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

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.

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.

·       Depend on

·       Listen to

·       Belong to

·       Agree with

·       Think about

Examples with sentences:

·       It depends on the weather.

·       She listens to music every day.

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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