Particle

Uses
Indicates
1. where an action takes place (at,

in)

Example

I study at school.

2. method or tool used for an action

(with, by)
3. the composition of an object (of,
from)

I went to London by plane.

Indicates
1. the direction of the action (to)
2. the destination or goal of the
action (at)
3. the person or thing to which an
action is directed (to, for)

Indicates
1. the direction of the action (to)
2. existence (in, at, on)
3. change of state (turn into)
4. time (on, in, at)
5. purpose of action (in order to)

1. Indicates possession (s)

2. Indicates location (of)
3. joins two nouns, the first noun
describes the second noun
4. transforms colours into adjectives

Butter is made from milk.

I go to school.

I arrived at the airport.

This is a present for you.

I go to school.

There is a book on the desk.

The traffic light has turned green.

It is on top of the table.

This is a Japanese textbook.

1. joins a noun and a verb (indicates

the direct object of the verb)
2. I want to ~
3. indicates an occupation (I am a ~)

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School starts at 8.30 every morning.

I went to a restaurant to eat sushi.

My fathers book.

That is a green car.

I ski.

I want to drink coke.

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Indicates
1. a topic in an affirmative sentence
2. a topic in a negative sentence
3. contrast

Indicates
1. existence
2. a question (put after a question
word)
3. desire, need and ability
4. feelings, opinions, and describing
one of the five senses
5. but
6. makes an introductory clause
before the main point

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My father is a teacher.

This book is difficult.

There is no ball-point pen.

This is mine. That is yours.

There is a person.

What time is good for you?

I can speak English.

The room is hot.

I called yesterday, but you werent home.

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