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Master prepositions of place and time like 'at', 'in', 'on', 'under', and 'next to' with examples and tips. Perfect for beginner English lea ers!
Prepositions of Place and Time
Prepositions help us describe the location or time of something. Las preposiciones son pequeñas pero muy importantes para hablar bien en inglés. ¡Vamos a aprender! 🎯Esta Lección Incluye Contenido Adicional. Abrir Contenido
Prepositions of Place (Preposiciones de lugar)
Las preposiciones de lugar nos dicen dónde están las cosas. They answer the question: Where?| Preposition | Meaning (Significado) | Example (Ejemplo) |
|---|---|---|
| At | En (punto específico) | I am at the bus stop. (Estoy en la parada del autobús.) |
| In | Dentro de | The keys are in my bag. (Las llaves están dentro de mi bolso.) |
| On | Encima de (superficie) | The book is on the table. (El libro está sobre la mesa.) |
| Under | Debajo de | The shoes are under the bed. (Los zapatos están debajo de la cama.) |
| Next to | Al lado de | The bank is next to the supermarket. (El banco está al lado del supermercado.) |
| Behind | Detrás de | The car is behind the house. (El coche está detrás de la casa.) |
| Between | Entre | The park is between the school and the library. (El parque está entre la escuela y la biblioteca.) |
Prepositions of Time (Preposiciones de tiempo)
Las preposiciones de tiempo nos dicen cuándo pasa algo. They answer the question: When?| Preposition | Meaning (Significado) | Example (Ejemplo) |
|---|---|---|
| At | A una hora específica | The meeting is at 3 PM. (La reunión es a las 3 PM.) |
| In | En un período (mes, año, parte del día) | We are going on vacation in July. (Nos vamos de vacaciones en julio.) |
| On | En un día específico | The exam is on Monday. (El examen es el lunes.) |
Positive, Negative, and Question Forms
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- Positive: The keys are on the table. (Las llaves están sobre la mesa.) t
- Negative: The keys are not on the table. (Las llaves no están sobre la mesa.) t
- Question: Are the keys on the table? (¿Están las llaves sobre la mesa?)
How to Use Prepositions in Questions
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- Where: Where is the cat? (¿Dónde está el gato?) t
- When: When is the party? (¿Cuándo es la fiesta?)
Tips for Lea ing Prepositions
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- Use real objects: Describe where things are in your house. t
- Practice with visuals: Draw pictures and label them with prepositions. t
- Memorize common combinations: At school, in the mo ing, on the weekend.
Vocabulary for Practice
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- Table (mesa) t
- Chair (silla) t
- Bag (bolso) t
- Door (puerta) t
- Clock (reloj)
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Choose the Correct Preposition of Place
Pregunta 1: The book is ___ the table.
Pregunta 2: The shoes are ___ the bed.
Pregunta 3: The bank is ___ the supermarket.
Pregunta 4: The park is ___ the school and the library.
Pregunta 5: The car is ___ the house.
Pregunta 6: The keys are ___ my bag.
Pregunta 7: The cat is sitting ___ the chair.
Pregunta 8: The painting is ___ the wall.
Pregunta 9: The coffee shop is ___ the co
er.
er.
Pregunta 10: The TV remote is ___ the couch.
Choose the Correct Preposition of Time
Pregunta 1: The meeting is ___ 3 PM.
Pregunta 2: We are going on vacation ___ July.
Pregunta 3: The exam is ___ Monday.
Pregunta 4: I was bo
___ 1995.
___ 1995.
Pregunta 5: The concert is ___ the weekend.
Pregunta 6: The event is ___ the mo
ing.
ing.
Pregunta 7: We will meet ___ 5 o’clock.
Pregunta 8: She was bo
___ Christmas Day.
___ Christmas Day.
Pregunta 9: We will start the project ___ next week.
Pregunta 10: The store closes ___ midnight.
Fill in the Blanks with Prepositions of Place
Pregunta 1: The keys are ___ the bag.
Pregunta 2: The shoes are ___ the bed.
Pregunta 3: The bank is ___ the supermarket.
Pregunta 4: The car is ___ the house.
Pregunta 5: The painting is ___ the wall.
Fill in the Blanks with Prepositions of Time
Pregunta 1: The meeting is ___ 3 PM.
Pregunta 2: We are going on vacation ___ July.
Pregunta 3: The exam is ___ Monday.
Pregunta 4: I was bo
___ 1995.
___ 1995.
Pregunta 5: The concert is ___ the weekend.