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The document discusses grammar rules related to prepositions. It explains that prepositions are words used after nouns, verbs, and adjectives. Common prepositions include at, from, for, in, on, to, with, out, and of. Many nouns, verbs, and adjectives are used with particular prepositions. Learners need to check a dictionary to determine the correct prepositions to use. When learning a new word, writing down its associated prepositions and example sentences helps teach proper usage. Prepositions must be followed by a noun or pronoun, or the -ing form of a verb.

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Prepositions PDF

The document discusses grammar rules related to prepositions. It explains that prepositions are words used after nouns, verbs, and adjectives. Common prepositions include at, from, for, in, on, to, with, out, and of. Many nouns, verbs, and adjectives are used with particular prepositions. Learners need to check a dictionary to determine the correct prepositions to use. When learning a new word, writing down its associated prepositions and example sentences helps teach proper usage. Prepositions must be followed by a noun or pronoun, or the -ing form of a verb.

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What are the grammar rules?

1. A preposition is a word or group of words that are sometimes used after


nouns, verbs and adjectives.

Here are some common prepositions:

at, from, for, in, on, to, with, out, of

2. Many nouns, verbs and adjectives have a particular preposition that is


used after them.

– the reason for


– lead to
– be interested in

3. There’s no easy way to know which prepositions will be used after


different nouns, verbs and adjectives; you need to check in a good
learner’s dictionary.

Here’s a short list to get you started:

Noun + prep. Verb + prep. Adjective + prep.

discussion about sb. / apologise to sb. for afraid of sb. / sth.


sth. sth.

dif culty with sb. / sth. depend on sb. / sth. good at sth.

search for sb. / sth. insist on sth. interested in sb. /


sth.
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4. When you learn a new noun, verb or adjective, write down any
prepositions that are used with it. Also write down an example sentence.
This will teach you how to actually use the word in a sentence. You can nd
the correct preposition as well as example sentences in a good leaner’s
dictionary.

apologise to sb. for sth.


e.g. He apologised to his teacher for having forgotten to do his homework.

5. Be careful! After a preposition, you must use a noun or pronoun. If you


want to use a verb, it must be the -ing form.

– The researcher was interested in frogs.


– The researcher was interested in them.
– The researcher was interested in studying frogs

Quiz

Complete each sentence using the correct preposition.

1. This is a good way ______ helping society's most vulnerable

2. The 2008 recession led _____ a fall in property prices

3. She apologised to her colleague _____ having taken credit for the
work

4. The reason _____ the plane crash was pilot error

5. I need to see proof ____ your experience


.

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Examples of Verb Preposition
Collocations
• The boys argued about which bus to take.
• He always cares about me.
• Don’t forget about the party you promised.
• The students protested about the invasion.
• Don’t worry about me. I’ll be all right.
• I base my conclusions on market research.
• She blames the lack of interest on the teacher’s poor
explanation.
• You can count on me anytime.
• Can you elaborate on the process?
• I like to pride myself on my ability to concentrate.
• She is working on a new novel.
• She had to apologized to the whole family.
• I think you should apply yourself to getting a degree.
• Professor Samson attributes this painting to Leonardo.
• She committed herself to nding a new job.
• There is no need for you to consent to anything.
• Can you explain Andrew to me?
• Have you been invited to their party?
• I object to your opinion.
• I want to apologize for my mistakes.
• I‘m for Mayor Martini.
• All three are to be congratulated for doing so well.
• I can’t excuse myself for not doing it.
• Let me pay for Tom.
• Rose scolded the child gently for her bad behavior.
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• I can vouch for her ability to work hard.
• He always agrees with my opinion.
• These mountains do not compare with the Himalayas.
• She covered her face with her hands.
• I’d like to discuss our next conference with the boss.
• Peter packed his case with extra brochures.
• We looked around the school and talked with the
principal.
• He derived the meaning from the context of the
sentence.
• Please distract Tim from the television.
• The children were expelled from school for their bad
behavior.
• She seemed totally absorbed in her book.
• You should participate in this training course
• John succeeded in getting a new job.

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