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Prepositions
Prepositions show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. Preposições mostram a relação entre um substantivo ou pronome e outra palavra na frase.
Overview
Prepositions often answer the questions: Where? When? How?in, on, at, to, from, with, by, aboutThe keys are on the table. As chaves estão sobre a mesa.We will meet at 5 p.m. Nós vamos nos encontrar às 5 horas.
Prepositions of Time
We use in / on / at for time expressions. Usamos in / on / at para expressões de tempo.in → months, years, long periods (in June, in 2025)on → days and dates (on Monday, on July 5th)at → exact times (at 7 a.m., at night)My birthday is in May. Meu aniversário é em maio.We have class on Friday. Nós temos aula na sexta-feira.The movie starts at 8 p.m. O filme começa às 8 da noite.
Prepositions of Place
Common prepositions of place: in / on / at / under / next to / betweenThe cat is under the table. O gato está debaixo da mesa.She is sitting next to me. Ela está sentada ao meu lado.The bank is between the school and the supermarket. O banco fica entre a escola e o supermercado.
Prepositions of Movement
Prepositions of movement show direction. Mostram direção.to, into, out of, through, acrossShe walked into the room. Ela entrou na sala.They ran across the street. Eles atravessaram a rua correndo.
Common Prepositional Phrases
Common phrases: in front of, at home, on time, by accident, in charge ofPlease be on time. Por favor, seja pontual.He broke the glass by accident. Ele quebrou o copo sem querer.She is in charge of the project. Ela está responsável pelo projeto.
Exercises
1. We will meet ___ Monday.
2. The keys are ___ the table.
3. She arrived ___ 7 p.m.
4. The cat is ___ the chair and the sofa.
5. He walked ___ the door.
6. My birthday is ___ June.
7. She sits ___ me in class.
8. They ran ___ the street.
9. He did it ___ accident.
10. She is ___ charge of the team.