Prepositions of Place | Kata Depan Tempat | Belajar Bahasa Inggris

Summary

This video provides a comprehensive overview of English prepositions of place, explaining their meanings and usage. It covers common prepositions like 'above' and 'on,' 'under' and 'below,' 'in' and 'at,' as well as 'beside,' 'next to,' 'between,' 'among,' 'in front of,' and 'behind.' Each preposition is illustrated with clear examples to clarify distinctions in their application. The tutorial is designed to help viewers understand how to accurately describe the location of objects in relation to one another, making it a valuable resource for English language learners.

Takeaways

• 😀 Prepositions of place indicate the location of objects or people.
• 😀 'Above' (about) describes something that is on top of another without touching, e.g., 'The lamp is above the table.'
• 😀 'On' is used when two surfaces touch, e.g., 'The book is on the table.'
• 😀 'Under' describes something covered by another object, e.g., 'Your phone is under the pillow.'
• 😀 'Below' indicates a lower position relative to another object, e.g., 'The cat is below the bird.'
• 😀 'In' signifies something inside a closed object, e.g., 'The ball is in the box.'
• 😀 'At' is used for specific locations, e.g., 'I’m sitting at the bus stop.'
• 😀 'Beside' and 'next to' both mean adjacent to something, e.g., 'The TV is beside the cupboard.'
• 😀 'Between' refers to the position among two objects, while 'among' indicates being in a group of many, e.g., 'The fridge is between the washing machine and the cupboard.'
• 😀 'In front of' indicates the position ahead of another object, while 'behind' refers to a position at the back.

Q & A

What are prepositions of place?

Prepositions of place are words used to indicate the location of something or someone.

What is the difference between 'above' and 'on'?

'Above' indicates something is over another object without touching it, while 'on' means it is directly touching the surface of the object.

Can you give an example using 'above'?

An example is 'The lamp is above the table,' which means there is space between the lamp and the table.

What is the distinction between 'under' and 'below'?

'Under' describes something covered by another object, while 'below' indicates a position that is lower than another object.

How is 'in' different from 'at'?

'In' is used to indicate something inside a closed object, while 'at' is used for specific locations.

What does 'beside' mean?

'Beside' means next to something, whether it’s on the left or right side.

How do 'between' and 'among' differ?

'Between' refers to something situated in the middle of two objects, while 'among' is used when referring to something surrounded by many objects.

What is the usage of 'in front of'?

'In front of' indicates that something is positioned directly before another object.

What does 'behind' signify in a sentence?

'Behind' indicates that something is located at the back of another object.

How can you describe the position of a cat in relation to a mouse?

You could say 'The cat is among the mice' if there are several mice around, or 'The cat is between two mice' if there are just two.