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• A preposition is a word placed before a noun or a pronoun to show the relation.
Prepositions may be arranged in three classes:

• Simple Prepositions which simply show the relations between two things, e.g. for, from,
on, in, etc.
Rita is coming from the market.
• Compound Prepositions which are generally formed by prefixing a preposition to a noun,
adjective or adverb, e.g. amidst, beyond, across, outside, within.
Piyush is sitting across Rajesh.

• Phrase Prepositions are the groups of words used with force of a single preposition, e.g.
according to, in favour of, on account of, in front of.
There is a big tree in front of his house.

Complete these sentences by filling in correct prepositions.

1. Little Jack Horner sat __________ (in/on) a corner.

2. Her fingers ran __________ (across/outside) her medal.

3. The river flows __________ (under/over) the bridge.

4. Do not cry __________ (over/under) spilt milk.
5. You must come __________ (of/in) my house.

6. The Gitanjali is written __________ (of/in) Bangla.
7. This charity show is organised __________ (by/at) a social worker.

8. He is sitting __________ (inside/beside) me.

9. Do something worthwhile __________ (in front of/instead of) fighting.

10. ________ (On account of/By means of) his negligence, the company suffered great losses.

II. Usage of Some and Any

Both ‘some’ and ‘any’ mean a certain number or amount. They can be used with plural or
uncountable nouns.
‘Some’ is used

• with affirmative verbs.
• in question where ‘yes’ is expected as answer.

• in offers and requests.
For examples:

1. We need some tomatoes. (affirmative)

2. Did some of you see the match? (question)

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