Spoken English Course – Level 2 (Elementary)
Module 6: Prepositions – Place & Time
1. What Are Prepositions?
Prepositions are words that show the position, place, time, or direction of a noun or pronoun.
Examples: in, on, at, under, over, between, among
2. Prepositions of Place
| Preposition |
Use |
Example |
| In |
Inside something |
The book is in the bag. |
| On |
On a surface |
The phone is on the table. |
| Under |
Below |
The cat is under the chair. |
| Over |
Above |
The fan is over my head. |
| Between |
In the middle of two |
The shop is between two houses. |
| Among |
More than two |
He is among friends. |
Speaking Drill:
Describe 5 things in your room using prepositions of place.
3. Prepositions of Time (In / On / At)
| Preposition |
Used For |
Example |
| In |
Months, years, long periods |
In January, in 2026 |
| On |
Days & dates |
On Monday, on 15th August |
| At |
Exact time |
At 7 am, at night |
Tip: Remember – In = long, On = day, At = exact
4. Daily Use Sentences
| Situation |
Sentence |
| Office |
I will reach the office at 10 am. |
| Home |
The keys are in the drawer. |
| School |
My exam is on Monday. |
| Evening |
We play cricket in the evening. |
5. Asking Questions Using Prepositions
| Question |
Answer |
| Where is your bag? |
It is on the table. |
| When is your class? |
At 6 pm. |
| Where do you live? |
I live in Nageshwari. |
Pair Practice:
Ask and answer 5 questions using in/on/at.
6. Common Mistakes
- ❌ I live at Delhi → ✅ I live in Delhi
- ❌ My birthday is in Monday → ✅ My birthday is on Monday
- ❌ Class is on 7 pm → ✅ Class is at 7 pm
7. Practice Exercises
Fill in the blanks:
1. The cat is ___ the table. (under)
2. My exam is ___ Friday. (on)
3. I wake up ___ 6 am. (at)
4. We live ___ India. (in)
Speaking Task:
Speak 10 sentences using different prepositions.
8. Daily Speaking Practice
- Describe your surroundings daily.
- Talk about your routine using time prepositions.
- Practice asking “where” and “when” questions.
- Correct mistakes consciously while speaking.
