Location Prepositions

Location prepositions are words that tell us where something or someone is. They help us describe the position or direction of things. First Business English looks at some common location prepositions and how you can use them in sentences.

1. In

We use in to talk about being inside a place or a space.

• Example: The book is in the bag.
• Example: I live in a big city.

2. On

We use on to talk about something that is on the surface of something else.

• Example: The keys are on the table.
• Example: She is sitting on the chair.

3. At

We use at to talk about a specific point or location. It is often used for places like buildings or events.

• Example: I am at the bus stop.
• Example: She is at the airport.

4. Under

We use under to describe something below or beneath another thing.

• Example: The cat is under the table.
• Example: The shoes are under the bed.

5. Next to / Beside

We use next to or beside to talk about something that is very close to or beside something else.

• Example: The coffee shop is next to the bank.
• Example: The park is beside the school.

6. Between

We use between when something is in the middle of two things.

• Example: The car is between the two buildings.
• Example: The shop is between the library and the post office.

7. Behind

We use behind to talk about something that is at the back of another thing.

• Example: The dog is behind the house.
• Example: There is a garden behind the restaurant.

8. In front of

We use in front of to describe something that is ahead of or before another thing.

• Example: The car is parked in front of my house.
• Example: She is standing in front of the door.

9. Above

We use above when something is higher than something else, but not necessarily directly over it.

• Example: The clock is above the door.
• Example: The airplane is flying above the clouds.

10. Below

We use below to talk about something that is lower than something else.

• Example: The temperature is below zero.
• Example: The kitchen is below the living room.

11. Over

We use over when something is above or covering another thing.

• Example: The bird is flying over the house.
• Example: He put a blanket over the bed.

12. Through

We use through to talk about something that moves from one side to another.

• Example: The tunnel goes through the mountain.
• Example: The car drove through the city.

13. Around

We use around to talk about something that is surrounding or moving in a circular way.

• Example: The children are playing around the park.
• Example: He walked around the building.

14. Near

We use near to talk about something that is close to another thing.

• Example: The supermarket is near my house.
• Example: There is a bus stop near the school.

Tips for Using Location Prepositions:

• Think about the position of the object. Is it inside (in), on top (on), or close (next to)?
• Prepositions can also describe movement. For example: “I am walking to the park,” or “She is coming from the store.”
• Practice using these prepositions in sentences to get better at describing locations.

Location prepositions are very helpful for giving directions, explaining where things are, or talking about the position of objects. Try using them next time you speak or write about a place. To learn more simply book a lesson with us at First Business English.

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