General English
Prepositions: Time, Place, Direction and Usage
Master the small words that often decide the correct option in English MCQs.
Study progress
1. Time
At a clock time; on a day/date; in a month/year/long period.
2. Place
At = point; on = surface; in = enclosed area or larger area.
3. Direction
to, into, onto, from, through, across, along, towards show movement or relationship.
4. Fixed Combinations
good at, interested in, depend on, afraid of, capable of, responsible for, consist of.
5. Common Errors
Different from is standard in formal exam usage; prefer senior to, prefer X to Y, discuss a matter (not discuss about).
Memory Tricks & Quick Recall
Time: AT = clock, ON = day/date, IN = longer period. Place: AT = point, ON = surface, IN = area.