Use prepositions to express time and cause

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Prepositions are little words like 'before', 'after', and 'because' that tell us WHEN or WHY something happens.

2. 2

   Which word tells you WHEN something happens?

3. 3

   Let's put a time preposition into a sentence.

4. 4

   Drag the right word into the gap: 'We play outside ___ lunch.'

5. 5

   Which word tells you WHY something happens?

6. 6

   Now let's use 'because' to show a reason.

7. 7

   Which preposition fits best? 'She stayed home ___ she was ill.'