Prepositions

Prepositions after particular words and expressions

February 20, 2014 -

Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositions. Answers 1. Those glasses belong on the top shelf. 2. She was angry with / at him for… Continue reading

Unnecessary prepositions

February 18, 2014 -

Sometimes we use prepositions where they are not necessary. While expressions like ‘check up on’ and ‘as from’ are not exactly considered incorrect, they should… Continue reading

Prepositions: some problems areas

January 29, 2014 -

A preposition is word used to describe the relationship between other words in a sentence. Prepositions are almost always combined with other words. In grammars,… Continue reading

Grammar exercise: about, of, on and off

January 18, 2014 -

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate preposition. Answers 1. Did you hear about the explosion at the mall? 2. That song reminds me of… Continue reading

Difference between as and like

December 9, 2013 -

These two words are often confused. Use ‘like’ to state that someone is very similar to another. Like is a preposition and should be followed… Continue reading