Mastering the Time: Prepositions of Time in English
Prepositions of time are essential tools in English grammar that help us understand when something happens. They are like tiny time-keepers, helping us to locate events within the flow of time. In this lesson, we will explore the most commonly used prepositions of time, their meanings, and how they are used in sentences.
For rural Indian children, understanding these prepositions is crucial for comprehending and speaking English effectively. Learning about prepositions of time not only enhances their grammatical skills but also helps them understand the nuances of time expression in English. This will be especially helpful in navigating everyday conversations, reading materials, and even understanding the timetables of their daily routines.
By practicing with example sentences and engaging in interactive exercises, we will empower these young learners to confidently use prepositions of time and communicate their thoughts and ideas clearly in English.
Example Sentences:
1. I go to school in the morning. - मैं सुबह स्कूल जाता हूँ. - Main subah school jaata hoon.
2. We eat lunch at noon. - हम दोपहर में खाना खाते हैं. - Hum dopahar mein khaana khate hain.
3. She will visit her grandparents on Sunday. - वह रविवार को अपने दादा-दादी से मिलने जाएगी. - Vah ravivaar ko apne dada-dadi se milne jaayegi.
4. The train arrived at 6 pm. - ट्रेन शाम को 6 बजे पहुँची. - Train sham ko 6 baje pahunchi.
5. They finished their homework before dinner. - उन्होंने रात के खाने से पहले अपना होमवर्क खत्म कर लिया. - Unhone raat ke khane se pehle apna homework khatam kar liya.
6. The festival starts after Diwali. - त्यौहार दिवाली के बाद शुरू होता है. - Tyohar Diwali ke baad shuru hota hai.
7. He was born during the rainy season. - वह बरसात के मौसम में पैदा हुआ था. - Vah barsaat ke mausam mein paida hua tha.
8. We will celebrate our anniversary for a week. - हम एक हफ़्ते के लिए अपनी सालगिरह मनाएंगे. - Hum ek hafta ke liye apni saalgiri manayenge.
9. I have been living in this village since 2010. - मैं 2010 से इस गांव में रह रहा हूँ. - Main 2010 se is gaon mein rah raha hoon.
10. The movie will be released by next month. - फिल्म अगले महीने तक रिलीज़ हो जाएगी. - Film agle mahine tak release ho jaayegi.