preposition

use of preposition

in / on / at / towards / into /	among / between / before / after / around /	across / opposite / beside / inside / outside / next to
above / over / under / below / across / against / along	of / to / for / by / from / till / until	before / after / behind / in front of /

Of Used for belonging to, relating to, or connected with: The secret of this game is that you can’t ever win. The highlight of the show is at the end. The first page of the book describes the author’s profile. Don’t touch it. That’s the bag of my friend’s sister. I always dreamed of being rich and famous. Used to indicate reference: I got married in the month of April. This is a picture of my family. I got a discount of 10 percent on the purchase. Used to indicate an amount or number: I drank three cups of milk. A large number of people gathered to protest. I had only four hours of sleep during the last two days. He got a perfect score of 5 on his writing assignment. To Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward, or the direction of something: I am hiding to the entrance of the building. The package was delivered to Mr. Nadeem yesterday. All of us went to the movie theater. Please send it back to me. Used to indicate a limit or an ending point: The snow was piled up to the roof. The stock prices rose up to 100 dollars. Used to indicate relationship: This letter is very important to your admission. My answer to your question is in this envelop. Do not respond to every little thing in your life. Used to indicate a time or a period: I work nine to six, Monday to Friday. It is now 10 to five. (In other words, it is 4:50.) For Used to indicate the use of something: This place is for exhibitions and shows. I baked a cake for your birthday. I put a note on the door for privacy. She has been studying hard for the final exam. Used to mean because of: I am so happy for you. We feel deeply sorry for your loss. For this reason, I’ve decided to quit this job. Used to indicate time or duration: He’s been famous for many decades. I attended the university for one year only. This is all I have for today. Above is used when there is no movement Ex _ There is a painting above the sofa        The fan is above the head           Over  is use when there is movement Ex _ The plane flew over the building.        The dog jumped over him Under To talk about something being covered by something else. Ex _ The cat was sleeping under the blanket.        I felt he was hiding something under his jacket.        The whole village was under water. Below  Below is mainly used in cases where an object is not directly under another.below is also used in measurement where we think of a vertical scale. Ex _ We could find something below the surface of water.        Million of people still live below the poverty line.        This part of the country is below sea level. Below can not be used in these expression. Ex _ You are under arrest.        The bridge is still under construction.        Her actions have always been under constant media coverage. Along _  Along can be used as a preposition and an adverb. when used as a preposition, it is followed by a noun. Ex _ The boys walked along the corridor.        You can bring your kids along. Along is used to talk about movement on or beside a line. Ex _ She walked along the footpath.        I saw a dark figure moving along the road. Along can also show a position on a line Ex _ There are quite a few shops along the street.         There was a thick line of trees along the river bank. Inside / outside / off  When inside, outside, and off are used prepositionally, the preposition off is unnecessary and can therefore be removed. Ex _ Inside government buildings, smoking is prohibited.        please wait outside of the office doors; the interviewer will call you              When the actress stepped off the stage, she was fainted. After / Before Main uses of before (earlier than) and after(later than) As a preposition   Ex _ We take rest after the lunch.        They sit together before dinner.        After thanking them I left .        Before going to USA, you should learn spoken English.        you should not buy that expensive car. After all, you don't have much money. As conjunction Ex _ After he told me the story, he left my house.        Before we start dinner I would like to say something.  Between / Among  between is usually used in situations where one thing stuck in the middle of two other things. Ex _ Let's try and keep this secret about the broken window between me and you.        Make sure that you choose between chicken and fish before the wedding. Among is generally used when something is a member of a group or a part of something bigger.

Ex _ When you look out among the crowd, you can't really tell what's going on.
       You won't find so much contention among college elections

Till / Until 

These two words mean exactly the same , they can be used both as the preposition and conjunction. Till is more common in an informal style Note that in american English, a common seen informal spelling of till is til.

Ex _ I waited until 6 O'clock and then I went to home.

       I waited till 6 O'clock and then I went to home.

       I will wait till / until I hear from you.

After until we use present tenses to talk about the future.

Ex _ I will wait until she comes. (not I will wait until she will come.)