Parts of Speech

adverbs (as conjunctions – joining words)

• ‘Instead,’ ‘although,’ ‘also,’ ‘otherwise,’ ‘still’ and ‘therefore’
• are a few examples of adverbs that can be used to join
• ideas together in your writing.

• Examples of adverbs as conjunctions in sentences:
• She did not have enough money for the dress; therefore she chose a different outfit.
• The fans waited patiently; finally the doors to the stadium were opened.

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prepositions

• Prepositions can show time, direction and place.
• Look at the table below for a few examples.

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Time	Direction	Place
in	into	at
on	onto	next to
at	up	on
since	down	under

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prepositions - activity

• Decide which preposition for direction should be used and re-write the following
• sentences inserting the correct preposition.

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• Click here for the answers

• For direction: into onto up down

• Put the bowl of porridge ___________ the microwave.
• Put the cup __________.
• Could you pick the laundry _______ for me, please?
• Take care as you skate ________ the ice.
• Go _______ the garden and I will bring out some chairs.
• Are you travelling ________ to London by car, train or coach?