Certain words and expressions are followed by particular prepositions. Here is a list of the most common combinations. Insist on She insisted on paying for… Continue reading
Prepositions after particular words and expressions
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Correct use of some prepositions
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Study the following sentences. They contain some common mistakes in the use of prepositions. Resemble Incorrect: This resembles to that. Correct: This resembles that. Incorrect:… Continue reading
Some prepositional phrases
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A prepositional phrase is a group of words introduced by a preposition. There are quite a few prepositional phrases in English and these set phrases… Continue reading
Different uses of about
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The preposition about has several uses. It can refer to movement or position in various directions or places. The children were running about. (= The… Continue reading
Words with appropriate prepositions
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Some verbs, adjectives and nouns are followed by particular prepositions. Here are some of the most common combinations. Note that alternatives are sometimes possible, and… Continue reading