Prepositions of Movement
Usage
Prepositions of movement show movement from one place to another place. These prepositions always describe movement and we usually use them with verbs of motion.
The most common preposition of movement is the preposition to, which describes movement in the direction of something, for example: How do you go to work?Nobody came to school as they tested positive
How many?
TO
ACROSS
ON
PAST
10
ALONG
OVER
UP
11
AROUND
THROUGH
DOWN
TOWARDS
12
OFF
INTO/ ONTO
across... POR, A TRAVÉS
movement from one side to the other side of something It took us three days to drive across the desert. The dog ran across the road and nearly got hit by a car.
along... A LO LARGO DE
Along is used to talk about movement on or beside a line. Even the position The kids ran along the corridor There is a thick line of trees along the river bank
around... ALREDEDOR DE
Surround something, usually indicating movement Let's travel around the USA The students walked around the yard
on vs. off / EN vs. FUERA DE
ON: describe its position in relation to a surface Get your feet off of the sofa! The rain fell on the roof producing a terrible sound
up vs. down HACIA ARRIBA o ABAJO
Both are used to indicate a movement inferior or superior to the stance where you are Pull your socks up, dear. Time to work!!! He preferred to ride his bike down the hill
towards... HACIA
Moving in the direction of something The teacher was coming towards me when she started coughing He posed towards the sun
past... POR DELANTE
It indicates motion alongside among or beyond something Turn right and go past the chocolate shop My flat is past the supermarket
over... SOBRE, POR ENCIMA
When an object is above another, a higher position regarding another one Cross over the bridge I put a scarf over my shoulder to be warmer
through... A TRAVÉS DE
Movement from one side to the other The train went through the tunnel very fast In the airport, we go through security
onto:
into:
HIGHEST PART: the toddler climbs onto bed
MOVEMENT: get into bed
BE CONSCIOUS: My friends were onto a surprise
CHANGE: Translate into English
VS
IN CONTACT WITH: My boss was onto me to finish the project on time
PHYSICAL CONTACT: The lorry crashed into the wall
INTEREST: We're into pop music
Video
Be visual !
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Preposition of place
Usage
A preposition of place is a preposition which is used to refer to a place where something or someone is located
A preposition is a word or phrase that connects a noun to a verb or adjective in a sentence. An example of preposition is the word "with" in the following; "I'm playing videogames with my sister."
Prepositions of Movement
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Prepositions of Movement
Usage
Prepositions of movement show movement from one place to another place. These prepositions always describe movement and we usually use them with verbs of motion. The most common preposition of movement is the preposition to, which describes movement in the direction of something, for example: How do you go to work?Nobody came to school as they tested positive
How many?
TO
ACROSS
ON
PAST
10
ALONG
OVER
UP
11
AROUND
THROUGH
DOWN
TOWARDS
12
OFF
INTO/ ONTO
across... POR, A TRAVÉS
movement from one side to the other side of something It took us three days to drive across the desert. The dog ran across the road and nearly got hit by a car.
along... A LO LARGO DE
Along is used to talk about movement on or beside a line. Even the position The kids ran along the corridor There is a thick line of trees along the river bank
around... ALREDEDOR DE
Surround something, usually indicating movement Let's travel around the USA The students walked around the yard
on vs. off / EN vs. FUERA DE
ON: describe its position in relation to a surface Get your feet off of the sofa! The rain fell on the roof producing a terrible sound
up vs. down HACIA ARRIBA o ABAJO
Both are used to indicate a movement inferior or superior to the stance where you are Pull your socks up, dear. Time to work!!! He preferred to ride his bike down the hill
towards... HACIA
Moving in the direction of something The teacher was coming towards me when she started coughing He posed towards the sun
past... POR DELANTE
It indicates motion alongside among or beyond something Turn right and go past the chocolate shop My flat is past the supermarket
over... SOBRE, POR ENCIMA
When an object is above another, a higher position regarding another one Cross over the bridge I put a scarf over my shoulder to be warmer
through... A TRAVÉS DE
Movement from one side to the other The train went through the tunnel very fast In the airport, we go through security
onto:
into:
HIGHEST PART: the toddler climbs onto bed
MOVEMENT: get into bed
BE CONSCIOUS: My friends were onto a surprise
CHANGE: Translate into English
VS
IN CONTACT WITH: My boss was onto me to finish the project on time
PHYSICAL CONTACT: The lorry crashed into the wall
INTEREST: We're into pop music
Video
Be visual !
WORKED BY
EFL TEACHER
Preposition of place
Usage
A preposition of place is a preposition which is used to refer to a place where something or someone is located
A preposition is a word or phrase that connects a noun to a verb or adjective in a sentence. An example of preposition is the word "with" in the following; "I'm playing videogames with my sister."