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Ibero-American University of Panama

Faculty of Humanities and Educational Sciences

Preschool Teacher Training Program

Group #15

Course Name:

INGLÉS PARA EDUCACIÓN PREESCOLAR II

Muro de conocimiento“Prepositions”.

Prepared by:

Keithyn Berroa 4-829-1881

Professor:

Mgtr. MARGIE LEDEZMA

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Prepositions are small but powerful words that show the relationship between two parts of a sentence, helping us understand how those parts connect or interact. They can express ideas related to place, time, direction, reason, possession, comparison, and many other details that make a message clearer and more precise. Even though prepositions are usually short, they play a crucial role in organizing thoughts and forming sentences that sound natural and make sense.

Using prepositions correctly is very important because changing just one of them can completely alter the meaning of a sentence. For example, “look at” and “look for” may look similar, but they express different actions. Many verbs even need specific prepositions to sound correct, creating fixed combinations—like verb + preposition structures—that learners must memorize, since they don’t always follow predictable rules or translate directly into other languages.

Prepositions also help us give essential information when communicating: where someone is (in the park), when something happens (on Monday), the direction of an action (to the store), the reason for something (because of the rain), or the way something is done (by bus). Without these small words, our communication would feel incomplete, confusing, or lacking important details.

When learning English, understanding prepositions not only strengthens our grammar but also improves fluency, allowing us to express ideas in a more complete and detailed way. Although they can sometimes be challenging because of their many uses and exceptions, mastering them helps us build sentences that are clear, natural-sounding, and well-structured. For all these reasons, prepositions are a key element in effective communication, both in writing and speaking.

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They indicate where something or someone is going.

Principales: to, into, onto, through, across, along, around, toward, from.

Verbos comunes: go, walk, run, drive, move, come, travel.

Examples:

·       They are walking to school.

·       She ran across the street.

He moved toward the door.

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Common examples

·       Depend on

·       Listen to

·       Belong to

·       Agree with

·       Think about

Examples with sentences:

·       It depends on the weather.

·       She listens to music every day.

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They explain where something comes from or where it is going.
Main ones: from, to, into, out of, towards.
Common verbs: come from, return to, leave for, arrive at.
Examples:
• My parents come from Venezuela.
• She left for the airport.

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They indicate how something is done.
Main: by, with, without, via.
Common verbs: travel, communicate, write, fix, pay.
Examples:
• She travels by plane.
• He opened the door with a key.

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What Is a Preposition? | List of Prepositions for Kids

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They explain why an action is done.
Main ones: for, to, in order to, so as to.
Common verbs: study, practice, work, train, prepare.
Examples:
• I study English to improve my skills.
• She works for a better future.
Prepositions of Cause and Reason
They explain why something happens.
Main ones: because of, due to, for, from.
Common verbs: suffer, recover, fail, succeed, learn.
Examples:
• The flight was delayed because of the rain.
• He recovered from the flu.

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They are used to compare objects or ideas.
Main ones: than, like, unlike, as…as.
Common verbs: look like, sound like, compare to, differ from.
Examples:
• Cats are quieter than dogs.
• She looks like her mother.

Prepositions in Common Expressions
Fixed expressions that always take a preposition.
Examples:
• In fact, on purpose, at least, by accident, for example, in addition to, at risk.
• Common verbs: work on, focus on, rely on, apply for, apologize for
Examples:
• He apologized for the mistake.
• They worked on the project together.

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✨⭐ La Navidad brilla más cuando la vivimos en familia

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Preposiciones en inglés AVANZADAS - Use of English Cambridge Práctica

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Prepositions are an essential part of English because they allow us to express ideas in a clear and organized way. Thanks to them, we can accurately indicate a place, a time, a cause, a comparison, a purpose, or a direction. Without these small words, many sentences would be incomplete or confusing, since prepositions help us understand how actions, people, and objects relate to one another within a sentence.

In addition, many prepositions combine in fixed ways with certain verbs, creating expressions that cannot be translated literally or changed without altering their meaning completely. For example, expressions like listen to, depend on, or look for must be learned just as they are. This may seem challenging at first, but with practice, they become a natural part of the language.

Mastering the use of prepositions not only improves grammar; it also enriches vocabulary and helps ideas flow more naturally. When we understand how and when to use each preposition, we can communicate more confidently, express more complex thoughts, and build sentences that sound authentic and precise. For this reason, learning them patiently, with examples and constant practice, becomes an important step toward achieving effective communication in English, both in speaking and writing.

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Swan, Michael. Practical English Usage. Oxford University Press.

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