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...
READ MORE 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...
READ MORE 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...
READ MORE Compare: a book for children about Africa and its people./a textbook on African history. a conversation about money./a lecture on economics. We use “about” to talk about ordinary, more general kinds of communication. “On”...
READ MORE 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...
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