Module on Prepositions In, On, At and From

Module onPrepositions

In, On, At and From

DRA. JEAN RODRIGUEZ DRA. JEAN RODRIGUEZ PAZOPAZO

Subject: Basic English Subject: Basic English Area: GrammarArea: Grammar

Interamerican UniversityInteramerican UniversityGuayama CampusGuayama Campus

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Objective

Through the study of this module on the prepositions: at, on, in, and from,

the students will be able to:

recognize prepositions in context correctly.identify relationship among other words in sentences through the use of prepositions.understand the uses of prepositions of time, place and direction in different contexts.identify prepositions in sentence structures correctly.

OVERVIEW

The students will understand the purpose of prepositions in sentences and determine their use effectively through levels of critical thinking skills. Focus questions:

What is a preposition?

When is a preposition used?

Which prepositions are most commonly used?

When are the prepositions in, on, at, and from used?

Framework

Time-Frame: You may work at your own pace to complete this module.Resources: Rules, examples, grammatical frames.Assessment: Pre-test, and post-test.Evaluation: To master the module, you should obtain at least 72% in

your post-test.Instructional Activities: Skill-building activitiesCreativity and Empowerment: links and exercises

INTRODUCTION

Dear students,Welcome to the presentation of the Module on Prepositions.

You will learn when, why and how to use prepositions. Prepositions are important to understand because they relate nouns or pronouns to other elements of the sentences. We hope that will master the use of prepositions by the end of this module.

First, you will take a pre-test to find out how much you know, or need to know to be able to pass to the next levels. Before you complete the Assessment Exercises, you must read carefully the rules that will be presented to you in the explanatory notes. You will have examples accompanying the explanations, which will guide you in the use of prepositions. Then, you may proceed with the exercises. Finally, you will answer the post-test found at the end of the Assessment Exercises. You must reach a score of 72% or more to pass the module. At the end of the module, you will find a list of additional links which can help you with more practice and reinforcement in the use and knowledge of prepositions.

PRE-TEST

Part I. Complete the following blank spaces using in, on, at, or from.

1. I walk school to my house everyday.2. Ana came with her skates the evening.3. Bobby sells newspapers Avenida Las Américas

everyday.4. The girls received money their dad today.5. Dr. Rodriguez will be the classroom 7:00

p.m.6. Susa watches a series television week ends.7. I met Joe a calypso party last night.7. It is a half hour distance my hometown to Ciales. 8. When the children are bed, I can listen to music

from my CD.10. My son will go a cruise June.

PRE-TEST

Part II. Choose the correct answer for the following exercises.

1. Which does a preposition come before?o verb or adverbo noun or pronouno conjunctiono adjective

2. Which is notcorrect?o in Wintero on 5:00 o clocko at my houseo on May 2

3. Which is nota preposition?o at o haso ono in

4. Which is apreposition?o someo ato classo things

5. Which is apreposition?o bedo pillowo sheeto from

PRE-TEST

Part III. Select the correct sentence in each frame.

1.a) The bus is due at 1:30 p.m.b) The bus is due on 1:30 p.m.c) The bus is due in 1:30 p.m.d) The bus is due from 1:30 p.m.

2.a) My husband is coming at Sunday.b) My husband is coming in Sunday.c) My husband is coming on Sunday.d) My husband is coming from Sunday.

3. a) She likes to walk at the evening.b) She likes to walk on the evening.c) She likes to walk in the evening.d) She likes to walk from the evening.

4.a) We’re having a pajama party at the 25 th of July.b) We’re having a pajama party on the 25 th of July.c) We’re having a pajama party in the 25 th of July.d) We’re having a pajama party from the 25 th of July.

5.a) The best beer comes at Germany.b) The best beer comes on Germany..c) The best beer comes in Germany.d) The best beer comes from Germany.

EXPLANATORY NOTES

Definitions:A preposition is defined as a word which shows a relationship in time, space, cause or manner between the object of the preposition and another word in the sentence. The object of the preposition may be a noun, a pronoun, or other noun substitutes such as a gerund (ing form). A preposition helps locate something in time and space, modify a noun, or tell when or where or under what conditions something happened.There is one simple rule about prepositions:A preposition cannot be followed by a verb. If you want to follow a preposition by a verb, you must use a gerund (a verb in a noun form by adding –ing form).

As we mentioned before, using prepositions in English is not easy, especially for second language learners. Memorization is the key. Lots and lots of practice is required.

In the following explanatory notes and examples you will be able to associate the principles in using prepositions.

EXAMPLES

The delicious food is on the table. p noun

EXAMPLES

She lives in Puerto Rico. p proper noun

EXAMPLES

They get together is at your house. p pronoun

EXAMPLES

I learned a lot in my first job. p noun group

EXAMPLES

He is excellent at dancing. p gerund

COMMON PREPOSITIONS

above before down like through

about behind during near under

across below except of until

after beneath for off up

against between in since with

among but inside to within

at by into toward

In the following Module we will be emphasizing:

Prepositionson

in

at

from

Basic Prepositions: Time

Meaning Preposition ExamplePoints of time, specific time at

The class will begin at 7:00 a.m.

With months, times of the days, seasons in

I have tea in the morning.My birthday is in August.

Reference to days, month and day weekends,weekdays. (Specific)

on I go window shopping on Saturdays.My birthday is on August 18.

Reference to the beginning and ending

from The video runs from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. o’clock.

Preposition of Time: At

I have a dental appointment with Dr. Báez at three o’clock.

I like to stay in my apartment at night and relax.

at

Prepositions of time: on

My mother–in-law goes to the Marie Tailor gym on Mondays and Wednesdays and practices spinning.

Americans celebrate the Independence of the United Stateson the 4th of July,but I celebrate myFather’s birthday on that day.

on

Prepositions of time: in

My brother’s birthday is in December.

Joan was born in 1951.

I watch films in the evening.

Prepositions of Time: from

Our courses are from 7:00 to 9:30 a.m.

I stay from Monday to Friday at my mother’s house.

On Sunday I am staying home from morning to night time.

Activity 1

Complete the blank by using the prepositions in, on or at.

1. _____summer

2. _____the moment

3. ______Saturday

4. ______night

5. ______1967

6. _____20 minutes

7. ______July 4th

8. ______spring

9. ______September

10. ______Guayama, Puerto Rico

Activity 2

Complete the sentences using the correct preposition of time in, on, or at.

1. Come here ______once.2. I arrive_____ Rome _____ April 23rd. 3. I’ll meet you _____ noon Tuesday.

Other uses of In, An, On and From

PREPOSITION USE EXAMPLE

in

Space as an area,location.

I watch T.V. in the studio.

Transportation: car, truck.

I went to Panama in an airplane.

Land areas: town, city, county, state. Bodies of water

She lives in Ponce.Ponce is in Puerto Rico.People like to refresh in beaches during all year.

Today I have to travel in a a “publico” because my car broke down.

in

When I was a kid, I useto put lightning bugs injars with my mother andcousins.

in

Preposition Use Example

on

Space as a surface,location.

Put your feet on the ground.That lamp goes on the ceiling.

Commercial transportation: bus, ship, train, plane.

I went downtown on the metro.We traveled to Panama on an airplane.

Communicationstelevision, radio, etc.streets, avenues(not specific address).

They heard the incident on the radio.Her apartment is on Cedro Street.

on

Please, put some salt and pepperon my sirloin steak.

Should we travel on this plane? It looks too small.

on

Preposition Use Example

at

Specific address or location

Our house is at 323 Third Street.Jesus is waiting for his sister at church.

Destination Meet me at the Art Museum.

Target/direction

The dog jumped at my face.Look at Luis Felipe.

Groups I’ll be sitting at the back of the train.Read your papers at the front of the class.

I like to look at thesnowflakes as they fall. I love winter!

at

They were waiting for Mrs. Folch at the new airport.

at

Use ExamplesPreposition

from

Location She is looking from the top of the skyscraper.

Group/people Lily received a gift from her lover.

Destination The tourists came from Spain.

I like traveling from town to town.

from

My sister received abunch of balloonsfrom a secret admirer on SaintValentine’s Day!

The chef tossed thepizza from side toside.

from

Activity 3Select the correct answer to complete each sentence

1. I was born ____ Lares.a. onb. inc. atd. from

2. My family used to live____622 Villa Street.a. inb. on c. atd. from

3. I had more relatives living_____the same street.a. inb. onc. atd. from

4. I would like to travel _____Oregon to Australia.a. inb. onc. atd. from

5. The students______ my school travel on a “publico”.a. inb. onc. atd. from

POST-TEST

Part I. Write the missing preposition. Use in, on, and at.

1. _______O’ Conner Street.2. _______Three King’s Eve.3. _______night.4. _______413 Peterson.5. _______Puerto Rico.

POST-TEST

Part II. Complete the following sentences with the prepositions in, on, at, and from.

1. It can get extremely hot here______ _ summer.2. Sheila spent the evening_______the pool.3. The couple danced_______dusk to dawn.4. The boys are practicing basketball ______the field.5. We arrived______the house______3:30 p.m.6. The cows are grazing______the pasture.7. The chiken’s eggs are______the nest.8. The girls danced_______the party.9. I’m staying ______Luquillo _______Friday to Sunday.10. Leave the money_______the table.

POST-TEST

Part III. Answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate phrase.

1. Which one is incorrect?a. in the moviesb. at the mallc. on the roofd. from my desk

2. Which one is incorrect?a. in Manhattanb. at Marín Streetc. on Ohio Cityd. from Tennessee

3. Which one is incorrect?a. on the soccer fieldb. on the valleyc. on the pastured. on the barn

4. Which one is incorrect?a. on Monday b. at Mondayc. in 1970d. from Monday to Tuesday

POST-TEST

Part IV. Choose the correct statement.

1.a. The fan is on the ceiling.b. The fan is in the ceiling.c. The fan is at the ceiling.d. The fan is from the ceiling.

2. a. The people are in the train.b. The people are on the train.c. The people are at the train.d. The people are from the train.

3.a. I arrived on 9:30 p.m.b. I arrived at 9:30 p.m.c. I arrived in 9:30 p.m.d. I arrived from 9:30 p.m.

4.a. I like to shop at weekends.b. I like to shop on weekends.c. I like to shop in weekends.d. I like to shop from weekends.

Challenge

1. I’ll be able to leave ________ ten minutes.2. I’ll meet you ________ noon ________ Tuesday.3. I will be back to the United States _______ fall.4. She is _____ Ponce, Puerto Rico.5. They came _____ skates.

You may want to do this additional exercise to really know if you master the skill.

Show the Answers: Remember that you must score 72%, or 18 items correct. If you do not score 72%, please go back, review and do the tests and activities again.

Part I

1. from

2. in

3. at

4. from

5. in, at

6. at, on

Part II

• noun or pronoun

• on 5:00 o’clock

• has

• at

• from

Part III

• The train is due at 12:0 p.m.

• My brother is coming on Monday.

• She likes to jog in the morning.

• We’re having a party on the 4th of July.

• The best cheese comes from Poland.

PRE- TEST


Activity 1

1. in

2. at

3. on

4. at

5. in

6. in

7. on

8. in

9. in

10. in

Activity 2

• at

• at, on

• in

• at, on

• in

• in

Activity 3

• in

• at

• on

• from

• in

• in

• from

• at

• at

• in

ACTIVITIES


POST- TEST

Part I

1. on

2. on

3. at

4. at

5. in

Part II

• in

• at

• from

• at, at

• on

• in

• in

• at

• at, from

• on

Part III

• in the movies

• at Marin Street

• on the soccer field

• at Monday

Part IV

• The fan is on the ceiling.

• The people are on the plane.

• I arrived at 10:30 p.m.

• I like to party on weekends.

Challenge


1. in

2. in

3. in

4. in

5. on

CREATIVE AND EMPOWERMENT SECTION

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