Starters 2 - Common Prepositions
Here you will learn some common English prepositions, such as "under", "from", and "behind", prepared for starter level students.
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under
[preposition]
in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something
Ex: She found her keys under a pile of papers on her desk.
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about
[preposition]
used to express the matters that relate to a specific person or thing
Ex: I read an interesting article about health and fitness.
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from
[preposition]
used for showing the place where a person or thing comes from
Ex: I received a letter from my cousin in Australia.
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around
[preposition]
in every direction surrounding a person or object
Ex: Trees stood thick around the small cottage.
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at
[preposition]
expressing the exact time when something happens
Ex: Are you ready? The concert begins at 8 o'clock.
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[preposition]
used to state how long it will be until something happens
Ex: We'll be there in a few days.
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near
[preposition]
at a short distance away from someone or something
Ex: The children became happy when they found out that the playground is near the apartment building.
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between
[preposition]
in, into, or at the space that is separating two things, places, or people
Ex: The book is placed between the notebooks and the pen holder.
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next to
[preposition]
in a position very close to someone or something
Ex: The basketball court is situated next to the fitness center, encouraging physical activities and sports.
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behind
[preposition]
at the rear or back side of an object or area
Ex: The magician pulled the rabbit out from behind the hat.
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