Summary of Prepositions In English Grammar With Examples | Use of Prepositions| English Grammar Lesson|ChetChat

Summary of "Prepositions In English Grammar With Examples | Use of Prepositions | English Grammar Lesson | ChetChat"

This video lesson by ChetChat covers 25 commonly confused English prepositions, explaining their meanings, differences, and multiple uses with clear examples. The goal is to clarify how these small but crucial words function In sentences to indicate place, time, direction, movement, relationships, and more. The explanations focus On nuances that often confuse learners, supported by visualizations and comparisons.

Main Ideas and Concepts

Prepositions are small words that link nouns/pronouns to other parts of the sentence, providing information about place, time, direction, movement, cause, purpose, and relationships.
The video systematically compares pairs or groups of prepositions that are often mixed up, highlighting their specific uses and differences.
Visual and conceptual distinctions are emphasized to help learners remember the correct usage.

Detailed Breakdown of Prepositions and Their Uses

1. In, On, At (Place and Time)

In: Inside a space (enclosed or general), longer time periods, larger locations.
- Examples: In a pouch, In my hands, In 1980, In Pune.
On: On a surface, specific days, body parts, states.
- Examples: On the table, On Tuesday, On my wrist, the machine is On.
At: Very specific points In place or time.
- Examples: At the station entrance, At 3:00 p.m., At the weekend (British English).
Additional note: "In the paper" vs. "On the internet" — physical media use In, electronic media use On.

2. For vs. Since (Time)

Since: Starting point of an ongoing action or time.
- Examples: Since 2019, Since yesterday.
For: Duration of time, purpose, recipient, support, exchange.
- Examples: For 3 hours, glass For drinking, bought For $200.

3. Over vs. Above

Over: Directly On top of, covering, movement across, control, more than a number.
- Examples: plane flew over the city, blanket over head, over 100 people.
Above: Higher level without contact, comparison, superiority, beyond reach.
- Examples: remote above mic (no contact), above average, above suspicion.
Over and above together means In addition to or beyond expectations.

4. Under vs. Below

Under: Directly below, possibly touching or covered, lower age/number, lower status, state/condition.
- Examples: under the table, under 10 years old, under pressure.
Below: Lower level without contact, lower than a standard, figurative listing.
- Examples: below freezing point, below average, questions below.

5. To vs. Towards/Toward

To: Destination, recipient, relationship, time, purpose, comparison.
- Examples: went to the store, gave book to him, open from 9 to 7.
Towards/Toward: Direction (not necessarily reaching), attitude, purpose/goal.
- Examples: went towards the store, positive attitude towards work.
Toward is American English; towards is British English.

6. From

Origin or starting point (place or time), cause, distance.
- Examples: came from Brazil, work from 9 to 7, tired from journey.
Made from vs. Made of:
- Made from: material changed (cotton → t-shirt).
- Made of: material remains recognizable (wood table).

7. Along, Around, Across, Through (Movement and Position)

Along: Movement In a straight line or parallel to something.
- Examples: walking along the river.
Around: Circular movement or surrounding something; approximate time or value.
- Examples: sat around the fire, arrive around 3 p.m.
Across: From one side to the other side.
- Examples: across the street, news spread across the country.
Through: Entering and exiting something enclosed or covered; also means duration or method.
- Examples: through the tunnel, worked through the night, succeeded through hard work.

8. Between, Among, Amid/Amidst (Position In Relation to Others)

Between: Middle of two (or distinct multiple) entities, choice, time.
- Examples: between two lamps, choose between dresses.
Among:

Notable Quotes

— 05:34 — « In is used for paper, newspaper, and on is used for anything electronic: it's in the news, it's in the paper, it's on the television, it's on the internet. »

— 13:29 — « She held her umbrella over her head gives me a feeling that it is directly above the head and that it is covering the head. »

— 16:13 — « Below means at a lower level but not necessarily directly below; there is no contact. »

— 18:03 — « Two means destination; towards means direction. »

— 34:44 — « Off with a single f is about belonging or possession; off with double f is about disconnecting or removal. »