Prepositions

Across as a preposition and an adverb

April 11, 2013

Across can be used as a preposition or an adverb. When used as a preposition, it is followed by a noun. We walked across the desert. (Here the noun the desert acts as the object of the preposition across.) Across means from one side to the other. She walked across the road. (= She walked [...]

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Prepositions exercise

April 8, 2013

Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositions. Note that this exercise is not aimed at native speakers of the language. It is for ESL students. 1. I’m experimenting ……………………….. a new hairstyle. (with / for / in) 2. We did an experiment ………………………… the chemistry lesson today. (in / for / on) 3. My parents [...]

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Prepositions exercise

April 4, 2013

Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositions. 1. She was happy when she got the job. But six months ……………………………….. she was fired. 2. I prefer the seaside ……………………………. the mountains. 3. She stopped talking about her illnesses and went ………………………. to tell us about all her other problems. 4. He is inclined …………………………………. lose [...]

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Mistakes in the use of prepositions

March 4, 2013

In this lesson we will take a look at some of the most common mistakes in the use of prepositions. Incorrect: The ball rolled slowly in the goal. Correct: The ball rolled slowly into the goal. Incorrect: She ran in the room crying. Correct: She ran into the room crying. The prepositions in and on [...]

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