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THE EASIEST WAY TO LEARN ENGLISH GRAMMAR

PREPOSITION
FOR B.Com, B.A, B.Sc, ICMAP, ICAP, APTITUDE TEST, AND ADVANCED LEARNERS

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PREFACE
This book is more practical than theoretical. Correct uses of prepositions have been explained with examples and detailed interpretation. This book is for those students, who think prepositions a difficult task to understand and face difficulty in writing English correctly. This book is very useful for preparing for examination. The easiest way has been adopted to make grammar understand. Everyone will find this book useful in enhancing grammatical skills and using this book will be very helpful in speaking and writing English correctly. The aim of writing this book is to share English grammar knowledge. The common mistakes, which are made by the students at the time of speaking and writing English, have been explained in detail. This book has been divided into two parts. The first part consists of 100 problems of prepositions and the second part is related to 30 exercises of prepositions. This book is equally useful for aptitude test, advanced learners of English language and everyone.

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CONTENTS
Page No Difinition of preposition A word takes different prepositions Use of to and at Use of Since and For Use of in and after Use of in and within Use of beside and besides Use of in and into Use of for and at (price) Use of for and infinitive (purpose) Use of from and since Use of from and to Use of to, till and until Use of between and among Use of like and as Use of by, in and on Use of at, in and on (time) Use of at, in and on (place) Use of besides and except Use of by and near Use of according to and in my view/opinion Use of during and for Use of by and with Use of in front of and opposite Use of by and until Use of above and over Use of in the way and on the way Use of to and in Use of home and at home The verbs do require a preposition Words followed by prepositions Some useful phrases Exercises of prepositions 1-2 3-14 14 15 15 16 16 16 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 19 20 20-21 21 22 22 22 23 23-24 24 25 25 26 26 26 27-28 28 29-38

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Definition: Preposition is a word, which shows the relationship between noun-noun, noun-pronoun, pronoun-noun, and pronoun-pronoun. to Noun The Principal is talking to the Students. Noun Preposition Noun Here Preposition To shows the relationship between noun-noun. to Noun The Principal is talking to the me. Noun Preposition Pronoun Here Preposition To shows the relationship between noun-Pronoun. With Pronoun You are going with Salman. Pronoun Preposition Noun Here Preposition With shows the relationship between Pronoun-Noun. With Pronoun He is going with them. Pronoun Preposition Pronoun Here Preposition With shows the relationship between Pronoun-Pronoun. Pronoun Noun Pronoun Noun

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X Noun The Principal is talking x . Noun Preposition Here no preposition should be used. X Pronoun He is talking x . Pronoun Preposition Here no preposition should be used. X Noun/Pronoun Minal is going x there. (No noun/Pronoun) (No noun/Pronoun) (Nonoun/Pronoun)

Noun Preposition Adverb Here no preposition should be used. X Noun/Pronoun Salman was telling x Saif. Noun/Pronoun

Noun Preposition Noun Here no preposition should be used because the verb Tell does not take preposition. X Noun/Pronoun Saif entered x the room. Noun Preposition Noun Here no preposition should be used because the verb Enter does not take preposition when it means to come into a place. Noun

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Problem #1 Believe in (when it means to have faith in) Believe no preposition (when it means to regard as true) We believe in Allah. I do not believe x what you say. Problem #2 Annoyed with someone Annoyed at something The professor was annoyed with me. The professor was annoyed at the resluts. Problem #3 Arrive in countries/cities Arrive at village/station He has arrived in Pakistan. He arrived at the station at 6:30. Problem #4 Answer to someone/something (when used as a noun) Answer no preposition (when used as a verb) He will give answer to everyone. He will answer x everyone. Problem #5 Attack on someone (when used as a noun) Attack no preposition (when used as a verb) He made an attack on the enemy. He attacked x the enemy. Problem #6 Ask for a thing Ask no preposition (when it means to put a question to) He will come and ask for my book. He will ask x the teacher about it.

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Problem #7 Angry with someone Angry at something The professor was angry with me. The professor was angry at the results. Problem #8 Benefit from (when used with get/derive) Benefit by (when used as a verb) You are going to get benefit from the change. You are going to benefit by the change. Problem #9 Cure for (when used as a noun) Cure of (when used as a verb) Is there any cure for that disease? He was cured of his illness. Problem #10 Control of/over (when used as a noun) Control no preposition (when used as a verb) The village is in the control of the enemy. The teacher has no control over the children. The teacher does not control x the children. Problem #11 Die of (illness/hunger/thirst) Die in (battle/war) Die for (a country/cause) Many people are dying of hunger in our country. A lot of people died in the battle. Rashid Minhas died for Pakistan. Problem #12 Good at (when it means able to do something well) Good for (when it means useful) He is good at Accounting. To get up early in the morning is good for you.

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Problem #13 Bad at (when it means not able to do something well) Bad for (when it means harmful) He is bad at Statistics. Smoking is bad for your health. Problem #14 Enter into (a debate or discussion) Enter no preposition (when it means to go into a place) He tried to enter into the debate of inflation. He entered x the room after a few minutes. Problem #15 Resemblance to/between (noun) Resemble no preposition (verb) Arhum has no resemblance to his father? There is no resemblance between us. Areeb resembles x his father. Problem #16 Sit at (a table/desk) Sit on (a chair/bench/sofa) Sit in (an armchair/a tree) Sit up (a tree) He was sitting at a table. I want to sit on the chair. Mother usually sits in her armchair in the evening . They were sitting up the tree. He was sitting at his desk. Is he sitting on the sofa? Problem #17 Repentance for (noun) Repent of (verb) You will feel repentance for your sin. Did he repent of his wrongdoing?

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Problem #18 Afraid to do something Afraid of doing something Afraid of someone/something He is afraid to tell him. He is afraid of telling him. He is afraid of snake. Problem #19 Agree with someone Agree to something Do you agree with me? Do you agree to my proposal? Problem #20 Indignant with someone Indignant at something He was indignant with me. He was indignant at the arrangement. Problem #21 Apologize to somebody Apologize for something She will apologize to you. She will apologize for her mistakes. Problem #22 Blind of (eyes) Blind to something He is blind of an eye. He is blind to the facts. Problem #23 Grateful to somebody Grateful for something I am grateful to you. I am grateful to you for lending me books.

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Problem #24 Emphasis on something (noun) Emphasize no preposition (verb) He put emphasis on the importance of technologies during his speech. He emphasized x the importance of technologies during his speech.

Problem #25 Fight against somebody (in a battle/war) Fight for something He fought a war against India. He is fighting for the prize. Problem #26 Familiar to somebody Familiar with something I am familiar to him? I am familiar with this software. Problem #27 Listen to (with object) Listen no preposition (without object) I am listening to you. Oh! Listen x . Problem #28 Come by ( when there is no article or possessive pronoun before means of transportation) Come in/on ( when there is article or possessive pronoun before means of transportation) He will come to school by bus. He will come to school on the bus. He will come to school in a taxi. Problem #29 Go by ( when there is no article or possessive pronoun before means of transportation) Go in/on ( when there is article or possessive pronoun before means of transportation) He will go to school by bus. He will go to school on the bus. He will go to school in a taxi.

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Problem #30 Apply to a person/company Apply for a job I have applied to Philips Company. I have applied for this job. Problem #31 Have a discussion about something Discuss no preposition We had a discussion about the role of individuals. We discussed x the role of individuals. Problem #32 Dream about (when we are asleep) Dream of (when we imagine) I dreamt about him last night. He always dreams of being rich. Problem #33 Pay for a thing (that we buy) Pay no preposition (when we pay a bill/fare/rent etc) You will have to pay for the book, if he buys. I do not have enough money to pay x the bill. Problem #34 Search for (a lost thing) Search no preposition (when it means to look in ones pockets or house) We are searching for the ball now. The policeman searched x the house. The policeman wa searching x them. Problem #35 Complain of ( when you have a pain/an illness) Complain to somebody about ( when you are not satisfied) He was complaining of a pain in his back. He complained to the prinicipal about my performance in the class.

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Problem #36 Kind of ( when someone does something) Kind to somebody It is very kind of you to help the needy. He is always kind to me. Problem #37 Sorry about something Sorry for doing something I am sorry about the mistakes. I am sorry for making mistakes. Problem #38 Deaf of (ear) Deaf to (when it means unwilling to listen) He is deaf of an ear. You are deaf to all my requests. Problem #39 Compete with someone Compete for something Who will compete with me? They will compete for the prize. Problem #40 Dispute with someone Dispute for something He is disputing with me. They are disputing with one another for the cup. Problem #41 Fond of Fondness for He is fond of toys. I have a great fondness for English novels .

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Problem #42 Compare with (similar things are compared) Compare to (dissimilar things are compared) Compare Adnan with Rehan. A genius can be compared to a spark . Problem #43 Alive with (when it means full of living things) Alive to (when it means aware of something) This aquarium is alive with goldfish. Are you alive to the facts? Problem #44 Award to somebody Award for something The soldier is awarded for his bravery . The principal awarded a prize to the best studen Problem #45 Accountable to somebody Accountable for something Who is accountable to the problem of this area? He is accountable for these reasons . Problem #46 Blame something on somebody Blame somebody for something He blamed the accident on me. He blamed me for the accident. Problem #47 Appeal to (verb) Appeal for (noun) The criminal appealed to the judge for mercy. There is no appeal for the financial assistance to the poor.

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Problem #48 Part with (a thing) Part from (a person) He will part with his radio tomorrow. I parted from my friend last week . Problem #49 Reason with (when it means to persuade somebody) Reason for (noun) I always reason with him because he is my brother. Do you have any reason for going there? Problem #50 Pity for/on (noun) Pity no preposition (verb) I could only feel pity for what he was doing there. I have pity on him. He pitied x people who were there. Problem #51 Stress on (noun) Stress no preposition (verb) The teacher always lays great stress on punctuality . He stressed x the role of individuals in his speech. Problem #52 Lack of (noun) Lack no preposition (verb) There is no lack of chairs in the room. She lacks x confidence . Problem #53 Blong on (have its place) Blong to (be the member of/to be owned by somebody) These plates belong on the top shelf. This wastch belongs to me.

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Problem #54 Difficulty with something Difficulty in doing something I have difficulty with my car. I have difficulty in solving this problem. Problem #55 Get married to Marry no preposition (verb) Marriage to (noun) She got married to an engineer. She married x an engineer. Her marriage to him did not last very long. Problem #56 Increase by (per cent) Increase in something His salary has increased by 10%. There has been an increase in population each year. Problem #57 Get into (a car/taxi) Get onto (a train/bus/ship/plane/bike) Lets get into his car. He is getting onto the train now. Problem #58 Get out of (a car/taxi) Get off (a train/bus/ship/plane/bike) Get out of your car. He is getting off the train now. Problem #59 Throw at (in aggression) Throw to (pass, in a game) People started throwing stones at truck. Throw the ball to me.

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Problem #60 Interfere in (when it means to take part in other peoples affairs without any right) Interfere with (when it means to be an obstacle to) You will never interfere in his affairs. The noise interferes with my study. Problem #61 Deal with (when it means to do business with/to solve a problem/to handle) Deal in (when it means to buy and sell) I cannot deal with him any more. This book deals with preposition. He deals in old and new books. Problem #62 Pick up (when it means to lift up from the ground) Pick no preposition (to pick fruit or flowers means to pull them away with the fingers) He picked up a stone and threw at me. You ought not to pick x flowers in the garden. Problem #63 Made of (if the material of which the thing is made can still be seen) Made from (if the material of which the thing is made can no longer be seen) Table is usually made of wood. Bread is made from wheat. Problem #64 Play with somebody/something Play for a team He was playing with a ball. He played for Pakistan for five years. Problem #65 In wh-questions preposition is used at the end of the clause Where do you get it from? What are you looking at ? Problem #66 On time (planned time) In time (before planned time)

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For example: A class starts at 5 o clock He came to attend the class on time. (at 5o clock) He came to attend the class in time. (before 5o clock) Problem #67 At/on the corner of (a street) In the corner of (a room) There is a PCO at/on the corner of the street. There is a TV trolley in the corner of the room. Problem #68 In the front/back of (a car) At the front/back of (a house/cinema/building etc) On the front/back of (a letter/envelope/paper) I sit in the back of the car becuase I do not know how to drive. He was sitting at the front of my home. Write your name on the front of your envelope. Problem #69 At the end of (we use At the end of something when it comes to an end) In the end of (we use In the end of in the meaning of finally) They decided to take part in the debate at the end of conversation. I am going my home at the end of April. he could not get a better job in Pakistan in the end he went to England to earn money. Problem #70 When there is a noun before infinitive, preposition should be used. I gave him a chair to sit on.

I am looking for a place to live in.

Problem #71

To and At
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At: At is used to denote position or rest. I go to school daily. He must be at school. He is going to college. He is at work. We come to coaching every evening.

Problem #72

Since and For

Situation began Past

Continues Present

Since Starting Point

For Period

Since: The preposition Since is placed before words or phrases denoting a point of time. Since two o clock Since Friday Since yesterday Since September Since Ramadan Since childhood Since morning Since 2008 For: The Preposition For is used before words or phrases denoting a period of time. For five days For two weeks For three years For a long time For two hours For a few minutes For two months For years I have known him for two weeeks. He has been in hospital since Monday. It has been raining for two days. She has been studying in her room since three o Clock. He has been learning English for two months. He has been learning English since August.

Problem #73

In and After
In: We use In for a period of time in the future and here In means after the end of. After: We use After for a period of time in the past. He will be here in an hour. The second bomb went off after a few minutes. 15

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I shall do it after you. He will join the camp in a week. We shall be at home in two hours.

Problem #74

In and Within
In: Here In means after the end of. Within: Here Within means before the end of. For Example: It is five o clock. You must be back in an hour. (means at six o clock) You must be back within an hour. (means before six o clock) Problem #75

Beside and Besides

Beside: We use Beside in the meaning of By the side of. Besides: Means In addition to

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Besides We study English besides Arabic. + He was sitting beside his luggage. He was given clothes besides food. I was standing just beside him.

Problem #76

In and Into
In: Denotes the position or rest inside something. Into: Denotes the motion or direction towards the inside of something. Put tea into the cup. There is tea in the cup. He came into the room and stood in front of me. He was in his room, when I went to see him.

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Problem #77

For and At (Price)

For: If the actual sum is mentioned, we use for. At: If the actual sum is not mentioned, we use at, but if the weight or measure follows the price at may be used. I bought this book for fifty rupees. I cannot buy this book at such a price. The cloth is sold at seventy rupees a yard. I am ready to buy this bike for Rs 25,000. Problem #78

For and Infinitive (Purpose)

Formula #1 Subject Person + For + Noun

Formula #2

Subject Person

+ Infinitive (To + Verb 1)

Formula #3

Subject Thing

+ For + (ing Forms)

Formula #4

Subject Person

+ For + Thing + Infinitive (To +Verb 1)

I sit here for information. I sit here to get information. I went to Karachi University for an interview. Is this marker for writing on the board? This book is used for preparing for the examination at ICMAP. We use this book to prepare for the examination at ICMAP.

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Problem #79

From and Since

From: From is used before a noun or phrase denoting a starting point. Since: Since is used before a noun or phrase denoting a starting point and it is followed by a verb in perfect tense. The examination will commence from Friday. He has been in prison since 2004. He has been working since two o clock. I study from six to nine. We have been playing cricket since morning. Problem #80

From and To
From To

Sender Starting Point

Receiver Ending Point

I got the gift from my uncle. The principal awarded the prize to the best student. He received the prize from the principal. This gift is to you from me. He studies from nine to twelve. He will work for our company from September to December.

Problem #81

To and Till/Until
To: We use To with distance and to express motion and To can be used before time, when it is with From. Till/Until: Till/Until is used with time. He walked to the park and back. He works from nine to twelve.

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I want to stay here till/until next week. He works from nine till/until twelve. I went to post office on foot.

Problem #82

Between and Among

Between: Between is used for two and normally after difference. Among: Among is used for more than two. There was a fight between Areeb and Arhum. What is the difference between in and into? He divided all his income among his children. I could not recognize him among the crowd.

Problem #83

Like and As
Like: Like is used before a noun or pronoun to talk about similarity. As: As is used before a noun to talk about the role or function of a person or thing. He bats like Inzimam-ul-Haq. He worked as an engineer in my company. She looks like her mother. I work here as a senior correspondent. He talks like a teacher.

Problem #84

By, In and On (Means of Transport)

By: We use By before means of transportation. Formula: By + Means of transport (Bus/Train/Rail/Road/Plane/Air/Car/Bicycle, etc) If we use By before means of transport, we will not use a/the/his bewteen by and means of transport. In: We use In for cars and taxis. Formula: In + a/my + car/taxi On: We use On for bicycles, motorcycles,and public transport. Formula: On + the/my + bus/train/bike/plane, etc Zeeshan Mateen 19

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He will go to school by bus. He will go to school on the bus. I go to work in my car. He is going to Lahore by air. He goes to school on foot. They came in a taxi. I go to coaching centre on my bike. They will go to Saudi Arabia by plane.

Problem #85

At, In and On (Time)

At: At is used with the exact time and meal time. At + clock time At + night At + the weekend At + sunset At + noon At + midnight In: In is used with a period of time. In + month In + year In + season In + part of day In + summer vacation

At + dawn At + midday

At + lunch At + eid

In + centuries

In + decades

On: On is used with the days of the week and special days. On + date On + Friday On +birthday On + day with part of day On + month with date He gets up at five oclock in the morning. We ought to go there on Monday. What do you prefer at dinner? Minal was born in 2011. I cannot do work at night. He got a precious gift on his birthday.

Problem #86

At, In and On (Place)

At: At is used , if the buildings or organizations begin with proper noun. At is used before the names of small towns and villages. At is used before the name of universities and colleges. At is used before addresses.

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In: In is used before buildings/office/shop/factory, etc. In is used before the names of countries and cities. In is used before streets. On: We use On when we talk about the surface. We use On before a river or road. On is used for telling the number of the floor. He works at MCB. Do you work in a bank? Your book was on the table. He lives in Quetta. I want to Live in Pakistan. He is studying at Karachi University. What were you doing in the street? I live at Liaquatabad in Karachi. She lives on the first floor.

Problem #87

Besides and Except +

Besides
He studies English besides Arabic. Arabic + English It means that he studies two languages.

Except
Everyone went to school except Minal. Everyone Minal It means that everyone went to school, but Minal didnt go. Besides: Besides means In addition to Except: Except means Leaving out Everyone was present in the class except Yemna. I like English besides Accounting. He was given food besides clothes. Zeeshan Mateen 21

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I like to study every subject except Economics.

Problem #88

By and Near
Bank Shop Distance By: By means Beside Muhammadi sweet shop is by the bank. Muhammadi sweet shop is near Liaquatabad Degree College. He came into the class and sat by me. College

Problem #89

According to and In my view/opinion

According to: According to is used for quoting another persons opinion. In my view/opinion: In my view/opinion is used for quoting your own opinion. According to Arhum, it is a good mobile. In my view, he will become a rich man.

Problem #90

During and For

holiday/war/summer film/night/spring During + noun two months/a week years/ages For + a Period of time

During: We use During to answer, when something happens. For: We use For to answer, how long something continues. He played cricket for two hours during the night. He is in his room during the afternoon. It snowed for three hours. He will stay here for a few minutes. 22

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A lot of people are killed and wounded during the war.

Problem #91

By and With
To get He will have to do something. Or He will have to use something. By: By denotes the doer of an action in passive voice. When we have to do something to get our objectives, we use By With: When we wish to show the means or instrument with which action is done, we use With He can get the position of a manager by working hard. He can get the position of a manager with money. He shot the bird with a gun. The bird was shot by him. He opened the door with the key. He opened the door by breaking the lock. This book was written by him. You can solve these questions with this formula. You can solve these questions by using this formula. These movies were directed by him. The position of a Manager

Problem #92

In front of and Opposite

7-Day Capri Cinema

(Opposite) Saif (Opposite) Areeb

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7-Day is opposite the Capri cinema. Saif is sitting opposite Areeb. Huda is sitting in front of Minal. He will have to speech in front of the class. He was standing in front of me in the queue. There is a bus stop in front of Firdous Shopping Centre. There is a cinema opposite Firdous Shopping Centre.

Opposite: We use Opposite when we talk about across the road/room etc. We use Opposite when someting/someone is on the other side. In front of: We use In front of when something/somebody is on the same side. We use In front of when we are in front of a place, vehicle etc means we are outside it. Problem #93

By and Until
By: We use By, when something happens by a time in the future (means an event or action will happen at or before, but not later than the given time) Until: We use Until, when something continues until a time in the future (means an event or action will continue till the given time) Tablet (Expiry date July 11) This tablet will expire This tablet will expire by July 11. (This tablet should not be used after July 11) You had better not go to attend the class. He teaches until 11:30. The examination forms have to be submitted by september 5. What are you doing? I am studying and I will study until 11 o clock. (He will continue studying till 11 o clock) He will reach home by six o clock. (He will be at home at or before six) He has been learning English since January. He will learn until June. (He will continue learning English till June) Complete your assignment by Monday, if you want to take the class.

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Problem #94

Above and Over

Above: We use Above, when we measure temperature and height. Above is used, when something is written before in a book or paper. We use Above, when the position of one thing is higher than another. Over: We use Over when we talk about ages, money, speed and time. Over is used when one thing covers another. Over is used for movement. He puts the books over the keys. He built a library above his room. Everybody will follow above rules and regulations. Dont jump over the wall. He is over 40. I waited for you over three hours, but you didnt come. Note: The opposite of above is below. Theopposite of over is under. Problem #95

In the way and On the way

His car My car (In the way) In the way: We use In the way, when somebody/something stops somebody from moving or doing something. On the way: We use On the way at the time of journey. I couldnt park my car because the cars were in the way. I saw Muhammadi sweet shop on the way. She had biryani on the way. He asked me to move because I was in his way. Her car

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Problem #96

To and In
To: To is used for movement. In: In is used for position. He is going to Karachi. He lives in Karachi.

Problem #97

Home and At home

Home: If there is a verb of movement in a sentence we do not use (to) before home. At home: When we talk about the position, we say At home. He is going x home. He is coming x home. He is at home.

Problem #98 Leave somebody/place Leave for a place He is trying to leave x home. He is leaving for Saudi Arabia soon. Problem #99 We do not use preposition before (each/every/tomorrow/yesterday/next/last/this/that) He came here x yesterday evening. The meeting will be held x next Friday. He is coming x this Sunday. Problem #100 The verbs below do not require a preposition. Answer Approach Ask Attack Enter Finish Hate Leave Order Pity Plough Resemble

Believe (Regard as true) Tell (Say to) Reach

Comb Love Stress

Control Marry Sweep

Discuss Obey Emphasize

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Words Followed By Prepositions

Abide by Aware of Adjacent to Amazed at Annoyed at/with Argue with/for Attain to Back up Blessed with Brilliant at Caution of Compete with/for Consent to Count on Concentrate on Deprive of Differ with/from Dispose of Describe (sth) to Damage to Enlist in Exclude from Faith in Feed on Fondness for Fill with Greedy of Hint at Import from Injurious to Interested in Keen on Lead to Absorbed in Accuse of Aim at Ambition for Appetite for Ashamed of Attentive to Bark at Blind to/of Bored with Charge with Comply with Consult with Cope with Crash into Derive from Different from Dispute with Dependent on Eager for Enquire of Exempt from Faithful to Fertile in Free from Fall in (prices) Grieve at Hope for Impose on/upon Insist on Independent of Kind to/of Lean against Abstain from Accustomed to Advantage of Ambitious of Applicable to Associate with Authority over Begin with Boast of Care about/for Claim to Concerned with Contented with Cruel to Cheque for Desire for Diligent in Disqualified for Disappointed with Eligible for Envious of Exult at False to Fight with/for Freedom from/of Glad at Guard from/against Hopeful of Indebted to Inspire (sb) with Jealous of Knock at Liable to/for Ask (sb) for Acquit of Agree to/with Anxious for Appoint to Attend to Avail of Beg from Borrow from Careful about Clear of Confide in Contrary to Cut in/into Deaf to/of Desirous of Disagree with Distinguish between Demand for Empty of Escape from Explain (sth) to Famous for Fire at Frown on/upon Glance at Guilty of Hear about/of Indulge in Introduce to Jest at Lame of Limit to Access to Addicted to Alight from Apologize to/for Approve of Assure of Averse to Bereft of Busy in Capable of Compensate for Congratulate on Contribute to Cure of/for Delighted with/in Detrimental to Disgusted with Distinguished for Disadvantage of Endear to Essential to Excited about Favorable for Fit for Full of Good for/at Generous to/of Happen to Infected with Invite (sb) to Join with/to Lament for Long for Afraid of Adhere to Alive with/to Angry at/with Arrive in/at Attach to Award for/to Beware of Buy from Cause of Consist of Conscious of Convenient to Collide with Depend on/upon Devoid of Displeased at/with Due to Decrease in Engage in Exchange with Fail in Fearful of Fond of Furnish with Grateful to/for Hanker after Ill with Inform (sb) of Incapable of Jump at Laught at Loyal to 27

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Meddle with Need for Opposed to Pleased with/at Prevent from Provide with Quick at Refer to Remind of/about Read about Shocked at Stick to Sympathize with Shoot at Think of/about Tremble with Useful to/for Wait for Worried about

Meet with Notorious for Overwhelm with Popular with Pride in/on Punish for Reason for Refrain from Reply to Relationship with Short of Succeed in Surprised at/by Similar to Taste of/for True to Upset about Wish for Yearn for

Mix with Negligent of Participate in Pray to/for Prohibit from Polite to Rebel against Regard for Respectful to Sanguine of Skilful at Sufficient for Suffer from Solution to Thankful to/for Thank (sb) for Versed in Withdraw from Zeal for

Mourn for Object to Passion for Prefer to Proof of Qualify for Reconcile with Rejoice at Responsible to/for Satisfied with Slow at/in Suitable for/to Spend on Sure of Threaten with Take care of Vote for/against Work for

Natural to Obedient to Pay for Prepare for Protest against Quarrel with/about Recover from Relevant to Retire from Save from Smile at Supply with Shout at/to Suspect of Tired of Throw at/to Vexed with/at Write to

Necessary for/to Obliged to/for Persist in Preside at Proud of Quote from Reduce to Relieve from Rule over Seek for Stare at Suspicious of Speak to Talk about/to Trade with Terrified of Want of Write in pen

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Exercises of Prepositions
Exercise #1 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. The meeting will be held ____ Friday. 2. You will not go anywhere ____ next Friday. 3. He starts working ____ the morning and studies ____ night. 4. The Quaid-e-Azam joined Muslim League ____ 1906. 5. He is not busy ____ the weekend. 6. He will come back ____ February 28. 7. She was born ____ February. 8. I like reading books ____ the afternoon. 9. We have dinner ____ every satuday ____ home. 10. He gets up daily ____ 5 o clock, but sleeps ____ the evening. Exercise #2 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. He was angry ____ the arrangement which was done ____ the committee. 2. He talked ____ me ____ English. 3. They are addicted ____ drinking. 4. The war ____ Iraq and America broke out ____ 2002. 5. She prefers tea ____ coffee. 6. This book is different ____ that one. 7. This book is the same ____ that one. 8. She will be here ____ two hours. 9. The president went to Karachi _____ two weeks. 10. The diamond ____ South Africa is exported ____ many countries. Exercise #3 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. I agree ____ you and ____ your proposal. 2. There is no chair to sit ____. 3. Rashid Minhas died ____ Pakistan. 4. I got to university ____ bus, but he goes ____ the car. 5. He is fond ____ chocolate. 6. They were playing cricket ____ the road. 7. When I entered ____ room, all the students stood ____. 8. He travels ____ the bus. 9. I am grateful ____ you ____ lending me books. 10. They did not come to take class ____ last Sunday.

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Exercise #4 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. This is not a matter ____ little importance. 2. I am afraid ____ doing it. 3. I consult ____ everyone whenever I am ____ trouble. 4. You ought to abstain ____ meat. 5. He refrains ____ eating meat. 6. Why did you lie ____ him? 7. This book belongs ____ me. 8. He should abide ____ the rules. 9. Dont try to meet me ____ the airport. 10. He is good ____ Accounting but weak ____ Business Statistcs. Exercise #5 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. I bought this pen ____ twenty rupees. 2. I cannot buy this pen ____ such a price. 3. The teacher sat ____ his desk to teach the lesson. 4. The birds were sitting ____ the trees. 5. He cannot stand ____ you ____ this moment. 6. She aimed ____ the bird. 7. He teaches English ____ college. 8. They accused him ____ stealing the pen. 9. He does not bank ____ anyone. 10. Look ____ the white-board and try to understand everything I am saying ____. Exercise #6 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. She succeeded ____ achieving her goals. 2. He failed ____ Mathematics. 3. They dont listen ____ anyone. 4. Put tea ____ the cup. 5. I cannot put up ____ him anymore. 6. You should avail yourselves ____ the opportunity. 7. He works ____ 11 am ____ 8 pm. 8. Be true ____ your word. 9. They are interested ____ studying here. 10. Clothes are sold ____ the yard.

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Exercise #7 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. He wants to have lunch ____ restaurant. 2. She did not apply ____ the job. 3. He deals ____ books. 4. Do you work ____ MCB? 5. He passed his matriculation examination ____ the age of sixteen. 6. He works ____ the bank. 7. Depend ____ yourselves. 8. He has recovered ____ his illness. 9. He lives ____ Karachi. 10. Why did you not reply ____ my letter? Exercise #8 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. She has been ____ England two times. 2. He doesnt have a good relationship ____ his friends. 3. Why were you shouting ____ me? 4. There has been an increase ____ the number of credit card users. 5. I am fed up ____ it now. 6. This book is similar ____ that one. 7. He is very keen ____ studying books. 8. You should be aware ____ the situations. 9. Dont laugh ____ anyone. 10. Please explain this chapter ____ me. Exercise #9 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. I dont believe ____ you. 2. He threw the ball ____ me. 3. She has been looking ____ job ____ a long time. 4. He has been ____ hospital ____ yesterday. 5. I apologized ____ him ____ getting late. 6. I didnt write a letter ____ my brother. 7. I watched this news ____ television. 8. He stops working ____ 8 o clock. 9. He issued a cheque ____ Rs 1,000. 10. A truck crashed ____ a car yesterday.

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Exercise #10 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. He spends a lot of money ____ food. 2. Why dont you phone ____ me? 3. He was sitting ____ me. 4. He failed in Physics in spite ____ toiling. 5. He has two books ____ this one. 6. She died ____ an illness. 7. I rely ____ him. 8. He told us ____ the accident which took place yesterday ____ the road. 9. I congratulated him ____ his success. 10. This book consists ____ ten chapters. Exercise #11 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. He described the objectives ____ the company ____ very well. 2. I bought this book ____ you. 3. They arrived ____ the station ____ 9 o clock. 4. Distribute the books ____ the students. 5. Everything was right according ____ him. 6. He resembles ____ his father. 7. I read this news ____ the newspaper. 8. The scissors are lying ____ the table. 9. He was playing games instead ____ working hard. 10. The next semester will begin ____ July 1. Exercise #12 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. The dog was barking ____ them. 2. Everything went contrary ____ my expectations. 3. He studeis ____ GoodWay. 4. He was sitting ____ the chair. 5. I heard the news ____ the radio. 6. He is ____ work. 7. She was surprised ____ the news. 8. This book was written ____ him. 9. He tried to protect his children ____ the rain. 10. Is there coffee ____ the cup?

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Exercise #13 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. They go ____ school ____ foot. 2. The stories ____ this book are full ____ interest. 3. He was sitting ____ the floor ____ the street. 4. I am happy ____ the situation. 5. They didnt invite us ____ lunch. 6. Smoking is injurious ____ health. 7. They prevented us ____ going there. 8. He is senior ____ you. 9. He was knocking ____ the door. 10. She was combing ____ her hair. Exercise #14 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. I differ ____ you on this point of view. 2. The bus collided ____ the car. 3. I borrowed this book ____ him. 4. He is blind ____ an eye. 5. She is absorbed ____ her studies. 6. Be loyal ____ your country. 7. Translate this sentence ____ English. 8. I am thankful ____ you ____ giving me books. 9. He lent a book ____ me. 10. She is familiar ____ this software. Exercise #15 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. He was displeased ____ me. 2. You should start working ____ prayer. 3. She is capable ____ working on this project. 4. He has no control ____ his children. 5. They are tired ____ working. 6. He is jealous ____ me. 7. They have been waiting ____ you ____ two days. 8. He can control ____ the children. 9. I am familiar ____ him. 10. This book is superior ____ that one.

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Exercise #16 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. He is angry ____ you. 2. I dont agree ____ him. 3. I was angry ____ his behavior. 4. Are you annoyed ____ him? 5. He was annoyed ____ the way, they welcomed. 6. He gave an answer ____ me. 7. Milk is useful ____ the bones. 8. I will be able to answer ____ everyone. 9. She is blind ____ the facts. 10. He is bad ____ Economics, but good ____ English. Exercise #17 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. Smoking is bad ____ your health. 2. Early rising is good ____ health. 3. He looks ____ his members of family. 4. She is used to sitting ____ an armchair. 5. He attacked ____ the enemies. 6. He was preparing ____ making an attack ____ them. 7. The teachers are allowed to sit ____ the sofa. 8. He deals ____ old and new cars. 9. He was cured ____ his illness. 10. How do they deal ____ him? Exercise #18 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. He lays emphasis ____ it. 2. I was joking ____ him ____ the evening. 3. He is gifted ____ talent. 4. He sold his car ____ Merub ____ Rs 100,000. 5. He is trying to give ____ smoking. 6. He walked ____ room and came back. 7. He cannot make ____, what you are saying ____ him. 8. My teacher used to beat me ____ stick. 9. The temperature in Islamabad is ____ zero tonight. 10. Waqar younis will be brought ____ to improve the bowling.

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Exercise #19 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. He is incapable ____ playing cricket. 2. They were ____ the room, when I entered ____. 3. She is going to Ireland ____ plane. 4. They were banished ____ the country. 5. He has been living ____ Pakistan ____ 1990. 6. I am ____ holidays these days. 7. This story is based ____ true facts. 8. I have worked in accordance ____ the orders. 9. The shop of milk is ____ the corner of the street. 10. The teachers cannot approve ____ his conduct. Exercise #20 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. He was sleeping ____ bed. 2. We must communicate ____ the Managing Director of the company. 3. He has authority ____ the members of the department. 4. Both of them were ____ the wrong. 5. He is capable ____ doing this job. 6. Can you compare the speed of light ____ the speed of sound? 7. Everyone is anxious ____ his success. 8. Major Raja Aziz died ____ the war. 9. He was indignant ____ the arrangement. 10. I have written the letter ____ pencil. Exercise #21 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. They supply the hungry ____ food. 2. Be kind ____ your juniors. 3. He is deaf ____ an ear. 4. They arrived ____ Liaquatabad ____ night. 5. Is there any cure ____ that disease? 6. She looks ____ her mother. 7. He can be compared ____ a deer in running. 8. People usually fight ____ their rights. 9. He is afraid ____ the lizard. 10. She was sitting ____ the table.

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Exercise #22 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. He came here ____ a taxi. 2. You can get A-1 grade ____ working hard. 3. We are accustomed ____ hot weather. 4. He will go there ____ this Monday. 5. The injured were taken ____ hospital. 6. She is quite sure ____ his honesty. 7. He tried to jump ____ the wall. 8. They jumped ____ the swimming pool. 9. I want to get rid ____ them. 10. My mother rejoices ____ my success. Exercise #23 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. He hid ____ the tree. 2. Who is responsible ____ the loss? 3. ____ my opinion, he doesnt deserve this. 4. They go ____ strike ____ every Friday. 5. Tie the cow ____ the tree. 6. Children enjoy playing ____ the park. 7. Do you have confidence ____ him? 8. He suspected her ____ stealing the book. 9. We discussed ____ the matter in detail. 10. He reached ____ house _____ 5 o clock. Exercise #24 Put in the correct prepositions wherever necessary. 1. Pakistan played the first world cup match ____ 2007 ____ March ____ Friday ____ 8:00 ____ West Indies. 2. There are some people who are not sincere ____ work. 3. Dont be envious ____ anyone. 4. Dividends are divided ____ shareholders of the company. 5. He takes care _____ his children. 6. He is not attentive ____ his studies ____ the class. 7. She slept ____ the film. 8. I am not satisfied ____ the performance of the company. 9. I asked ____ him three different questions. 10. You are afraid ____ face him.

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Exercise #25 Correct the following sentences. 1. Smoking is injurious of your health. 2. He is good in Englsih, but weak at Economics. 3. The temperature is over 30 today. 4. He has done the job in accordance of the orders. 5. He entered into the building and hid. 6. He is below 40. 7. She has been working in HBL since five years. 8. They were on the wrong because practice. 9. They were waiting us in the corner of the street. 10. He failed at Business Statistics despite of toiling. Exercise #26 Correct the following sentences. 1. He purcahsed the supplies for a good price. 2. Everything went contrary of your expectations. 3. I cannot stand with him anymore. 4. People are dying with hunger in the country. 5. There is no sofa in the room to sit. 6. He put the magazines above the keys so that nobody could see. 7. The chairs are made from plastic. 8. I dont believe in him. 9. They attacked on the innocent people. 10. She was combing into her hair. 11. He came here in yesterday morning. Exercise #27 Correct the following sentences. 1. The examination will commence since September 6. 2. He resembles with his father. 3. He opened the door with breaking the lock. 4. Carry on putting coffee in the cups. 5. They will join camp after two weeks. 6. They were picking up the flowers in the garden. 7. They got into the bus immediately. 8. They are not alive with the facts. 9. He is familiar with everyone. 10. They are coming back on train.

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Exercise #28 Correct the following sentences. 1. He was born in Karachi at Pakistan. 2. You are not allowed to interfere with my affairs. 3. Electricity is made of water. 4. They are getting out of the train now. 5. He was arrested in the end of film. 6. He was standing in the front of your home. 7. He stressed on the roles of individuals in his speech. 8. They are going to KSA by the plane. 9. He answred to everyone in the class. 10. She lacks of confidence. Exercise #29 Correct the following sentences. 1. He deals with old and new books. 2. He came to Karachi in two days. 3. He was sitting besides me. 4. The forms have to be submitted until October 20. 5. She asked him to move because he was on her way. 6. He tried to jump above the wall and came off. 7. He will come here on next Wednesday. 8. He is addicted of drinking. 9. They were voting to him in the election so that he could win easily. 10. He has been absent from Monday. Exercise #30 Correct the following sentences. 1. They came here for get information about the admission. 2. All of them are working in night. 3. They were at school in noon. 4. He walked till the post office and back. 5. There is no difference among this book and that one. 6. He told to us a story in the night. 7. They dont have enough money to pay for the bill. 8. He gave us this car at Rs 100,000. 9. He blamed the accident of me. 10. They are going to get benefit by the change.

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