Prepositions and Determiners

at an earlier point in time

I had visited that city before.

at a later time than something

After dinner, we'll watch a movie.

used to show a particular place or position

I saw him at the grocery store.

used to show that something exists or happens inside a space or area

They live in a big house.

in contact with and upheld by a surface

If you are cold the blanket is on the bed.

in a position beneath or underneath

The book fell below the shelf.

to or at higher position without direct contact

The kite soared high above the treetops.

from one side to the other side of something

She swam across easily despite the strong current.

not far from a place

The near bus stop is convenient for commuting to work.

in or through the space that separates two or more things or people

The cat squeezed between the fence posts to get into the garden.

in a position very close to someone or something

The basketball court is situated next to the fitness center, encouraging physical activities and sports.

at the rear or back side of an object or area

The magician pulled the rabbit out from behind the hat.

used when two or more things or people are together in a single place

I went to the park with my friends.

used to say where someone or something goes

He rode his bicycle to the store to buy some groceries.

one more of the same kind of object or living thing

He needs another guitar pick for his performance.

used when referring to a person or thing that was recently mentioned or one that is close in space or time

I saw a book on the table; this was the one I wanted to read.

used to identify a specific person or thing observed or pointed out by the speaker

That is my brother standing by the car.

used to talk about two things or people

Both books on the shelf are interesting.

used in questions to ask for information or for someone’s opinion

What did you have for breakfast?

used when we want to talk about a person or thing for the first time or when other people may not know who or what they are

She bought a new book yesterday.

at a position above or higher than something

Smoke hung over the burning building.

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

She found her keys under a pile of papers on her desk.