Preposition

AT

Part I Small cities, town, villages, colonies
1. They live at Press Colony
2. I live at Court Road.
(In modern English in is also used)

Part II Age
1. He retired at 56.
2. She wrote her first poem at 9.

Part III Time
1. We reached there at 9pm.
2. Do you get up at 5am?
At dawn, at sunrise, at noon, at sunset, at night

Part IV Near a place or thing
1. Who is standing at the door?
2. They were playing at the river.
3. The students are sitting at the table.

Part V Selling
The apples are being sold at ….. (mention rate/price).

Misc.

IN

Part I inside something
1. They are sitting in the room.
2. There is no pencil in the box.
in the street, in the sky, in the newspaper, in the bed, in the fire, etc.

Part II with countries and big cities etc.
1. He lives in Delhi.
2. They opened a shop in America.
3. It is the highest mountain in the world.

Part III - Time
1. He will complete this work in three months.
2. We shall buy a new car in October.
In the morning, In the afternoon, In the evening, in the past, in 2001 etc.

Misc.

AFTERWARD Later on

1. I took my dinner. I went for a walk afterward.
2. Complete your homework first. You may watch a movie afterward.

BEFORE

Part I earlier than
1. Please meet me before 6pm.
2. I shall complete this work before June.
3. He arrived before me.
4. I put my work before everything.

Part II in front of
1. Mohan was brought before the principal.
2. He made a statement before the police.

TO

Part I Place/direction
1. Who is going to market?
2. They are going to America in May.

Part II Before a verb
1. He wants to go there.
2. To take exercise is good for health.

Part III Time
1. He works from 9am to 7pm.
2. They lived in our house from April 1996 to June 1999.
3. It is ten minutes to five.

Misc:
- She is secretary to the managing director.
- He won by five goals to three.
- Don't compare it to her.
- I prefer tea to coffee.
- This machine is superior to that.
- There are 100 centimeters to the meter

BETWEEN - in the middle (for two things or persons only)

1. He distributed mangoes between Mona and Rosy.
2. There was no agreement between workers and management.
3. Meet me between 7 to 8 am.

FROM

Part I Place
1. They have just come from Mumbai.
2. Withdraw money from the bank.

Part II Person
1. You can borrow money from your friend.
2. I have taken this book from Raja.

Part III Time
1. He works from morning till evening.
2. We shall start this work from Monday.

Part IV Source
1. The light comes from the sun.

AMONG/AMONGST - in the middle (more than two things or persons)

1. He distributed toffees among children.
2. I have to deliver speech among them.
3. You should work among the poor.
4. Who amongst you are ready to go there?

AMID/AMIDST/IN THE MIDST OF - in the middle of, surrounded by

1. Amid noise I was unable to hear anything.
2. It was difficult for him to work in the city amidst such circumstances.
3. Amid confusion she lost her way.
4. In the midst of clapping he announced this scheme.

WITH

Part I Person
1. He is sitting with his friends.
2. Were you quarrelling with your neighbors?

Part II Instruments/Things
1. Wear this tie with yellow shirt.
2. Why did you beat him with a stick?

Misc:
- He played with skill.
- I am pleased with your decision.
- We left with our father's permission.
- My brother is sick with flu.
- Everybody grows older with the days.
- I can complete this work with your help.
- Was the child trembling with fear?
- With all her faults I still liked her.

WITHIN

in the specified period, area etc.

AGAINST opposite to, resting on

1. They can't speak against their leader.
2. He won't go against your advice.
3. He was leaning against the wall.

FOR

Part I Reason, Purpose
1. I have bought a gift for you.
2. Can you prepare a cup of tea for me?

Part II Time
1. He has been living here for ten years.
2. We lived there for six months.

Misc:
- They walked for ten miles.
- He bought this book for $5 only.
- The people mistook him for a minister
- She is planning to run for Senator in the election.