preposition Archives

prepositions (4): expressions without prepositions

Posted July 8, 2019 by SHRweB 642 0 4

This is a list of some common expressions in which we do not use prepositions, or can leave them out.discuss, enter, marry, lack, resemble and approachThese verbs are normally followed by direct objects without prepositions.We must discuss your...

prepositions (7): -ing forms and infinitives

Posted July 9, 2019 by SHRweB 575 0 8

Prepositions are not normally used before infinitives in English. After verb/ noun/adjective + preposition, we usually use the -ing form of a following verb. He insisted on being paid at once, (NOT He insisted on to be paid ..-.) I don’t like the...

To (the preposition)

Posted May 16, 2022 by SHRweB 198 0 0

To is a preposition. It is also used as part of the infinitive (the to-infinitive): Does this train go to Cambridge? (preposition) I’d like to see that film. (to-infinitive) To as a preposition: destination or direction We can use to as a...

prepositions (6): before conjunctions

Posted July 9, 2019 by SHRweB 519 0 1

Prepositions can be followed by conjunctions in some cases but not in others.indirect speech: prepositions dropped before thatPrepositions are not used directly before the conjunction that. In indirect speech – after words that refer to...

prepositions (3): before particular words and expressions

Posted July 8, 2019 by SHRweB 493 0 3

This is a list of a few expressions which often cause problems. For other preposition + noun combinations, see a good dictionary.at the cinema; at the theatre; at a party; at university What’s on at the cinema this week?a book (written) by Joyce...