Prepositions.
In English language prepositions are always tricky and confussing.Because prepositions often defy strict logic, some times the rules which are applied for prepositions do not match the context of the sentence.
Some times context depend meaning are applied
For example see the below preposition uses,
I am at the hospital. ( Means as a visitor you are at hospital)
I am in the hospital (as a patient you are in the hospital)
So as per the context we get the meaning and fix the preoitions .
Some times people use ,
I am talking to Maria.( Cause Maria is Infront of me or I use direction
As she is little far so my voice goes to her.
I am talking with Maria. Here means Maria is sitting by me and I whisper and talk with her.
we use preposition "of " with afraid.but in other languages commonly it is used with the concept of "from"
Mostly people use the concept of from in verb afraid.
I am afraid from spiders. Incorrect
I am afraid of spiders. Correct.
Or
Smoking is injurious to health. Correct
Smoking is dangerous for health. In correct.
Some preoitions must be memorized while using it because they are fixed.e.g,
Look for, look into, look after.these are with phrasal verbs.
Some times we say,
He is in the sea. Means swimming
If we use , He is at the seaside.means he is near the water .
Some times because of direct translation people make mistakes in the use of prepositions.where learners utilize their own language concept for this it makes confusion.
E.g. in native languages people say,
Married with.
He married with Tania. ( Native speakers) False
He married to Tania ( in English) correct.
Some native speaker of other language use,
I beleive on Allah( Lord) which is in correct in English
I beleive in Allah ,( Lord) correct
He belongs from Canada. In correct
He belongs to Canada. Correct
Some times Regional differences of language.
E g,
British say, at the weekend.
American say, on the weekend.
So what to do?
How to master in prepositions ? They are always challenging,even for the native speakers.
Here are so e tips:
1. Memorize some prepositions which are always fixed,
2. Focus on context and get the concept then. Fix a suitable preposition.
3. Study prepositions in depth,the more you study the more you get the concept and the best use of prepositions.
PREPOSITIONS WITH EXAMPLE SENTENCES
Afraid of – She is afraid of darkness.
Here we can not use afraid from. Cause it is by Law afraid takes of instead from.
Accused of – He was accused of cheating.
Here accused for is incorrect.
Accustomed to – I am accustomed to hard work.
Addicted to – Many youths are addicted to mobile phones. Fixed prepositions.
Agree with – I agree with your suggestion.
Some times we use agree to...when we mean agree to your proposal.
Angry with – The teacher is angry with the student.
Angry at – He was angry at the delay.
Anxious about – She is anxious about her result.
Ashamed of – He is ashamed of his behavior.
Aware of – We are aware of the dangers.
Believe in – I believe in honesty.
Native speakers use beleive on.it is in correct
Belong to – This book belongs to me.
Busy with – She is busy with her homework.
Blessed with – The country is blessed with natural beauty.
Care about – He cares about humanity.
Care for – She cares for her parents.
Capable of – He is capable of leading the team.
Careless about – He is careless about his health.
Content with – She is content with her life.
Crowded with – The hall was crowded with people.
Depend on – Success depends on hard work.
Different from – This book is different from that one.
Disappointed with – I am disappointed with your performance.
Dream of – I dream of becoming a writer.
Engaged in – He is engaged in social work.
Envious of – She is envious of her friend’s success.
Famous for – Lahore is famous for its culture.
Fond of – She is fond of poetry.
Free from – He is free from all worries.
Full of – The room is full of smoke.
Good at – She is good at English.
Guilty of – He was found guilty of theft.
Grateful to – I am grateful to my teacher.
Hope for – We hope for peace.
Honest with – Be honest with yourself.
Interested in – She is interested in science.
Involved in – He is involved in politics.
Impressed by – I was impressed by his speech.
Inferior to – This material is inferior to that one.
Jealous of – He is jealous of his brother.
Known for – He is known for his bravery.
Laugh at – Never laugh at the poor.
Listen to – Listen to your elders.
Married to – She is married to a lawyer.
Mindful of – Be mindful of your duties.
Necessary for – Water is necessary for life.
Obedient to – The child is obedient to his parents.
Opposed to – He is opposed to injustice.
Pleased with – The teacher is pleased with us.
Proud of – We are proud of our country.
Prevent from – He was prevented from entering.
Related to – This issue is related to education.
Responsible for – She is responsible for the project.
Satisfied with – I am satisfied with my result.
Sorry for – I am sorry for the mistake.
Succeed in – She succeeded in passing the exam.
Similar to – This dress is similar to mine.
Tired of – I am tired of excuses. Not tired from.
Thankful to – I am thankful to Allah.
True to – Be true to your words.
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