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Sometimes verbs and adjectives can be followed by different prepositions, giving the phrase different meanings. Some verbs and adjectives are followed by a certain preposition. Walk toward the garage and then turn left.We will stop at many attractions along the way.The post office is across the street from the grocery store."beneath," "beside," "between," "from," "in front of," "inside," "near," "off," "out of," "through," "toward," "under," and "within." To refer to a spatial relationship, use the prepositions "above," "across," "against," "ahead of," "along," "among," "around," "behind," "below," To refer to a location, use the prepositions "in" (an area or volume), "at" (a point), and "on" (a surface). There is a purple flower among the weeds.The gas station is by the grocery store.To refer to an object close to a point, use the prepositions "by," "near," "next to," "between," "among," and "opposite." The squirrel hid the nuts under a pile of leaves.The plates were on the shelf above the cups.To refer to an object higher than a point, use the prepositions "over" and "above." To refer to an object lower than a point, use the prepositions "below," "beneath," "under," and "underneath." To refer to a place, use the prepositions "in" (the point itself), "at" (the general vicinity), "on" (the surface), and "inside" (something contained). They are in school from August until May.(Starting in January and ending in June.) I will collect data from January to June.(For the period of time throughout the summer.) (She will finish her homework sometime between now and 6:00.) (I moved there in 2005 and still live there.) I have lived in Minneapolis since 2005.

To refer to extended time, use the prepositions "since," "for," "by," "during," "from…to," "from…until," "with," and "within." Also use "at" with noon, night, and midnight. Use "in" with parts of the day (not specific times), months, years, and seasons. To refer to one point in time, use the prepositions "in," "at," and "on." Drive on(to) the grass and park the car there.To refer to a direction, use the prepositions "to," "in," "into," "on," and "onto.