (going inside)
👉 He is in the room. / He went into the room.
1️⃣1️⃣ What is the difference between “on” and “onto”?
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On – static (already on)
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Onto – movement (moving on)
👉 The book is on the table. / He jumped onto the table.
1️⃣2️⃣ What is the preposition for transportation?
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by car, bus, train (general)
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in a car, on a bus (specific)
👉 I go by bus. / I am in the car.
1️⃣3️⃣ Which preposition is used for cause?
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because of, due to
👉 He was absent because of illness.
1️⃣4️⃣ What are compound prepositions?
Made by adding a prefix to a noun/adjective:
👉 inside, outside, without, within
1️⃣5️⃣ What is the difference between “between” and “among”?
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Between – two items
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Among – more than two
👉 between Ram and Shyam / among friends
1️⃣6️⃣ What are double prepositions?
Two prepositions used together:
👉 into, onto, out of, from within
1️⃣7️⃣ Can a preposition be followed by a verb?
Yes, but the verb must be in -ing form.
👉 She is good at dancing.
1️⃣8️⃣ Is “to” always a preposition?
No. Sometimes it’s part of an infinitive verb.
👉 to school (preposition), to eat (infinitive)
1️⃣9️⃣ What is the preposition for communication?
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by phone/email
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on the phone
👉 He talked to me on the phone.
2️⃣0️⃣ What is the preposition for location in public places?
👉 at the station, in the cinema
2️⃣1️⃣ What is the preposition for direction or destination?
👉 to, into, onto
He went to Delhi. / She went into the room.
2️⃣2️⃣ Do prepositions change meaning?
Yes!
👉 He ran over the dog (hit it). / He ran across the road (crossed).
2️⃣3️⃣ What is the preposition used before cities and countries?
👉 in – in India, in London
2️⃣4️⃣ Is “with” a preposition?
Yes, it shows association.
👉 I went with my friend.
2️⃣5️⃣ What is the preposition of comparison?
👉 like, as
He swims like a fish.
2️⃣6️⃣ Which preposition shows separation?
👉 from
He is different from you.
2️⃣7️⃣ What is a dangling preposition?
A preposition at the end of a clause.
👉 This is the book I was talking about.
2️⃣8️⃣ What is a preposition of agency?
Shows who did the action.
👉 by
The song was sung by Lata Mangeshkar.
2️⃣9️⃣ What is the use of “of”?
Shows possession, quantity, relation.
👉 the leg of the table, a glass of water
3️⃣0️⃣ How to master prepositions?
✅ Practice with real sentences
✅ Learn in groups (time, place, movement)
✅ Visualize positions (box trick)
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