The document discusses prepositions of place and direction in English. It explains the uses of common prepositions of place like "in", "at", and "on" with spaces, bodies of water, surfaces, etc. Prepositions of direction like "to", "onto", and "into" are also defined regarding movement. The presentation aims to help English learners understand and properly use these essential prepositions.

1. Prepositions of place and direction 3/5/2010 --------Eileen 1

2. Introduction The aim of the presentation Prepositions of place- in / at / on Prepositions of direction-to Prepositions of direction -on (to)/in (to) Conclusion 3/5/2010 --------Eileen 2

3. prepositions of place- in / at / on There are many words and phrases to express place in English, especially prepositions of place, for example ‘in , at, on, beside ‘and so on. We use ‘in/at/on’ usually. 3/5/2010 --------Eileen 3

4. prepositions of place- in Use 'in' with spaces: For example: in a room , in a building , in a garden , in a park Sentence : there is a beautiful lake in the park. 3/5/2010 --------Eileen 4

5. Prepositions of place- in Use 'in' with bodies of water: For example: in the water, in the sea , in a river Sentence: the diamond was thrown in the sea. 3/5/2010 --------Eileen 5

6. Prepositions of place- in Use 'in' with lines: For example: in a row , in a line, in a queue Sentence: they are waiting in a line. 3/5/2010 --------Eileen 6

7. Prepositions of place- at Use 'at' with places: For example: at the bus-stop, at the door, at the cinema, at the end of the street Sentence : you will see a big cinema at the end of the street. 3/5/2010 --------Eileen 7

8. Prepositions of place- at Use 'at' with places on a page: For example: at the top of the page, at the bottom of the page Sentence: please write your title and name at the top of the page. 3/5/2010 --------Eileen 8

9. Prepositions of place- at Use 'at' in groups of people: For example: at the back of the class, at the front of the class Sentence: They always chat at the back of the class. 3/5/2010 --------Eileen 9

10. Prepositions of place- on Use 'on' with surfaces: For example : on the ceiling , on the wall, on the floor, on the table Sentence: a cup of water is put on the table. 3/5/2010 --------Eileen 10

11. Prepositions of place- on Use 'on' with small islands: For example: he has stayed on Maui for a long time. 3/5/2010 --------Eileen 11

12. In / at / on the cornerIn / at / on the front In / at / on the corner For example: We say 'in the corner of a room', but 'at the corner (or 'on the corner') of a street‘ 3/5/2010 --------Eileen 12

13. In / at / on the cornerIn / at / on the front In / at / on the front For example: We say 'in the front / in the back' of a car We say 'at the front / at the back' of buildings / groups of people We say 'on the front / on the back' of a piece of paper 3/5/2010 --------Eileen 13

14. Prepositions of Direction: To, Onto, Into 1. The basic preposition of a direction is "to.“ To : signifies orientation toward a goal For example: Every morning, my sister go to school lonely. 3/5/2010 --------Eileen 14

15. Prepositions of Direction: To When the goal is physical, such as a destination, "to" implies movement in the direction of the goal. For example: He turned to the girl quickly. 3/5/2010 --------Eileen 15

16. Prepositions of Direction: Onto onto: signifies movement toward a surface For example: The baby threw the pot onto the floor. 3/5/2010 --------Eileen 16

17. Prepositions of Direction: Into into: signifies movement toward the interior of a volume For example: The patient went into the doctor's office. 3/5/2010 --------Eileen 17

18. Conclusion Preposition is vital in English learning, meanwhile , prepositions of place and direction often are used in our life. Asa English learner , we should understand and know how to use them clearly, I hope this presentation is useful . 3/5/2010 --------Eileen 18

19. reference English as 2nd language(2010)Preposition Use - in / at / on - prepositions of place [on line], available at :http://esl.about.com/library/grammar/blgr_prep1.htm[accessed 19 Feb. 2010] English resource site(2007) Prepositions of Direction: To, On (to), In (to) [on line], available at: http://www. teslcafe.com/prepositions-direction [accessed 19 Feb. 2010] 3/5/2010 --------Eileen 19

20. Thank you very much! 3/5/2010 --------Eileen 20