English Class 9 - Prepositions Notes

Prepositions

Welcome to the chapter on Prepositions for Class 9. In this chapter, you will learn what prepositions are, how to use them correctly in sentences, and how they help show the relationship between words. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to identify and use prepositions confidently in your writing and speech!

Introduction

Prepositions are words that show the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word in the sentence. They often tell us about place, time, direction, or manner.

Common Prepositions

• in, on, at
• by, with, about
• under, over, above, below
• between, among, beside, near
• to, from, into, out of
• during, before, after, since

Types of Prepositions

• Prepositions of Place: Show where something is (e.g., in, on, under, beside).
• Prepositions of Time: Show when something happens (e.g., at, on, in, before, after).
• Prepositions of Direction: Show movement (e.g., to, from, into, out of).

Examples

• The cat is under the table. (Place)
• She arrived at 7 o'clock. (Time)
• He walked to the park. (Direction)
• The book is on the shelf. (Place)
• We will meet after lunch. (Time)

How to Use Prepositions

• Prepositions are usually followed by a noun or pronoun.
• Do not use unnecessary prepositions (e.g., "Where are you at?" should be "Where are you?").
• Some verbs and adjectives are always used with certain prepositions (e.g., "interested in", "afraid of").

Fun Activity: Spot the Preposition!

Read a paragraph from your textbook and underline all the prepositions you find. Try to use five different prepositions in your own sentences.

Summary

• Prepositions show the relationship between words.
• They tell us about place, time, direction, and manner.
• Using prepositions correctly makes your sentences clear.

Practice Questions

1. Fill in the blank: The ball is ______ the box. (in/on/under)
2. Choose the correct preposition: She will arrive ______ Monday. (in/on/at)
3. Write a sentence using the preposition "between".
4. Find and underline the prepositions in this sentence: The dog ran into the garden after breakfast.
5. Make a sentence using "with".

Challenge Yourself

• Write a short paragraph about your classroom using at least five different prepositions.
• List five verbs or adjectives that are always used with a particular preposition (e.g., "fond of", "listen to").

Did You Know?

• Some prepositions can be used for both place and time (e.g., "at school", "at 5 o'clock").
• Prepositions are one of the most used word types in English!

Glossary

• Preposition: A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.
• Noun: A naming word (person, place, animal, or thing).
• Pronoun: A word that takes the place of a noun (he, she, it, they).

Answers to Practice Questions

1. under
2. on
3. (Example: The park is between my house and the school.)
4. into, after
5. (Example: I went to the market with my mother.)

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Practice using prepositions to make your English clear and correct!