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Let’s study grammar
Read these sentences.
Sukhram Lodhi sat leaning against a rock. (indicates place)
When he played the flute, they followed him over his father’s fields and hills
beyond. (indicates movement)
In the morning, the horses were hitched to the wagon. (indicates time)
The highlighted words in these sentences are called prepositions.
A preposition is a word that shows the position of things and people in relation to
someone, something or some place. They indicate a relationship between a noun or a
pronoun and some other word in the rest of the sentence. They usually describe the
time when something happens.
Some common prepositions are—in, on, of, across, off, through, before, behind,
near, over, beside, inside, outside, with, to, into, under, except, between, till,
until.
Read how Sukhram led the way up the mountain. Prepositions have been omitted
from the passage. Rewrite the passage with the omitted words. Underline your
answer.
Blind Sukhram Lodhi led Tantia Tope the hill with remarkable skill. His blindness,
Sukhram had an extraordinary sense direction and familiarity the terrain. As they
moved the dense forest, he guided Tantia Tope confidence, using his knowledge
every rock and tree. Sukhram’s keen senses picked up subtle sounds and changes the
environment, ensuring they avoided any hidden dangers. Each step, he provided precise
instructions, ensuring their safe passage. The steep, winding paths, Sukhram’s leadership
and unwavering determination shone, making the journey possible and showcasing his
exceptional capabilities his blindness. By the time they reached the peak, both men were
exhausted but triumphant. Sukhram’s guidance had not only ensured their safety but also
strengthened the trust the two. For Sukhram, the moment was one of triumph not just
the mountain, but his blindness as well.
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