Prepositions of Spatial Relationship—A
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Prepositions of spatial relationships deal with "where" the subject of the sentence is or "where" the action is taking place.
Above
Write your name above the line.
Across
Draw a line across the page.
Against
She leans against the tree.
Ahead of
The girl is ahead of the boy.
Along
There is lace along the edge of the cloth.
Among
He is among the trees.
Around
Draw a circle around the answer.
