A1 · Prepositions

Movement and direction prepositions

Describe movement with across, into, through, onto and out of.

Learning objectives

Recognise the form and meaning of movement and direction prepositions.
Use movement and direction prepositions in controlled A1 sentences.
Identify and correct common beginner errors.
Apply the concept in a short personal or everyday context.

Grammar rules

Use into for movement to the inside.
Use onto for movement to a surface.
Use through for movement within and out of an enclosed space.

Examples

She walked into the room.
The cat jumped onto the chair.
We drove through the tunnel.
He ran across the road.

Common mistakes

Using a form that does not agree with the subject or noun.
Using the correct words in the wrong order.
Adding or omitting a required auxiliary, article or preposition.
Choosing a form that changes the intended meaning.

Revision notes

Review the rule, say the examples aloud, write two new examples and retake the concept test until you achieve at least 80%.

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