Preposition (meaning and examples) English Grammar Primary 5 Third Term Lesson Notes

Subject :English Grammar

Table of Contents

Topic : Preposition

Class : Primary 5/ Basic 5

Term : Third Term

Week : Week 2

Instructional Materials :

Online Materials

Previous Knowledge :

The pupils have been taught parts of speech

Behavioural Objectives : At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

Define preposition
Identify preposition in sentences
Make use of preposition rightly in sentences

Content :

Class: Basic 5

Subject: English Grammar

Topic: Preposition (meaning and examples)

A preposition is a word that tells us the position of something or someone in relation to another thing or person.
Examples of prepositions ar: up, down, behind, of, before, with, in, on, through, off, near, within, to, over, under, among, below, across, from, etc.

For example:
1.) The children are walking to school.
2.) The farmer is walking home from the farm.
3.) The guests are eating at a party.
4.) They are sitting around a table.
5.) The dog is lying near the table.

Read the sentences below carefully and choose a suitable preposition from the box:
[ beside, in, across, out, over, after, up, towards, in front of, among]
1.) The thief jumped ____________ the fence.
2.) He ran _____________ the busy road.
3.) Simbi climbed _________ the hill.
4.) Hamzat is sitting ___________ me.
5.) The teacher is ____________________ the class.
6.) Please, share the apple ____________ the three boys.

Special Usage Of Preposition

HELP YOUR CHILDREN TO MASTER PREPOSITIONS ATTACHED TO CERTAIN WORDS.

1.abide…………..by
2.absorbed……. In
3.abstain ……from
4.Accomplice……with
5.accused…… (Sb)of(sth)
6.accustomed….. To
7.addicted…….. To
8.adhere…….. To
9.admit……..to/into
10.advantage……. Over (sb) of (sth)
11.advantage…Of(sth)
12.affection………. For
13.afflicted……,. With
14.afraid……… Of
15.agree………. To(proposal)
16.agree….. With(a person) about/on sth
17.aim …….at
18.aloof……..from
19.alternative……… To
20.amazed………. At
21.angry….with/at(sb)
22.angry…………at/about(sth)
23.anxious….. For(sb)
24.anxious…….. About (sth)
25.apologize…… To(sb) for (sth).
26.appeal…….. To(sb)for(sth)
27.appetite….. For
28.approach……..to
29.akin……..to
30.acclimatize…….. To
31.apparent…. To(sb)
32.apparent…… From(sth)
33.appoint…….(sb)to(sth)
34.apply…….. To(sb)for(sth)
35.appropriate… To/for
36.approve…………..of
37.aptitude………… For
38.ashamed……… Of
39.aspire……………..to
40.assent……………to
41.associate……..with
42.dissociate……from
43.assure……………of
44.astonished…….. At
45.atone…………. For.
46.attached…………..to
47.attend………………to
48.attribute……(sth) to (sth/sb)
49.authority……..Over(=power)
50.authority………… On(=expert)
51.avail………(oneself)of(sth)
52.averse……………..to
53.ban(n)…………..On
54.ban(v)………..(sb)from(sth/doing sth)
55.bad……….at(not good at)
56.bad…for(=harmful)
57.believe………….in
58.beneficial………. To
59.benefit……by/from
60.blame………….(sb/sth)for(sth).
61.boast…………….of
62.bound…………… For
63.burden(n)……… To
64.burden(v)……..with
65.busy……………..with
66.bearing………….. On
67.campaign……….. Against/for
68.capable……….. Of
69.concern………….. For/about
70.carefu…..about/for
71.caution………… About/against
72.charge………. With
73.claim…………on/to
74.clash……….. With(sb)over(sth)
75.collide…………..with
76.Collude……with(sb)in(sth)
77.comment………on
78.compare……to(=to show likeliness)
79.compare …………..with(=to show contrast)
80.compassion….. For
81.compatible…… With
82.compensation….. For
83.compliance…. With
84.compliment…… On
85.comply………. With
86.conducive……… To
87.confide….in(=trust)
88.confide…..to(=tell)
89.confidence……..In
90.confident….. Of/about
91.confined………. (Sb/sth)to(sth)
92.conform…………To
93.conformity…… With
94.congenial……… To
95.congratulate……… (Sb)on(sth)
96.connect…….(sth)to(sth)
97.consent…………. To
98.consist…………….of
99.contemporary…… With
100.contempt….. For
101.contend……. With(=to have to deal with a problem or difficult situation)
102.contend…..for(=to compete against sb in order to gain sth)
103.content………with
104.contrary………….to
105.control……. Over
106.connive……..at/in(sth)
107.connive…with(sb)
108.close………..to
109.complain….to(sb)about/of(sth)
110.crash…………into
111.convenient……… For(sb/sth)
112.converse…… With
113.convict……….. (Sb)of(sth)
114.cure(v)…….(sb)of(sth)
115.cure(n)………….for
116.concern(n…about/for/over.
117.concerned (adj)……..about/for/over(=worried)
118.concerned (adj)…….about/with(=interested in)
119.deal……in(=trade)
120.deal…….with(=to take appropriate action).
121.delight………….in
122.depend…On/upon
123.deprive……….(sb/sth)of(sth)
124.desist……… From
125.destitute………..of
126.detrimental…… To
127.deviate…….. From
128.devoid…….. Of
129.differ…..
..from(sb/sth)=to be different from sb/sth
130.differ…with(sb) about/on/over(sth)=to disagree with sb
131.different……….. From/to/than
132.disgusted………. At/by/with
133.dispense…… With
134.dispose………….of
135.die………..of
Eg:person died of accident.
Die…….with(=disease)
Eg: person died with cancer
Die………for(=purpose)
Eg:person died for country/organization.
136.dissent………from
137.dote……….. On/upon
138.double (n)/doubtful (adj)……..about
139.drenched……. In/with
140.decline……… In/of
141.eager………… For
142.eligible………. For
143.engaged……… In/on(sth)=busy doing sth
144.engaged……. To(sb )=having agreed to marry sb
145.enthusiasm………. For/about
146.entrust……(sb)with(sth)
147.entrust…….(sth)to(sb)
148.envious/jealous……Of
149.envy……………at
150.entitle/entitlement…..To
151.equal……….. To
152.escape……. From
153.essential… To/for
154.excel…………at/in
155.exception…….. To
156.excuse………. (Sb) for (sth)=forgive
157.excuse…….. For (=reason)
158.exemption…From
159.expose………(sth)to (sb)
160.encroach……….on/upon
161.expect……. (Sth)from (sb)
162.fail. ……………in
163.faith…………….. In
164.faithful…………. To
165.famous…….. For
166.fearful….. For (sb)
167.fearful…… Of(sth)
168.feed/live…..on(=eat)
169.fight……. With(sb)about/for (sth)
170.fill ……..(sth)with(sth).
171.fill…………..in(sth)
172.fit/unfit………..For
173.fond……………..of
174.fondness…….. For
175.free………from/of
176.frightened…….. At
177.full…………….of
178.fuss…about/over
179.fed up………..with
180.glad…….about (=happy)
181.glad…….of(=greatful)
182.glance………… At
183.good……at(=able to do sth well)skillful
184.good………….for(=suitable) convenient
185.grapple……. With
186.greatful…….to(sb)for(sth)
187.grief……. At/over
188.grieve…..for/over
189.guard…….Against
190.guilty…….. About
(=feeling ashamed because you have done sth that you know is wrong)
191.guilty…….. Of(=having done sth illegal)
192.harmful/injurious…..To
193.heir………..to ( sth)
194.heir……….of (sb)
195.hint………….at
196.hope……….. For
197.hope………..for/of
198.hopeful……….. About/of
199.hostile…………. To
200.habit……of(doing sth)
201.identical……. With
202.ignorant……… About/of
203.impact….. Of(sb)on(sth/sb)
204.impose……….. On
205.impress……. (Sb) with(sth)
206.impression……… On(sb)
207.impression….. Of(sth)
208.impressed….with/by
209.independent… Of
210.indifferent/callous……to
211.indispensable…… To(sb/sth)
212.indispensable…….. For(doing sth)
213.infected…….. With
214.infer…………..from
215.influence….. Over(=control)
216.influence…….. On/upon(=effect)
217.inform………….. Of
218.inquiry…….about/into
219.insight……… Into
220.insist…………..on
221.insistence…….on
222.interact……… With
223.interaction……… With (sb/sth)
224.interaction……. Between (two things or persons)
225.interested……. In
226.interfere……… In(=get involved)
227.interfere…….. With(=prevent)
228.invest…………….in
229.involved…………in
230.irrelevant…….. To
231.irrespective….. Of
232.meddle……….. In
233.keen…………….on
234.kind/cruel…….to
235.lack……………….of
236.lacking……………in
237.lament………..over
238.laugh……………. At
239.lead……………..to
240.leave……….for(a place)=go to
241.liable……. For(=legally responsible for paying the cost of)
242.liable…….. To(=likely to be punished by law for)
243.listen…………. To
244.longing (n)/long(v)……….for
245.look/stare/gaze…….at
246.lust……………….for
247 .march…………..on
248.married………….to
249.marvel……………at
250.meditate/concentrate……on
251.mourn………… For
252.nag………………..at
253.need/necessity….For
254.negligent………. In
255.nervous…About/of
256.notorious……. For
257.obedient………. To
258.object/objection…..to
259.oblige…..(sb)with(sth)
260.obliged….. To(sb)for (sth)
261.obsession…..with
262.obsessive… About
263.open…… To(sb/sth)
264.opportunity……for(sb/sth)
265.opportunity……for/of(doing sth)
266.part……………from(=leave sb)
267.part……with(=to give sth to sb else)
268.partial…………. To
269.partially…For(sth)
270.passion………..for
271.pertain…………..to
272.persist…..in(doing sth)
273.persist……..in/with(sth)
274.pleased……..With
275.pleasing……… To
276.popular……… With
277.pray……to(sb)for(sth)
278.prefer…… (Sb/sth)to(sb/sth)
279.preferable…….. To
280.pretext…………for
281.prevail……on(=persuade)
282.prevail…….over(=defeat)
283.prevent……. From
284.pride…………. In
285.prior…………… To
286.prohibit………from
287.prone………….. To
288.proud…………… Of
289.provide….. (Sb)with(sth)
290.provide……(sth)fo(sb)
291.pessimistic…… About
292.positive…….About
293.quarrel……..About(sth)
294.quarrel…. With(sb)
295.ready………… For
296.reconcile….. To(sth)
297.reconcile….. (Sth)with(sth)
298.recover(v)…..from
299.recovery(n)…from
300.refer…………… To
301.reference…….. To
302.rejoice….. At/over
303.related………… To
304.rely……………….on
305.remind…………..of
306.remorse……… For
307.request…………for
308.resemblance… To
309.resolve………….on
310.responsible…..for (sth)
311.restricted…….. To
312.rid………………..of
313.rob………………..of
314.resign……… From
315.search………… For
316.seek…………..for
317.senior/junior…….To
318.sensitive…… To/about
319.sequel……………to
320.short……………..of
321.similar………… To
322.smile/sneer/giggle…At
323.sorry………about/for
324.spend………….on
325.stick…… To(=to continue doing sth despite difficulties)
326.subject……….. To
327.submission…….to
328.suffuse……….with
329.succeed………… In
330.succession……..in
331.succumb………..to
332.suffer…………from
333.superior/inferior……to
334.supplement….. To
335.supply……. (Sth)to (sb)
336.supply…….(sb)with(sth )
337.surprised/shocked….At
338.suspect…….(sb/sth)of(sth)
339.suspicious…… Of
340.sympathize…with(sb/sth)
341.thankful …for(sth)
342.thankful….. To(sb)
343.thirst/hunger/desire………For
344.threaten……(sb)with(sth)
345.tired…………… Of
346.stick………….. Of
347.tremble…… With
348.true………………to
349.used……………..to
350.victory…… Over/against. 351.venue…………. For
352.wait……………..for
353.want……………..of
354.waste…….on(sth)
355.withdraw……from
356.wonder…… About (=think about)
357.wonder……… At(=be surprised)
358.worthy…………. Of
359.write…… (Sth)to(sb)
360.write….. In(ink/pencil)
361.write…….. With(a pen)
362.yearn…………..for
363.yearning…….. For
364.yield…………. On
365.yield…………..to
366.thrive………….. On
367.self-sufficient….in
368.debate……. on/with/for

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Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1: The class teacher revises the previous topics

Step 2. He introduces the new topic

Step 3: The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

Evaluation :

Fill the gaps with the right prepositions

Professor Omole is an authority….. Economics
I prefer rice……. to amala
My bed is made….. Iron
Divide the six apples………. the three boys
We are equal…… to the task

Conclusion :

Prepositions.

1. The cat is __________ the table.
(a) on
(b) above
(c) between

2. The ball rolled __________ the hill.
(a) down
(b) under
(c) near

3. The book is __________ the shelf.
(a) on
(b) below
(c) across

4. The children played __________ the park.
(a) in
(b) above
(c) behind

5. The car is parked __________ the garage.
(a) in
(b) behind
(c) beside

6. The dog ran __________ the street.
(a) across
(b) near
(c) under

7. The birds flew __________ the clouds.
(a) between
(b) above
(c) below

8. The ball is __________ the box.
(a) inside
(b) on
(c) near

9. The picture hangs __________ the wall.
(a) above
(b) below
(c) between

10. The cat climbed __________ the tree.
(a) up
(b) under
(c) near

Assignment :

Sure! Here are fifty fill-in-the-blank questions on the special usage of prepositions:

1. We must __________ by the rules.
a) abide in
b) abide with
c) abide by

2. He was completely __________ his book.
a) absorbed in
b) absorbed with
c) absorbed by

3. It’s important to __________ bad habits.
a) abstain from
b) abstain with
c) abstain in

4. The criminal was arrested as an __________.
a) accomplice with
b) accomplice in
c) accomplice of

5. He was __________ stealing the money.
a) accused of
b) accused with
c) accused by

6. I am __________ the hot weather.
a) accustomed with
b) accustomed to
c) accustomed in

7. She is __________ playing video games.
a) addicted to
b) addicted with
c) addicted in

8. You should __________ the rules.
a) adhere to
b) adhere in
c) adhere with

9. She was __________ the prestigious university.
a) admitted to
b) admitted into
c) admitted with

10. Our team has the __________ over their team.
a) advantage of
b) advantage to
c) advantage with

11. This new technology has many __________.
a) advantages of
b) advantages to
c) advantages

12. He has deep __________ his pet dog.
a) affection for
b) affection with
c) affection in

13. The patient is __________ a severe illness.
a) afflicted in
b) afflicted with
c) afflicted by

14. I am __________ spiders.
a) afraid of
b) afraid with
c) afraid in

15. I agree __________ the proposal.
a) to
b) with
c) on

16. She agrees __________ me about the plan.
a) to
b) with
c) on

17. The archer aims __________ the target.
a) at
b) on
c) for

18. He stood __________ the crowd.
a) aloof from
b) aloof with
c) aloof in

19. This is a good __________ traditional medicine.
a) alternative of
b) alternative to
c) alternative in

20. I was __________ the beautiful scenery.
a) amazed with
b) amazed in
c) amazed at

21. She is __________ her brother’s behavior.
a) angry at
b) angry with
c) angry in

22. He is __________ the company’s decision.
a) angry at
b) angry about
c) angry in

23. She is __________ her husband’s safe return.
a) anxious about
b) anxious for
c) anxious with

24. I am __________ the upcoming exam.
a) anxious for
b) anxious about
c) anxious with

25. I need to __________ my friend for the mistake.
a) apologize with
b) apologize to
c) apologize in

26. We made an __________ to the government for better facilities.
a) appeal with
b) appeal to
c) appeal in

27. I have a huge appetite __________ spicy food.
a) for
b) with
c) in

28. The speaker took an approach __________ solving the problem.
a) to
b) with
c) in

29. Their behavior is __________ that of their parents.
a) akin to
b) akin with
c) akin in

30. The mountaineers had to acclimatize __________ the high altitude.
a) to
b) with
c) in

31. The solution seems __________ to him.
a) apparent to
b) apparent from
c) apparent with

32. The evidence is __________ his innocence.
a) apparent to
b) apparent from
c) apparent with

33. The company appointed her __________ the position of manager.
a) to
b) with
c) in

34. She applied __________ the scholarship.
a) to
b) for
c) in

35. This dress is not appropriate __________ the occasion.
a) to
b) for
c) in

36. I fully approve __________ their decision.
a) of
b) with
c) in

37. He has a natural aptitude __________ mathematics.
a) for
b) with
c) in

38. She is ashamed __________ her behavior.
a) of
b) with
c) in

39. He aspires __________ a successful career.
a) to
b) with
c) in

40. He gave his assent __________ the proposal.
a) to
b) with
c) in

41. She likes to associate __________ successful people.
a) with
b) in
c) to

42. She decided to dissociate herself __________ that group.
a) from
b) in
c) to

43. I can assure you __________ his loyalty.
a) of
b) with
c) in

44. I was astonished __________ the stunning view.
a) at
b) with
c) in

45. He tried to atone __________ his mistake.
a) for
b) with
c) in

46. She is emotionally attached __________ her family.
a) to
b) with
c) in

47. Please attend __________ the important meeting.
a) to
b) with
c) in

48. The scientist attributed the discovery __________ years of research.
a) to
b) with
c) in

49. The government has authority __________ the country.
a) over
b) on
c) in

50. She is an authority __________ the subject of astrophysics.
a) over
b) on
c) in

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Lesson Plan Presentation: Special Usage of Prepositions

Grade Level: Primary 3
Subject: English Grammar
Topic: Special Usage of Prepositions

Objective:

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify and correctly use prepositions in the special contexts provided.

Materials Needed:

– Whiteboard or blackboard
– Markers or chalk
– Visual aids (optional)
– Handouts with fill-in-the-blank questions (prepared in advance)

Lesson Duration: 45-60 minutes

Procedure:

Prepositional Phrase

1. Introduction (5 minutes):
– Greet the students and create a positive learning environment.
– Review the definition of prepositions and their general usage.
– Introduce the topic: “Today, we will learn about the special usage of prepositions in English grammar. These special contexts help us to use prepositions correctly in different situations.”

2. Engage (10 minutes):
– Display visual aids or write examples on the board to illustrate the special usage of prepositions.
– Discuss each example briefly and ask students to identify the correct preposition to fill in the blank.
– Encourage students to share their answers and explanations.

3. Present (15 minutes):
– Provide a handout with fill-in-the-blank questions that cover the special usage of prepositions discussed so far.
– Explain the instructions clearly, emphasizing that students should choose the correct preposition from the given options: a, b, or c.
– Allow students to work individually or in pairs to complete the exercise.
– Monitor their progress and provide assistance if needed.

4. Practice (15 minutes):
– Review the answers to the fill-in-the-blank questions as a class.
– Discuss each question and the reasons for choosing a particular preposition.
– Encourage students to ask questions and clarify any doubts they may have.

5. Apply (10 minutes):
– Divide the students into small groups.
– Provide a set of sentences with missing prepositions.
– In their groups, students should discuss and fill in the correct prepositions in the sentences.
– Ask each group to share their completed sentences with the class.

6. Conclusion (5 minutes):
– Summarize the main points covered in the lesson.
– Highlight the importance of using prepositions correctly in different contexts.
– Address any final questions or concerns from the students.

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Assessment:

– Monitor students’ participation and engagement during class discussions.
– Evaluate the accuracy of their answers in the fill-in-the-blank exercises.
– Assess their ability to apply the special usage of prepositions in the group activity.

Homework (optional):
– Assign a few sentences for students to complete with the appropriate prepositions. They can bring their completed work to the next class for review.

Note: It is essential to adapt the lesson plan and its duration to suit the specific needs and abilities of the students in your class. Additional activities, games, or worksheets can be included to provide further practice and reinforcement of the topic.

Weekly Assessment /Test

Certainly! Here are fifty fill-in-the-blank questions with options a, b, or c on the topic of special usage of prepositions: