Syllabus
MCQs Synonyms & Antonyms ( 20 Marks)
Precis Writing (20 marks)
Marks Alocation
5 marks for title selection
20 marks for precis writing
Reading Comprehension (20 marks)
Marks Alocation
5 marks of each question total of 4
Grammar and Vocabulary (20 marks)
Marks Alocation
5 marks of each question total of 7
(1) Correct usage of Tense
(2) Prepositions
(3) Punctuation
(4) Conjunctions
(5) Articles
(6) Phrasal Verbs
(7) Synonyms and Antonyms
Translation (10 marks)
Pairs of Words (10 marks)
Rules for Prapositon
In English grammar, prepositions are words that establish a relationship between
a noun (or pronoun) and other parts of a sentence. They usually indicate
relationships of place, time, direction, manner, cause, or possession. Here is a
comprehensive overview of the main rules and types of prepositions, along with
examples.
1. Prepositions of Time
Prepositions of time describe when something happens.
At: Used for specific times.
I will meet you at 5 PM.
On: Used for days and dates.
The meeting is on Monday.
I was born on January 1st.
In: Used for longer periods like months, years, seasons, or parts of the day.
She was born in April.
We are traveling in the summer.
I will return in 2025.
2. Prepositions of Place
Prepositions of place indicate where something is located.
At: Used for a specific point.
She is at the door.
We are traveling in the summer.
I will return in 2025.
2. Prepositions of Place
Prepositions of place indicate where something is located.
At: Used for a specific point.
She is at the door.
Meet me at the station.
On: Used for surfaces or to describe something being on top of something else.
The book is on the table.
The picture is on the wall.
In: Used for enclosed spaces or areas.
She is in the room.
The dog is in the garden.
Between: Used for two things.
The ball is between the shoes.
Among: Used for more than two things.
He was standing among his friends.
3. Prepositions of Direction or Movement
These prepositions indicate the direction in which something moves.
To: Expresses movement towards a place.
She is going to the store.
Into: Indicates movement from the outside to the inside of something.
The dog jumped into the pool.
Onto: Indicates movement toward a surface.
He climbed onto the roof.
Through: Indicates movement from one side to the other within an enclosed
space.
She walked through the tunnel.
Across: Indicates movement from one side to another, usually on a flat surface.
He swam across the river.
4. Prepositions of Manner
These prepositions describe how something happens.
By: Indicates the means or method.
He traveled by car.
The letter was sent by mail.
With: Indicates the instrument or tool used.
She wrote with a pen.
Like: Indicates similarity.
He sings like a professional.
He traveled by car.
The letter was sent by mail.
With: Indicates the instrument or tool used.
She wrote with a pen.
Like: Indicates similarity.
He sings like a professional.
As: Indicates a role or function.
She works as a teacher.
5. Prepositions of Cause, Reason, or Purpose
These prepositions show why something happens.
For: Indicates purpose or reason.
He went to the store for milk.
She apologized for being late.
Because of: Indicates the reason behind an action.
The game was canceled because of rain.
Due to: Similar to "because of," used more often in formal contexts.
The cancellation was due to rain.
6. Prepositions of Possession
These prepositions indicate ownership or possession.
Of: Used to show possession.
The cover of the book is torn.
This is the house of my friend.
7. Prepositions of Comparison
Prepositions used for comparing things.
