Prepositions cannot normally be followed by conjunctions. Of course, this is possible in a few cases, but prepositions are normally dropped before that-clauses. This usually… Continue reading

Prepositions are dropped before common question words. This usually happens after common verbs like tell, ask, depend, sure, idea and look. This is especially common… Continue reading

Prepositions are words used to describe a relationship between other words in a sentence. They are small words; still, they cause a great deal of… Continue reading

The word for can be used as a preposition and a conjunction. As a preposition, it is followed by a noun. Let’s buy some flowers… Continue reading

These words have very similar meanings and are often confused. Both below and under can be used to mean ‘in a lower position than something’.… Continue reading