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prepositions (4): expressions without prepositions

Posted July 8, 2019 by SHRweB 662 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 (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 (2): after particular words and expressions

Posted July 8, 2019 by SHRweB 518 0 5

It is not always easy to know which preposition to use after a particular noun, verb or adjective. Here are some of the most common combinations which cause difficulty to students of English. Alternatives are sometimes possible, and American and...

prepositions (6): before conjunctions

Posted July 9, 2019 by SHRweB 538 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...