Prepositions
How can we use these little words correctly?
Prepositions are used in many different ways in English - perhaps that's why a lot of people have problems with them.
First, they are used with time words:
on Monday
in the 20th century
at night
Click here to find out more about prepositions of time
Second, they are used to show where something or someone is:
The plate is on the table.
Julie is in the garden.
The picture is on the wall.
Click here to learn more about these little words with places
Third, they are used after some adjectives:
She is good at tennis.
Scotland is famous for whisky
I'm worried about my new job.
Click here to learn more about adjective + prep.
Fourth, they are used after some verbs:
I'm listening to music.
She is waiting for her friend.
He borrows money from his sister.
Click here to learn more about verb + prep.
Fifth, they are used after some nouns:
She has trouble with remembering new vocabulary.
Finally, they are used in certain phrases:
The bus arrived in the end.
She arrived just in time for the film.
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