preposition Archives

To (the preposition)

Posted May 16, 2022 by SHRweB 214 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 (5): at the end of clauses

Posted July 9, 2019 by SHRweB 502 0 4

introductionA preposition often connects two things: (1) a noun, adjective or verb that comes before it, and (2) a ‘prepositional object’ – a noun phrase or pronounthat comes after the preposition.This is a present for you. He’s looking at...

prepositions (7): -ing forms and infinitives

Posted July 9, 2019 by SHRweB 598 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...

prepositions (4): expressions without prepositions

Posted July 8, 2019 by SHRweB 661 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...

across, over and through

Posted July 10, 2019 by SHRweB 633 0 6

on/to the other side of (line): across and overAcross and over can both be used to mean ‘on or to the other side of a line, river, road, bridge, etc’.His village is just across/over the border.See if you can jump across/over the stream. high...