Transcript Caribbean University Ponce Campus Module on Prepositions

Interamerican University
Guayama Campus
Proyecto Titulo V Cooperativo
Improving Academic Outcomes Through a
Technology-Based Consortium Program for the Core Curriculum
Module on
Prepositions
In, On, At and From
DRA. JEAN RODRIGUEZ PAZO
Subject: Basic English
Area: Grammar
Objective
Through the study of this module on
the prepositions: at, on, in, and from,
the students will be able to:
recognize prepositions in context correctly.
identify relationship among other words in sentences
through the use of prepositions.
understand the uses of prepositions of time, place and
direction in different contexts.
identify prepositions in sentence structures correctly.
OVERVIEW
The students will understand the
purpose of prepositions in sentences
and determine their use effectively
through levels of critical thinking skills.

Focus questions:
What is a preposition?
When is a preposition used?
Which prepositions are most
commonly used?
When are the prepositions in,
on, at, and from used?
Framework
Time-Frame:

You may work at your own pace to complete this module.
Resources:

Rules, examples, grammatical frames.
Assessment:

Pre-test, and post-test.
Evaluation:

To master the module, you should obtain at least 72% in
your post-test.
Instructional Activities:

Skill-building activities
Creativity and Empowerment: links and exercises
INTRODUCTION
Dear students,
Welcome to the presentation of the Module on Prepositions. You
will learn when, why and how to use prepositions. Prepositions are
important to understand because they relate nouns or pronouns to
other elements of the sentences. We hope that will master the use of
prepositions by the end of this module.
First, you will take a pre-test to find out how much you know, or
need to know to be able to pass to the next levels. Before you
complete the Assessment Exercises, you must read carefully the rules
that will be presented to you in the explanatory notes. You will have
examples accompanying the explanations, which will guide you in the
use of prepositions. Then, you may proceed with the exercises.
Finally, you will answer the post-test found at the end of the
Assessment Exercises. You must reach a score of 72% or more to
pass the module. At the end of the module, you will find a list of
additional links which can help you with more practice and
reinforcement in the use and knowledge of prepositions.
PRE-TEST
Part I. Complete the following blank spaces using
in, on, at, or from.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
7.
8.
10.
I walk
school to my house everyday.
Ana came with her skates
the evening.
Bobby sells newspapers
Avenida Las Américas
everyday.
The girls received money
their dad today.
Dr. Rodriguez will be
the classroom
7:00 p.m.
Susa watches a series
television
week
ends.
I met Joe
a calypso party
last night.
It is a half hour distance
my hometown to Ciales.
When the children are
bed, I can listen to music
from my CD.
My son will go
a cruise
June.
PRE-TEST
Part II. Choose the correct answer for the following
exercises.
1.
Which does a
preposition come
before?
o
verb or adverb
o
noun or pronoun
o
conjunction
o
adjective
2.
Which is not
correct?
o
in Winter
o
on 5:00 o clock
o
at my house
o
on May 2
4.
Which is a
preposition?
o
some
o
at
o
class
o
things
5.
Which is a
preposition?
o
bed
o
pillow
o
sheet
o
from
3.
Which is not
a preposition?
o
at
o
has
o
on
o
in
PRE-TEST
Part III. Select the correct sentence in each frame.
1.
a)
b)
c)
d)
The
The
The
The
2.
a)
b)
c)
d)
My
My
My
My
3.
a)
b)
c)
d)
She
She
She
She
bus
bus
bus
bus
is
is
is
is
due
due
due
due
husband
husband
husband
husband
likes
likes
likes
likes
to
to
to
to
is
is
is
is
at 1:30 p.m.
on 1:30 p.m.
in 1:30 p.m.
from 1:30 p.m.
coming
coming
coming
coming
walk
walk
walk
walk
at Sunday.
in Sunday.
on Sunday.
from Sunday.
at the evening.
on the evening.
in the evening.
from the evening.
4.
a)
b)
c)
d)
We’re
We’re
We’re
We’re
having
having
having
having
5.
a)
b)
c)
d)
a
a
a
a
pajama
pajama
pajama
pajama
The
The
The
The
best
best
best
best
party
party
party
party
beer
beer
beer
beer
at the 25 th of July.
on the 25 th of July.
in the 25 th of July.
from the 25 th of July.
comes
comes
comes
comes
at Germany.
on Germany..
in Germany.
from Germany.
EXPLANATORY NOTES
As we mentioned before, using prepositions in English is not easy,
especially for second language learners. Memorization is the key.
Lots and lots of practice is required.
In the following explanatory notes and examples you will be
able to associate the principles in using prepositions.
Definitions:
A preposition is defined as a word which shows a
relationship in time, space, cause or manner between the
object of the preposition and another word in the sentence.
The object of the preposition may be a noun, a pronoun,
or other noun substitutes such as a gerund (ing form).
A preposition helps locate something in time and space,
modify a noun, or tell when or where or under what conditions
something happened.
There is one simple rule about prepositions:
A preposition cannot be followed by a verb. If you want to
follow a preposition by a verb, you must use a gerund (a verb
in a noun form by adding –ing form).
EXAMPLES
The delicious food is on the table.
p noun
EXAMPLES
She lives in Puerto Rico.
p proper noun
EXAMPLES
They get together is at your house.
p pronoun
EXAMPLES
I learned a lot in my first job.
p noun group
EXAMPLES
He is excellent at dancing.
p gerund
COMMON PREPOSITIONS
above
before
down
like
through
about
behind
during
near
under
across
below
except
of
until
after
beneath
for
off
up
against
between
in
since
with
among
but
inside
to
within
at
by
into
toward
In the following Module we will be emphasizing:
Prepositions
Basic Prepositions: Time
Meaning
Points of time,
specific time
With months, times
of the days, seasons
Reference to days,
month and day
weekends,
weekdays. (Specific)
Reference to the
beginning and
ending
Preposition
at
in
on
from
Example
The class will begin
at 7:00 a.m.
I have tea in the
morning.
My birthday is in
August.
I go window
shopping on
Saturdays.
My birthday is on
August 18.
The video runs from
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
o’clock.
Preposition of Time: At
I have a dental appointment with Dr. Báez at
three o’clock.
at
I like to stay in my apartment at night and relax.
Prepositions of time: on
My mother–in-law goes to the Marie Tailor gym
on Mondays and Wednesdays and practices spinning.
on
Americans celebrate the
Independence of
the United States
on the 4th of July,
but I celebrate my
Father’s birthday on
that day.
Prepositions of time: in
My brother’s birthday is in December.
Joan was born in 1951.
I watch films in the evening.
Prepositions of Time: from
Our courses are from 7:00 to
9:30 a.m.
I stay from Monday to Friday
at my mother’s house.
On Sunday I am staying home
from morning to night time.
Activity 1
Complete the blank by using the
prepositions in, on or at.
1. _____summer
2. _____the moment
3. ______Saturday
4. ______night
7. ______July 4th
5. ______1967
8. ______spring
6. _____20 minutes
10. ______Guayama, Puerto Rico
9. ______September
Activity 2
Complete the sentences using the correct
preposition of time in, on, or at.
1. Come here ______once.
2. I arrive_____ Rome _____ April 23rd.
3. I’ll meet you _____ noon Tuesday.
Other uses of In, An, On and
From
PREPOSITION
in
USE
EXAMPLE
Space as an area,
location.
I watch T.V. in the studio.
Transportation:
car, truck.
I went to Panama in an
airplane.
Land areas:
She lives in Ponce.
town,
Ponce is in Puerto Rico.
city, county, state.
People like to refresh in
Bodies of water
beaches during all year.
in
Today I have to travel in a
a “publico” because my car
broke down.
in
When I was a kid, I use
to put lightning bugs in
jars with my mother and
cousins.
Preposition
on
Use
Example
Space as a
surface,
location.
Put your feet on the ground.
That lamp goes on the ceiling.
Commercial
transportation:
bus, ship, train,
plane.
I went downtown on the
metro.
We traveled to Panama on an
airplane.
Communications
television, radio,
etc.
streets, avenues
(not specific
address).
They heard the incident on
the radio.
Her apartment is on Cedro
Street.
on
Please, put some salt and pepper
on my sirloin steak.
on
Should we travel on this plane? It looks
too small.
Preposition
Use
Example
Specific
address or
location
Our house is at 323 Third
Street.
Jesus is waiting for his sister at
church.
Destination
Meet me at the Art Museum.
Target/directi
on
The dog jumped at my face.
Look at Luis Felipe.
Groups
I’ll be sitting at the back of the
train.
Read your papers at the front of
the class.
at
at
I like to look at the
snowflakes as they
fall. I love winter!
at
They were waiting for Mrs. Folch at
the new airport.
Use
Preposition
from
Examples
Location
She is looking from the top of
the skyscraper.
Group/people
Lily received a gift from her
lover.
Destination
The tourists came from Spain.
I like traveling from town to
town.
from
My sister received a
bunch of balloons
from a secret
admirer on Saint
Valentine’s Day!
from
The chef tossed the
pizza from side to
side.
Activity 3
Select the correct answer to complete each sentence
1.
I was born ____ Lares.
a. on
b. in
c. at
d. from
3.
4.
2.
My family used to live____
622 Villa Street.
a. in
b. on
c. at
d. from
I had more relatives living
_____the same street.
a. in
b. on
c. at
d. from
I would like to travel _____
Oregon to Australia.
a. in
b. on
c. at
d. from
5.
The students______ my
school travel on a “publico”.
a. in
b. on
c. at
d. from
POST-TEST
Part I. Write the missing preposition. Use
in, on, and at.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
_______O’ Conner Street.
_______Three King’s Eve.
_______night.
_______413 Peterson.
_______Puerto Rico.
POST-TEST
Part II. Complete the following sentences with
the prepositions in, on, at, and from.
1. It can get extremely hot here______ _ summer.
2. Sheila spent the evening_______the pool.
3. The couple danced_______dusk to dawn.
4. The boys are practicing basketball ______the field.
5. We arrived______the house______3:30 p.m.
6. The cows are grazing______the pasture.
7. The chiken’s eggs are______the nest.
8. The girls danced_______the party.
9. I’m staying ______Luquillo _______Friday to Sunday.
10. Leave the money_______the table.
POST-TEST
Part III. Answer the following questions by
selecting the appropriate phrase.
1. Which one is incorrect?
a. in the movies
b. at the mall
c. on the roof
d. from my desk
2. Which one is incorrect?
a. in Manhattan
b. at Marín Street
c. on Ohio City
d. from Tennessee
3. Which one is incorrect?
a. on the soccer field
b. on the valley
c. on the pasture
d. on the barn
4. Which one is incorrect?
a. on Monday
b. at Monday
c. in 1970
d. from Monday to Tuesday
POST-TEST
Part IV. Choose the correct statement.
1.
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
a.
b.
c.
d.
The
The
The
The
fan
fan
fan
fan
is
is
is
is
on the ceiling.
in the ceiling.
at the ceiling.
from the ceiling.
The people are in the train.
The people are on the train.
The people are at the train.
The people are from the train.
3.
a.
b.
c.
d.
I
I
I
I
arrived
arrived
arrived
arrived
4.
a.
b.
c.
d.
I
I
I
I
like
like
like
like
to
to
to
to
on 9:30 p.m.
at 9:30 p.m.
in 9:30 p.m.
from 9:30 p.m.
shop
shop
shop
shop
at weekends.
on weekends.
in weekends.
from weekends.
Challenge
You may want to do this additional exercise
to really know if you master the skill.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
I’ll be able to leave ________ ten minutes.
I’ll meet you ________ noon ________ Tuesday.
I will be back to the United States _______ fall.
She is _____ Ponce, Puerto Rico.
They came _____ skates.
PRE- TEST
Show the Answers: Remember that you must score 72%,
or 18 items correct. If you do not score 72%, please go
back, review and do the tests and activities again.
Part I
Part II
Part III
1.
from
•
noun or pronoun
•
The train is due at 12:0 p.m.
2.
in
•
on 5:00 o’clock
•
My brother is coming on Monday.
3.
at
•
has
•
She likes to jog in the morning.
4.
from
•
at
•
We’re having a party on the 4th of July.
5.
in, at
•
from
•
The best cheese comes from Poland.
6.
at, on
ACTIVITIES
Show the Answers: Remember that you must score 72%, or 18 items
correct. If you do not score 72%, please go back, review and do
the tests and activities again.
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
1.
in
•
at
•
in
2.
at
•
at, on
•
at
3.
on
•
in
•
on
4.
at
•
at, on
•
from
5.
in
•
in
•
in
6.
in
•
in
•
in
7.
on
•
from
8.
in
•
at
9.
in
•
at
10.
in
•
in
POST- TEST
Show the Answers: Remember that you must score 72%,
or 18 items correct. If you do not score 72%, please go
back, review and do the tests and activities again.
Part I
Part II
Part III
Part IV
1.
on
•
in
•
in the movies
•
The fan is on the ceiling.
2.
on
•
at
•
at Marin Street
•
The people are on the plane.
3.
at
•
from
•
on the soccer field
•
I arrived at 10:30 p.m.
4.
at
•
at, at
•
at Monday
•
I like to party on weekends.
5.
in
•
on
•
in
•
in
•
at
•
at, from
•
on
Challenge
Show the Answers: Remember that you must score 72%,
or 18 items correct. If you do not score 72%, please go
back, review and do the tests and activities again.
1. in
2. in
3. in
4. in
5. on
CREATIVE AND EMPOWERMENT SECTION
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