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Prepositions

Lots of prepositions have lots of different meanings. We will look at these prepositions with verb 'be'. 

Vocabulary

Verb 'be'

At

At the cinema.png

I am at the cinema.

At the cinema 2.png

I am at the cinema.

By

At the cinema.png
At the cinema 2.png

I am by the cinema.

What's the difference between 'at' and 'by'?
At diagram.png

At

By diagram.png

By

Practice
Image by Alessandro Pacilio

They are at the park.

They are by the park.

Buying a House

They are at the house.

They are by the house.

Couple on Beach

They are at the beach.

They are by the beach.

Answer

Yes

Answer

No

After School

They are at the school.

They are by the beach.

Answer

 Yes

Answer

Yes

In

In.jpg
At the cinema 2.png

I am in the cinema.

Next to

Next to.png
Next to 2.png

I am next to the cinema.

At the cinema 2.png

In front of

At the cinema 2.png
Next to.png
Next to 2.png

I am in front of the cinema.

Practice
Woman in Wheelchair Drinking Coffee

She is in her flat.

She is by her flat.

Family Car

The car is next to the house.

The car is in front of the house.

Family Car
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