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English Prepositions of MOVEMENT Into, onto, through, over… ENGLISH grammar for BEGINNERS

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear “prepositions of movement,” what examples can you think of (e.g., into, over)?
Which is harder for you: prepositions of place (where something is) or movement (how it moves)? Why?
What kinds of actions do you think you will practice in this video (jumping, running, traveling, etc.)?

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English Prepositions of MOVEMENT Into, onto, through, over… ENGLISH grammar for BEGINNERS

Intro + movement vs place (dog and box) (00:00 – 02:00)

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1. What is the main topic of the lesson?

Prepositions of movement
Prepositions of time
Irregular verbs
Adjectives for animals

2. Which sentence completes the example when the dog is moving toward the top of the box?

The dog is jumping through the box.
The dog is jumping on the box.
The dog is jumping onto the box.
The dog is jumping into the box.

3. When the dog is not moving and is already on the box, which preposition does the speaker say to use?

onto
over
off
on

English Prepositions of MOVEMENT Into, onto, through, over… ENGLISH grammar for BEGINNERS

More movement prepositions (dog actions) (02:00 – 03:44)

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1. What preposition completes the sentence: “The dog is jumping ___ the box” (entering the box)?

over
out of
around
into

2. Which phrase does the speaker use when the dog moves to a higher level using steps?

going into the stairs
going up the stairs
going through the stairs
going over the stairs

3. What preposition is used when the dog moves from one side to the other with an opening in the middle of the box?

around
through
onto
by

English Prepositions of MOVEMENT Into, onto, through, over… ENGLISH grammar for BEGINNERS

Practice with real pictures + review (03:44 – 07:00)

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1. In the dolphin example, what sentence does the speaker model?

The dolphin jumped into the water.
The dolphin jumped over the water.
The dolphin jumped out of the water.
The dolphin jumped through the water.

2. At the aquarium, what can people do according to the speaker?

Go through a tunnel
Go around a tunnel
Go onto a tunnel
Go off a tunnel

3. Where does the train pass in the final example?

By the hotel
Through the hotel
Over the hotel
Into the hotel

English Prepositions of MOVEMENT Into, onto, through, over… ENGLISH grammar for BEGINNERS

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1. When should you use a preposition of movement (like into, onto, over)?

Only in questions
Only with animals
Only when something is moving
Only when something is not moving

2. What is the difference between “onto” and “on” in the lesson?

“Onto” is for the past; “on” is for the present
They mean the same thing
“Onto” is only for people; “on” is only for animals
“Onto” shows movement; “on” shows position (place)

3. Which sentence uses a movement preposition correctly?

The dog is jumping on the box.
The dog is jumping onto the box.
The dog is onto the box (already not moving).
The dog is on the box (while it is jumping).

Discussion Questions

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English Prepositions of MOVEMENT Into, onto, through, over… ENGLISH grammar for BEGINNERS

Describe a route from your home to a nearby place using at least four movement prepositions (e.g., through, over, around, into).
What is one common mistake people make with “on” vs “onto” (or “in” vs “into”)? Give an example.
Think of a sport or activity (skateboarding, swimming, hiking). Which movement prepositions are useful to describe it?
Which movement prepositions are easiest and hardest for you to use? Why?