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Prepositions
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Prepositions are the words which relate a noun or a pronoun with other word of
the sentence. That other word can be a verb, an adjective, a noun or a pronoun.
She​ ​found the keys ​safe​ in the ​almirah.
(object of
the preposition)
She ​put​ the vegetables in the ​refrigerator.
(object of
the preposition)
She overlooked ​the vegetables​ in the​ refrigerator.
(object of
the preposition)
1. Prepositions are generally used to add more information in the
sentences.
I bought a necklace​ for​ my niece ​from​ the new market ​in​ noida ​on​ wednesday ​for​ 20k .
2. Prepositions take objective case after them.
Among ​the books​ is lying a red rose.
(prep.) (object)
She was selected in​ the team.
(prep.) (object)
Across ​the desert​ lies a beautiful river.
(prep.) (object)
The books were kept on ​the table.
(prep) (object)
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3. Prepositions either take a noun or a pronoun or a gerund after
them. If an action follows a preposition than always write that action
in gerund (v1 + ing) form.
She kept ​on​ ​singing ​that particular song.
She is good ​at ​learning ​new things.
He is afraid ​of ​returning ​home.
They ​like ​reading ​novels.
She insisted ​on ​going ​market.
4. We can never use a preposition after another preposition.
Types of preposition
1. Simple prepositions
Simple prepositions are basically single word prepositions. For eg -
On, at, in, from, to , with, by, about, under, of, off, for etc.
2. Compound prepositions
The prepositions which are formed by joining two words are known as compound
prepositions. For eg.-
Outside, beside, among, before, along,inside etc.
3. Phrase prepositions
Some phrases are also used as prepositions . For eg.-
Due to, because of, ​for the sake of, with reference to etc.
4. Verb prepositions
Many verbs are also used as prepositions. For eg.-
Regarding, excluding, notwithstanding,pending, provided, respected etc.
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​ Verb
Transitive verbs ​ ​ ​ ​ Intransitive verbs
These always need an object for them. ​ ​These don’t have objects
​ after them.
I want chocolates . Birds fly.
I - subject Birds - subject
Want - verb Fly - verb
Chocolates - object No object
These do not take prepositions after them. ​ ​These take prepositions
​ after them.
Some verbs are both transitive and intransitive depending upon the type of
sentence.
Do not use prepositions with the following verbs -
Reach, enter, access, afford, attack, resemble, pervade, face, penetrate, advise,
inform, apprise, criticize, investigate, qualify, control, blame, stress, emphasize,
describe, await, comprise, welcome, beg, join, ask, meet etc.
She​ criticized​ his behaviour towards her.
They ​entered ​the room.
I can’t ​afford ​this place.
She ​emphasized ​the task again and again.
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Some of the above mentioned words are noun also. When they are used as noun,
we can use preposition with them.
The attack ​on ​children in peshawar was criticized by all.
(noun)
The boy laid much​ stress​ ​on ​the payment.
(noun)
With the following phrases use gerund (v1+ ing ) and not to infinitives (to + v1) -
Look forward to, with a view to, devoted to, in addition to, with an eye to, preferable to,
accustomed to, integral to, given to, taken to, prone to, averse to, object to, devoted to
etc.
I am looking forward to ​meeting ​you.
(gerund)
She is prone to ​smoking​.
(gerund)
I prefer dancing to ​listening ​music.
(gerund)
She is addicted to ​watching ​web series.
(gerund)
They have objection to ​returning ​paid tickets.
(gerund)
Taken to = given to = addicted to
With some verbs we can even use both infinitives and gerund .
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​At
It is used -
To refer a point in place or time.
To refer some target
With daybreak, midnight, noon, sunset, sunrise
Use of some specific prepositions
Made of​ - physical change in the material
The table is​ made of​ wood.
The mug and bucket is ​made of​ plastic.
Made from​ - chemical change in the material
Cheese is​ made from​ milk.
Paper is​ made from ​wood.
Deal in​ - to buy or sell something ,to trade
She​ deals in​ banarasi silk.
They ​deal in​ money exchange.
Deal with​ - to handle something, to approach something
She patiently​ deals with​ his arrogant nature.
The article​ deals with ​the need of mohalla clinics.
Deal out ​- to assign, divide or distribute something
She will​ deal out ​the money of lottery to different hospitals.
They will ​deal out​ the clothes to beggars.
In time​ - in the given duration of time
We reach the examination centre​ in time.
On time ​- at exact time
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The exam started ​on time.
I wake up​ in time​ so that i can reach office ​on time.
Part from​ - to get separated from a person
She ​parted from​ him two years back.
Part with​ - ​ to get separated from possessions
In order to pay the loan, she has to​ part with​ her old house at chandan nagar.
Partake ​ - to eat or drink
She was​ partaking​ the meal in her old birthday clothes.
Partake in​ - to participate
She won’t ​partake in​ the annual sports meet.
Part and parcel ​- basic or essential element
Joy and sorrow are the part and parcel of life.
Beside - next to, at the side of something/someone
Both of them were sitting beside each other.
Besides - in addition to, apart from
PREPOSITIONS
Find the mistake – prepositions
Each sentence given below contains a mistake. Find the mistake and correct it.
1. Who is that cute girl on the fifth row?
2. There is a big spider in the ceiling.
3. Granny is arriving with the 3.30 train.
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4. As there was no room on the bus, we got out.
5. Don’t throw food at the animals.
6. We should arrive to Smith’s in time for dinner.
7. She lives in a flat in the third floor.
8. What did you do in the weekend?
9. He can run 1000 meters at about four minutes.
10. I met her in a cold afternoon in winter.
Answers
1. Who is that cute girl in the fifth row?
2. There is a big spider on the ceiling.
3. Granny is arriving on the 3.30 train.
4. As there was no room on the bus, we got off.
5. Don’t throw food to the animals.
6. We should arrive at Smith’s in time for dinner.
7. She lives in a flat on the third floor.
8. What did you do at the weekend? (GB) / What did you do on the weekend? (US)
9. He can run 1000 meters in about four minutes.
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10. I met her on a cold afternoon in winter.
Words followed by particular prepositions
FEBRUARY 13, 2017 -
Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositions.
1. One must never deviate ……………….. the right path.
a) to
b) from
c) with
d) out
2. Eventually she acceded ……………….. my requests.
a) at
b) with
c) at
d) from
3. There is no cure ……………………. many forms of cancer.
a) of
b) for
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c) by
d) with
4. She is keen ………………….. pursuing higher education in the US.
a) at
b) on
c) with
d) none
5. His latest novels make several allusions …………………. Hindu Mythology.
a) at
b) with
c) to
d) of
6. He was anxious ……………………… contact his parents.
a) about
b) of
c) at
d) to
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7. She has an aptitude ………………… music.
a) to
b) for
c) with
d) of
8. The indulgent mother is always blind …………………. her child’s faults.
a) at
b) with
c) to
d) none of these
9. He was brought ……………….. by his grandparents.
a) about
b) out
c) in
d) up
10. He is addicted …………………. drinking.
a) with
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b) to
c) at
d) by
Answers
1. One must never deviate from the right path.
2. Eventually she acceded to my requests.
3. There is no cure for many forms of cancer.
4. She is keen on pursuing higher education in the US.
5. His latest novels make several allusions to Hindu Mythology.
6. He was anxious to contact his parents.
7. She has an aptitude for music.
8. The indulgent mother is always blind to her child’s faults.
9. He was brought up by his grandparents.
10. He is addicted to drinking.
Words followed by particular prepositions
FEBRUARY 13, 2017 -
Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositions.
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1. One must never deviate ……………….. the right path.
a) to
b) from
c) with
d) out
2. Eventually she acceded ……………….. my requests.
a) at
b) with
c) at
d) from
3. There is no cure ……………………. many forms of cancer.
a) of
b) for
c) by
d) with
4. She is keen ………………….. pursuing higher education in the US.
a) at
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b) on
c) with
d) none
5. His latest novels make several allusions …………………. Hindu Mythology.
a) at
b) with
c) to
d) of
6. He was anxious ……………………… contact his parents.
a) about
b) of
c) at
d) to
7. She has an aptitude ………………… music.
a) to
b) for
c) with
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d) of
8. The indulgent mother is always blind …………………. her child’s faults.
a) at
b) with
c) to
d) none of these
9. He was brought ……………….. by his grandparents.
a) about
b) out
c) in
d) up
10. He is addicted …………………. drinking.
a) with
b) to
c) at
d) by
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1. One must never deviate from the right path.
2. Eventually she acceded to my requests.
3. There is no cure for many forms of cancer.
4. She is keen on pursuing higher education in the US.
5. His latest novels make several allusions to Hindu Mythology.
6. He was anxious to contact his parents.
7. She has an aptitude for music.
8. The indulgent mother is always blind to her child’s faults.
9. He was brought up by his grandparents.
10. He is addicted to drinking.
Find the mistake – prepositions
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Each sentence given below contains a mistake. Find the mistake and correct it.
1. Who is that cute girl on the fifth row?
2. There is a big spider in the ceiling.
3. Granny is arriving with the 3.30 train.
4. As there was no room on the bus, we got out.
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5. Don’t throw food at the animals.
6. We should arrive to Smith’s in time for dinner.
7. She lives in a flat in the third floor.
8. What did you do in the weekend?
9. He can run 1000 meters at about four minutes.
10. I met her in a cold afternoon in winter.
Answers
1. Who is that cute girl in the fifth row?
2. There is a big spider on the ceiling.
3. Granny is arriving on the 3.30 train.
4. As there was no room on the bus, we got off.
5. Don’t throw food to the animals.
6. We should arrive at Smith’s in time for dinner.
7. She lives in a flat on the third floor.
8. What did you do at the weekend? (GB) / What did you do on the weekend? (US)
9. He can run 1000 meters in about four minutes.
10. I met her on a cold afternoon in winter.
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Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition. Each question is followed by four
suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one.
1. The officer was deaf ………………….. our requests for help.
a) at
b) to
c) with
d) on
2. Physical activity is beneficial ………………… health.
a) with
b) for
c) to
d) of
3. Are you conscious ………………….. your responsibility in this matter?
a) of
b) about
c) after
d) on
4. We regret that we cannot comply …………………….. your request at the moment.
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a) with
b) to
c) at
d) on
5. The award was conferred …………………… him at the ceremony.
a) at
b) with
c) on
d) for
6. They congratulated him ……………….. his promotion.
a) at
b) for
c) on
d) with
7. He is thoroughly conversant …………………….. the problem.
a) about
b) with
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c) of
d) around
8. The headmaster has called …………………… an explanation from the students.
a) on
b) for
c) at
d) out
9. I don’t care ………………… your opinion: I have decided to do it.
a) of
b) for
c) after
d) with
Answers
1. The officer was deaf to our requests for help.
2. Physical activity is beneficial to health.
3. Are you conscious of your responsibility in this matter?
4. We regret that we cannot comply with your request at the moment.
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5. The award was conferred on him at the ceremony.
6. They congratulated him on/for his promotion.
7. He is thoroughly conversant with the problem.
8. The headmaster has called for an explanation from the students.
9. I don’t care about your opinion: I have decided to do
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