Use of Preposition and Common Combination and
Preposition
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.
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.
A
preposition is used to show direction, location, or time, or to introduce an
object.
Here are a few common prepositions and examples.
Here are a few common prepositions and examples.
On
Used to
express a surface of something:
- I put an egg on the kitchen
table.
- The paper is on my desk.
Used to
specify days and dates:
- The garbage truck comes on
Wednesdays.
- I was born on the 14th day of
June in 1988.
Used to
indicate a device or machine, such as a phone or computer:
- He is on the phone right now.
- She has been on the computer
since this morning.
Used to
indicate a part of the body:
- The stick hit me on my
shoulder.
Used to
indicate the state of something:
- Everything in this store is on
sale.
- The building is on fire.
Of
Used
for belonging to, relating to, or connected with:
- The secret of this game is that
you can’t ever win.
- The highlight of the show is at
the end.
- The first page of the book
describes the author’s profile.
Used to
indicate reference:
- I got married in the summer of
2000.
- This is a picture of my family.
- I got a discount of 10 percent
on the purchase.
Used to
indicate an amount or number:
- I drank three cups of milk.
- A large number of people
gathered to protest.
- I had only four hours of sleep
during the last two days.
- He got a perfect score of 5 on
his writing assignment.
To
Used to
indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward, or
the direction of something:
- I am heading to the entrance of
the building.
- The package was mailed to Mr.
Kim yesterday.
- All of us went to the movie
theater.
- Please send it back to me.
Used to
indicate a limit or an ending point:
- The snow was piled up to the
roof.
- The stock prices rose up to 100
dollars.
Used to
indicate relationship:
- This letter is very important
to your admission.
- My answer to your question is
in this envelop.
- Do not respond to every little
thing in your life.
Used to
indicate a time or a period:
- I work nine to six, Monday to
Friday.
- It is now 10 to five. (In other
words, it is 4:50.)
For
Used to
indicate the use of something:
- This place is for exhibitions
and shows.
- I baked a cake for your
birthday.
- I put a note on the door for
privacy.
- She has been studying hard for
the final exam.
Used to
mean because of:
- I am so happy for you.
- We feel deeply sorry for your
loss.
- For this reason, I’ve decided
to quit this job.
Used to
indicate time or duration:
- He’s been famous for many
decades.
- I attended the university for
one year only.
- This is all I have for today.
At
Used to
point out specific time:
- I will meet you at 12 p.m.
- The bus will stop here at 5:45
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
abc@defg.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
March.
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.
Commond
Combination and Preposition
1.
Common
Verb and Preposition Combination
Verbs and
prepositions are also used in common phrases. The verb generally goes in front
of the preposition.
Account for : to be the explanation of cause of something
- · How do you account for the unusually cold weather we’ve been having lately.
Apologize for : to say that you are sorry
for doing something wrong of causing a problem.
- · I have to apologize for the way this room looks. I haven’t gotten around to cleaning it.
Ask about : to say or write something
in the form of a question, in order to get information
- · We asked about the condition of the roads between there and the Capital.
Ask for : to say that you want to
speak to somebody or be directed to a place
- · I asked for a quite room on the second floor of the hotel.
Pay for : to give somebody money for
work, foods, services, etc.
- · How much did you pay for that overcoat?
2. Common Adjective and Preposition Combination
Adjectives and
prepositions are commonly used in phrases. The adjective usually goes before
the preposition.
Proud of : feeling pleased and satisfied about something that you own
or have done, or are connected with.
- · He was proud of having completed the marathon.
Afraid of : worried about what might happen.
- · She is afraid of speaking in public.
Anxious about : feeling worried or nervous.
- · Norma is anxious about making the presentation.
Remember for : reviving memories
- · She is remembered for protecting mountain gorillas.
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