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
Some prepositional phrases
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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
Commonly confused prepositions part 2
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Across and over can both be used to mean ‘on the other side of a line / road / bridge etc’. There is a hospital… Continue reading
Commonly confused prepositions
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About and On Both about and on can mean ‘regarding’. There is a slight difference of meaning. Compare: We had a discussion about money. He… Continue reading
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