Prepositions of Manner For beginners

In this lesson, learn about prepositions of manner like "with," "by," and "in," used to describe how something is done. Simple explanations and easy examples to understand their use.

"Prepositions of Manner" in English Grammar

What Are Prepositions of Manner?

Prepositions of manner indicate how something is done or what instruments are used to do something.

Main Prepositions of Manner

The main prepositions of manner in English are:

By

'By' is used to show what instrument or method someone uses to do something. For example:

Example

We went there by bus.

They traveled to Moscow by train.

With

'With' is used to talk about using something or doing something by some means. Here are a few examples:

Example

Chop the onions with a knife.

I played with the ball.

Like

'Like' is another preposition of manner that talks about the similarity to something. For example:

Example

He eats like a pig!

The garden looked like a jungle.

Quiz:


1.

Which of the following sentences uses the preposition "by" correctly?

A

She cut the paper by scissors.

B

We traveled to Paris by plane.

C

I fixed the car by a wrench.

D

I ate my soup by a spoon.

2.

Which of the following sentences uses the correct preposition?

A

He drove like a professional driver.

B

She wrote by pen.

C

I fixed the chair by glue.

D

We traveled with taxi.

3.
the
with
can
cut
paper
.
you
scissors
4.

Match each incomplete sentence with the correct ending based on the preposition.

We traveled by
She writes with
He sings like
a pen.
a bird.
train.
5.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

She cut the vegetables

a sharp knife.

They traveled

car to the beach.

He runs

the wind when he's late.

The dress looks

a work of art.

with
by
like

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