RBSE Solutions Class 5 English Grammar Preposition

1. On ke Prayog (Arth 'Par')

(i) 'Sthir avastha mein ek vastu ke upar dusri ho aur chhuti hui' ho ke purv. (Used when one object is stationary and resting on top of another.)
The books are on the table.

(ii) Kisi sthan ke samip' se purv. (Used before a place that is nearby.)
My house is on the main road.

(iii) Yatra ke sarvajanik sadhan mein yatra karte samay usse purv. (Used before public transport when traveling.)
I am on the train to Jaipur. (gati ki sthiti - state of motion)
I am in the train. [Train sthir hai (khadi hai), chal nahi rahi hai - The train is stationary (standing), not moving.]

(iv) 'Sadhan' (means) batane ke liye (kis upkaran se karya ho raha hai). (Used to describe a means, or which tool is being used.)
She is playing music on the guitar.
She spoke to me on the mobile.

(v) Karan (cause) batane ke liye. (Used to describe a reason or cause.)
The driver stopped the car on my request.

(vi) 'Disha' (direction) batane ke liye. (Used to describe a direction.)
She turned on the left.
The teacher has focussed on correct English.

2. In ke Prayog (Arth 'Mein')

(i) 'Sthan' ke liye (within an area). (Used for a place, meaning 'within an area'.)
He lives in Ajmer.
They are working in the fields.

(ii) Vyavsay darshane ke liye (profession/occupation). (Used to show a profession or occupation.)
She is in army / politics / business.

(iii) Sthiti / Dasha (viram ki) batane ke liye (State / Condition) (Static). (Used to describe a state or condition that is static.)
He is in the hall.
Everything is in disorder.

(iv) Madhyam (medium) batane ke liye. (Used to describe a medium.)
I write in ink.
I can speak in English.

(v) Parivahan ka sadhan batane ke liye (means of travel/transport). (Used to describe a means of travel or transport.)
I go in a car.
We went in two buses.

(vi) 'Bhaag' (part of something). (Used for 'part of something'.)
There are five players in a Tennis team.

(vii) Sandarbh (reference). (Used for reference.)
He is weak in mathematics.
India is rich in manpower.

(viii) Samay (time-during a period of time) (week, month, year, season). (Used for time, describing a period like week, month, year, or season.)
He came back in the afternoon.
I'll come back in a month.

3. Under ke Prayog (Arth 'Neeche')

(i) Kisi vastu ke neeche (below something indicating place or position). (Used for 'below something' indicating place or position.)
There is a book under the table.

(ii) Ek vishesh umra ke neeche (below a specified age). (Used for 'below a specified age'.)
Entry is not for those under eighteen.

(iv) Sthiti / Dasha ke liye (state of something or someone). (Used for the state or condition of something or someone.)
The road is under construction.

(v) Ke anusar (according to). (Used to mean 'according to'.)
Under the rules, you can apply for it.

4. Over ke Prayog (Arth 'Ke Upar')

(i) Sthiti (position exactly higher than the other but not in contact). (Used for a position that is exactly higher than another, but not touching.)
The fan is over the bed.

(ii) Sthiti (position in contact with and covering something/someone). (Used for a position that is in contact with and covering something or someone.)
There is a carpet over the floor.

(iii) Pratyek jagah (in every part of something). (Used to mean 'in every part of something'.)
There is dirt all over the table.

(iv) Karan (cause). (Used to describe a cause.)
Brothers quarrel over property.

(v) Se adhik (more than). (Used to mean 'more than'.)
This class has over 60 students.

5. Through ke Prayog (Arth 'Aar-Par', 'Ke Madhyam Se', 'Shuru Se Akhir Tak')

(i) Ek taraf se dusri taraf (from one side to the other). (Used for 'from one side to the other'.)
The thief got in through the window.

(ii) Ek gatividhi ke aarambh se ant tak (from beginning to the end of an activity). (Used for an activity from its beginning to its end.)
Children can't sit through the function.

6. "Between" ke Prayog (Arth 'Ke Beech Mein')

Iska prayog two persons or things (do vyaktiyon ya vastuo ke liye hota hai). (It is used for two persons or things.)
Naresh is sitting between Neeraj and Jagdish.
Divide these mangoes between you and me.

7. In Front Of ke Prayog (Arth 'Ke Samne')

(i) 'in front of' ka prayog samanyatah 'ke samne' ke arth mein vastu ke liye prayukt hota hai. (Generally, 'in front of' is used for an object in the sense of 'facing'.)
There is a tree in front of my school.
There was a well in front of her house.

(ii) 'in front of' ka prayog is prakar se bhi hota hai. (Also, 'in front of' can be used in this way.)
Alka is standing in front of Priya in the queue.

8. (a) 'Round' ka Prayog (Arth 'Charon Or')

Iska prayog 'charon or' ke arth mein vruttakar path tatha vakrakar path ke liye hota hai. (It is used in the sense of 'around' for a circular path and a curved path.)
The earth moves round the sun. We were sitting round the dinning table.

(b) 'Around' ke Prayog

(i) 'around' ka prayog 'bahar se charon or', 'yahan-vahan', 'bahut sthano mein' tatha 'ke vibhinn bhagon mein' ke arth mein hota hai. (Around is used in the sense of 'all around outside', 'here and there', 'in many places', and 'in different parts'.)
They were sitting around the school.

(ii) 'around' ka prayog 'lagbhag' ke arth mein hota hai. (Around is also used in the sense of 'approximately'.)
There are around six teachers in this school.

9. 'Behind' ka Prayog (Arth 'Ke Peeche')

Iska prayog gatiheen sthiti ko darshane ke liye 'ke peeche' ke arth mein hota hai. (It is used to indicate a static position, meaning 'at the back of'.)
Dinesh is lying behind a bush.
There is a temple behind my school.

10. 'Next To' ka Prayog (Arth 'Se Agla')

Iska prayog 'se agle/agla' ke arth mein hota hai. (It is used in the sense of 'next to' or 'adjacent to'.)
My house is next to yours.

Exercise 2

Choose the correct preposition

Question 1. Some of them were running on the track _______ the park.
(over, around, between)
Answer: Some of them were running around the track in the park. This shows movement within a general area.
In simple words: They were running on the path that goes around the park.

🎯 Exam Tip: "Around" implies movement in a circular or general area, while "on" suggests being directly on the surface.

Question 2. Mooshakraj requested Gajraj to take his herd _______ another.
(through, in, under)
Answer: Mooshakraj requested Gajraj to take his herd through another. This means passing from one side to the other.
In simple words: Mooshakraj asked Gajraj to guide his group of elephants to pass from one point to another.

🎯 Exam Tip: "Through" suggests movement from one side to the other, often within an enclosed space or group.

Question 3. Manjeet threw the bits of the paper _______ the dustbin.
(on, around, in)
Answer: Manjeet threw the bits of the paper in the dustbin. "In" is used for placing something inside an enclosed space.
In simple words: Manjeet put the paper pieces inside the dustbin.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use "in" when an object is placed inside something, and "on" when it is placed on a surface.

Question 4. Dussehra occurs _______ the tenth day of 'Ashwin month' 'Shukla Paksha'.
(in, on, next to)
Answer: Dussehra occurs on the tenth day of 'Ashwin month' 'Shukla Paksha'. We use "on" for specific dates or days.
In simple words: Dussehra always happens on the tenth day of the bright half of Ashwin month.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember to use "on" for specific dates and days, but "in" for months or years.

Question 5. Dussehra is a symbol of victory of good _______ evil.
(over, behind, between)
Answer: Dussehra is a symbol of victory of good over evil. This phrase expresses triumph or superiority.
In simple words: Dussehra means good wins against bad.

🎯 Exam Tip: The idiom "victory over" is a common phrase to indicate winning against an opposing force.

Question 6. Many homes of the rats were destroyed _______ their big feet.
(over, in, under)
Answer: Many homes of the rats were destroyed under their big feet. This shows that the feet were directly above and causing the destruction.
In simple words: The rats' homes were crushed by their big feet stepping on them.

🎯 Exam Tip: "Under" often suggests being covered, beneath, or subjected to the weight/influence of something.

Question 7. Rohit's house is _______ the school.
(through, between, next to)
Answer: Rohit's house is next to the school. "Next to" means beside or adjacent to.
In simple words: Rohit's house is right beside the school.

🎯 Exam Tip: "Next to" indicates immediate proximity, while "between" implies being in the middle of two things.

Question 8. Mr. Roshanlal is sitting _______ Shivam and Nintin.
(around, between, on)
Answer: Mr. Roshanlal is sitting between Shivam and Nintin. "Between" is used for two distinct items or people.
In simple words: Mr. Roshanlal is in the middle of Shivam and Nintin.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use "between" for two people or things, and "among" for three or more.

Question 9. Rohit is hiding _______ a big banyan tree.
(at, behind, through)
Answer: Rohit is hiding behind a big banyan tree. "Behind" indicates a position at the back of something.
In simple words: Rohit is hiding at the back of a large banyan tree.

🎯 Exam Tip: "Behind" clearly shows concealment or location at the rear of an object.

Question 10. Mooshakraj stands _______ Gajraj.
(in front of, in, over)
Answer: Mooshakraj stands in front of Gajraj. "In front of" means positioned directly ahead.
In simple words: Mooshakraj is standing right before Gajraj.

🎯 Exam Tip: "In front of" indicates a forward position compared to another object or person.

Question 11. He parked himself _______ a tree.
(over, under, through)
Answer: He parked himself under a tree. "Under" suggests being beneath something.
In simple words: He stopped and sat down below the tree.

🎯 Exam Tip: "Under" is commonly used for a position directly below something, often for shelter or shade.

Question 12. He climbed _______ the wall.
(in, under, over)
Answer: He climbed over the wall. "Over" implies movement from one side to another, passing above something.
In simple words: He moved from one side of the wall to the other by going up and across it.

🎯 Exam Tip: "Over" indicates movement across a barrier or surface from a higher point.

Question 13. The lamp was _______ the table.
(through, over, on)
Answer: The lamp was on the table. "On" is used when something is resting on a surface.
In simple words: The lamp was sitting on the surface of the table.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use "on" for objects placed directly on a horizontal surface.

Question 14. We take exams _______ April.
(in, on, through)
Answer: We take exams in April. "In" is used for months or seasons.
In simple words: Our tests happen during the month of April.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use "in" for larger periods like months, seasons, or years, and "on" for specific days or dates.

Question 15. Your case is _______ consideration.
(on, in, under)
Answer: Your case is under consideration. "Under consideration" is a common idiom meaning it is being reviewed.
In simple words: Your matter is currently being thought about and discussed.

🎯 Exam Tip: "Under consideration" is a fixed phrase, meaning a decision is being made.

Question 16. Children are playing _______ the field.
(in/on)
Answer: Children are playing in the field. "In" is used for an enclosed area like a field.
In simple words: The children are having fun inside the boundaries of the field.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use "in" for playing within a larger area like a field or park, and "on" for a specific surface like a playground equipment.

Question 17. One day a monkey jumped _______ the tree and broke its branches.
(upon/over)
Answer: One day a monkey jumped upon the tree and broke its branches. "Upon" means moving onto something from above, often with force.
In simple words: A monkey leaped onto the tree and damaged its branches.

🎯 Exam Tip: "Upon" can be used similarly to "on," but often implies a more sudden or forceful arrival.

Exercise 3

Question 1. Where would you like to go _______ summer?
(a) on
(b) in
(c) between
(d) over
Answer: (b) in
In simple words: We use "in" when talking about seasons.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember to use 'in' for seasons (in summer, in winter) and months (in July, in August).

Question 2. I found the bird sitting _______ the railing.
(a) in
(b) on
(c) through
(d) over
Answer: (b) on
In simple words: The bird was resting directly on top of the railing.

🎯 Exam Tip: "On" is used when something is placed directly on a surface.

Question 3. They were carrying sacks _______ their shoulders.
(a) in
(b) behind
(c) around
(d) on
Answer: (d) on
In simple words: The sacks were being carried directly on their shoulders.

🎯 Exam Tip: "On" is correct for items resting directly on a body part, like "on their shoulders" or "on their head."

Question 4. Krita saw four men hurrying _______ the street outside.
(a) in
(b) on
(c) under
(d) over
Answer: (a) in
In simple words: Krita saw the men rushing within the street area.

🎯 Exam Tip: When referring to movement within the general area of a street, "in the street" is often used, especially when describing activity within its confines.

Question 5. The capseller was sleeping _______ a tree.
(a) in
(b) over
(c) between
(d) under
Answer: (d) under
In simple words: The capseller was sleeping beneath the tree, likely for shade.

🎯 Exam Tip: "Under" is appropriate for something positioned beneath another object, especially when seeking shade or cover.

Question 6. We should put the book _______ eyes.
(a) in front of
(b) in
Answer: (a) in front of
In simple words: We should place the book where we can see it clearly, not covering our eyes.

🎯 Exam Tip: "In front of" indicates a position directly ahead or visible to someone, distinguishing it from being "in" or "on" something.

Question 8. The boy resolved at once to live like a lion all _______ his life.
(a) through
(b) on
(c) between
(d) over
Answer: (a) through
In simple words: The boy decided he would live boldly for his whole life, from beginning to end.

🎯 Exam Tip: "Through" when used with a period of time means for the entire duration of that period.

Question 9. I can make sweets _______ Sunday.
(a) in
(b) on
(c) over
(d) between
Answer: (b) on
In simple words: You use "on" for specific days of the week.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always use "on" for specific days (e.g., on Monday, on Tuesday, on Sunday).

Question 10. He took one bite of the chapati_______ his plate.
(a) over
(b) through
(c) on
(d) under
Answer: (c) on
In simple words: He took one bite of the chapati from where it was placed on his plate.

🎯 Exam Tip: "On" is typically used when something is resting on a surface, like food on a plate.

Question 11. He sold peanuts that he roasted _______ a little clay stove.
(a) on
(b) in
(c) behind
(d) next to
Answer: (a) on
In simple words: He cooked peanuts using the top surface of a small clay stove.

🎯 Exam Tip: "On" is used when something is cooked or heated on a surface, such as "on a stove" or "on a pan."

Question 12. Keep all your savings _______ a bank.
(a) on
(b) under
(c) through
(d) in
Answer: (d) in
In simple words: Keep all your money inside a bank for safekeeping.

🎯 Exam Tip: "In" is used for placing things inside a container or an enclosed space, like a bank or a box.