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 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...
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 meanings and use It is difficult to learn to use prepositions correctly in a foreign language. Most English prepositions have several different functions (for instance, one well- known dictionary lists eighteen main uses of at), and these may...
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