Unit-9 Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is a preposition?
A connecting word that links a noun or pronoun to another word in a sentence and shows how two things relate to each other.
What do prepositions indicate in space?
They show where things are relative to each other. Examples: towards, up, within, down, on, into, behind, below.
What do prepositions indicate in time?
They show when things happen relative to each other. Examples: after, before, during, from, until.
Fill in the blank: ‘Tom worked ______ he had finished.’
until
Fill in the blank: ‘They were married ______ summer.’
in
What is the relationship between certain verbs, nouns, adjectives, and prepositions?
Certain verbs, nouns, and adjectives are followed by particular prepositions.
What does ‘for’ measure?
‘For’ measures time.
What does ‘since’ refer to?
‘Since’ refers to a specific period.
What is the correct phrase: ‘different from’ or ‘different to’?
‘Different from’ is always correct.
Which preposition follows ‘inferior’ and ‘superior’?
‘To’
What is the difference between ‘opposite to’ and ‘opposite of’?
‘Opposite to’ refers to something physical; ‘opposite of’ refers to an idea or concept.
True or False: ‘Up’ is the opposite of ‘down’.
True
Choose the correct preposition: ‘We had our dog ______ five years.’
for
Choose the correct preposition: ‘The carpet looked a different colour ______ the one we chose.’
from
Choose the correct preposition: ‘The cheap car was inferior ______ the expensive one.’
to
Choose the correct preposition: ‘The two teams stood opposite ______ one another as they sang the national anthem.’
to
Choose the correct preposition: ‘The ground hasn’t been sponsored ______ the last decade.’
for
Choose the correct preposition: ‘The sunset was different ______ this morning’s sunrise.’
from
