Prepositions

Prepositions	Functions	Examples
In	to show place--- before Special place--- to show year,time,month--- to mention about occupation--	-He is in the room. -Vinod lives in Goa. -He born in 1975, Diwali is in winter season. -He is in Army
At	for perfect time-- to indicate place--- to indicate special place---	-Our school will be at 7:30 a.m. -My father is at home., Ramesh lived at Rampur. -Our President lives at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Into	get inside— to indicate translation---	-Ajay went into the room. -He translated his novel into English.
To	to show direction— to indicate time--- in Infinitive verb---	-I want to go to Aurangabad. -It is ten to five. -I have to attend examination.
On	before day and date--- to indicate above--- to speak about subject--- to indicate time---	-India became free on 15th Aug.1947. -She is sitting on the chair. - I am going to speak on Environment. -The will run on regular time.
Upon	to indicate upside--	-The mango fall upon me
By	to indicate place--- to indicate thing--- in passive voice--- to indicate concluding time-	-The writer is still standing by the window. - Rajesh came by taxi. - Hamlet is written by Shakespeare. - He will finish his work by 5:30 p.m.
With	to indicate association--- to indicate special thing--- to indicate quality---	-Ramesh was with me. -He remain present with his favourite bat. -The soldiers fought with courage.
Of	to indicate relations--- professions--- to indicate quality--	-He is brother of Ramesh., -He is principal of college. -He is a man of High morality.
Off	to indicate separation--- to indicate upside down--	-The button of my shirt came off. -He fall off the motor-cycle.
From	to indicate place--- to indicate time--- to indicate source--- to mention reason--	-He is from Nashik. -He played from morning till evening. -Light came from Sun. -He suffers from malaria.
Since	to indicate time span---	-I have been teaching since 2004.
For	to indicate period of time--- to indicate intention--- to indicate price---	-He has been driving cars for last 2 years. -I live in this house for my mom. -I bought this antique piece for 500 Rs.
Between	to indicate middle place (in two)---	-Ramesh slept between Prakash and Bharat.
Among	to indicate place (more things)---	-Distribute sweet among all children
Within	to indicate before time---	-I used to do my work within time.
Around	to indicate time--- to indicate place---	-He came to me around 4 p.m. -Enemy gathered around India.
Over	to indicate above thing untouched---	-The sky is above our head.
Above	to indicate above thing touched---	-The Mangoes are above our head.