USE OF
PREPOSITION
A
preposition is a word that links a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to some other
part of the sentence.
Prepositions
can be tricky for English learners. There is no definite rule or formula for
choosing a preposition. In the beginning stage of learning the language, you
should try to identify a preposition when reading or listening in English and
recognize its usage.
to the
office
at the desk
on the table
in an hour
about myself
A
preposition is used to show direction, location, or time, or to introduce an
object.
“At”
Used to
point out specific time:
- I will meet you at 14 p.m.
- The bus will stop here at 7:30 p.m.
Used to
indicate a place:
- There is a party at the club house.
- There were hundreds of people at the park.
- We saw a baseball game at the stadium.
Used to
indicate an email address:
- Please email me at ahmadmr@gmail.com.
Used to
indicate an activity:
- He laughed at my acting.
- I am good at drawing a portrait.
“In”
Used for
unspecific times during a day, month, season, year:
- She always reads newspapers in the morning.
- In the summer, we have a rainy season for three weeks.
- The new semester will start in June.
Used to
indicate a location or place:
- She looked me directly in the eyes.
- I am currently staying in a hotel.
- My hometown is Los Angeles, which is in California.
Used to
indicate a shape, color, or size:
- This painting is mostly in blue.
- The students stood in a circle.
- This jacket comes in four different sizes.
Used to
express while doing something:
- In preparing for the final report, we revised the tone three times.
- A catch phrase needs to be impressive in marketing a product.
Used to
indicate a belief, opinion, interest, or feeling:
- I believe in the next life.
- We are not interested in gambling.
COMMON
COMBINATION AND PREPOSITION
- Common Verb and Preposition Combinations
Verbs and
prepositions are also used in common phrases. The verb generally goes in front
of the preposition.
Do you agree
to the new guidelines?
You get what
you pay for.
It’s
easy to fall in love with big, silly dogs.
I have
no doubt about the outcome of the vote.
He delights
in telling jokes about Texas and Texans.
That remark
was in bad taste and I don’t intend to reply to it!
Miller is substituting
for Brown in tomorrow’s game.
- Common Adjective and Preposition Combinations
Adjectives
and prepositions are commonly used in phrases. The adjective usually goes
before the preposition.
He was
found guilty of fraud and tax evasion.
Students
often get worried about writing exams.
Mary won’t
have children; she is in love with her black lab.
The world
felt sorry for the victims of the tsunami.
Jamila is good
at songwriting and painting.
There are
many health risks associated with smoking.
Chocolate
and red wine are actually good for your heart!
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