Grammar Prepositions – Lesson Nine – Along Preposition
In this grammar lesson, you learn about Along preposition in English and how to use it in your English conversation and writing. Below, you will see the along preposition examples, that include how you use this preposition in a sentence. Just follow those examples and write them down a few times to learn them very well. After finishing this lesson, you should work on its quiz.
Previous Grammar Preposition
In our previous grammar preposition lesson, we covered the Ahead Of Preposition If you just landed on this page, we suggest that you complete our previous lesson including its quizzes before continuing on this lesson.
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Along Preposition Examples
along = near the side
Follow below examples to see how to use along preposition in sentences.
1. There’s a beautiful building along the river.
(note: You could also say, “by the river,” “on the river,” “beside the river,” or “alongside the river.” The best choice here, in our opinion is “along the river.”)
2. These trees are lined up along the road.
3. The sign along the highway tells drivers the name of the highway and the distance to the next couple of towns.
4. They enjoy walking along the beach.
5. They enjoy walking along the river.
6. They get along with each other very well.*
7. He went for a walk in the woods and did some bird watching along the way.
* The word “along” is added to many different verbs to make a verb phrase: “get along,” “take along,” and “bring along” are a few examples:
He gets along with his coworkers. (get along = have a good relationship.
You should take an umbrella along with you. It might rain. (take along = carry something)
She brought her little brother along to the party. (bring along = accompany; take something or someone with–this is very similar to “take along.”)
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Next Grammar Preposition
In our next grammar preposition lesson, we will cover the Amid Preposition Before moving to the next lesson, we suggest that you complete this lesson including its quizzes.
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