Sakshi Education
A preposition is one of the eight parts of speech. Specifically, a preposition is a connector: its function is to connect a noun or pronoun (called the object of the preposition) to another word in a sentence. It also shows how that noun or pronoun (its object) is related to the other word. Consequently, a preposition can never stand alone:
From
1. He has gone away from here.
2. She has declared it from top to bottom.
3. This is quite different from that.
4. She is never free from pain.
In
1. (Position) I am sitting in the room; in a bus; in London, etc.
2. The things were piled in a heap.
3. He is badly in debt, but is in good health.
4. His answer was in the negative.
5. This is his letter in reply to mine.
6. You have come just in time to help me.
7. This happened in the reign of Akbar.
Into
1. (To express motion) He walked into the room.
2. Throw this into the river.
3. Don't get into trouble.
4. She broke into tears.
5. The water changed into ice.
Of
1. He died of old age.
2. That is real work of art.
3. He gave me a piece of good advice.
4. That box is made of wood.
5. The whole of Greenland is covered with snow.
6. We visited the city of Calcutta.
At, In
'At' refers to a point of time; 'in' to a larger space of time. E.g. He came at 8 o'clock in the morning. Similarly, for a small place we use 'at' E.g. He lives at Adyar in Chennai.
Beside, Besides
'Beside' means 'by the side of. E.g. He sat beside his wife.
'Besides' means 'in addition to'. E.g. There are others here besides you.
By, With
'By' is generally used for the person; 'with' is used for the instrument.
E.g. He was killed with a knife by his enemy.
Between, Among
'Between' is used for two; 'among' for more than two.
E.g. the money was divided between the two boys.
The sweet were divided among the ten children.
Since, From
'Since' is used for a point of time, along with the present perfect tense; 'from' can be used in any tense except perfect tense
E.g. She has been ill since last Monday.
We have lived here since the last war.
She was ill from Monday to Friday.
He starts (will start) work from tomorrow.
For, Before
In a negative sentence, 'for' is used for a period of time; and 'before' for a point of time.
E.g. She will not be here for an hour yet.
She will not be here before five o'clock.
In, Within
When referring to time, 'in' denotes the close of a period; 'within' denoted a time less than the close of a period.
E.g. I shall return in a year's time. (After a year)
I shall return within a year. (Before a year has passed)
Assignment - 5
SENTENCE CORRECTION
1. In our opinion Mr. Dayal's son has carry forward the business well in his absence.
(1) Carried through (2) been carried out (3) carried on (4) been carrying away (5) No correction required.
2. Absence of any guidelines, they are unwilling to take up the project.
(1) Absent of (2) In the absence of (3) Because of the absence (4) Without being absent (5) No correction required
3. The prayer is most likely to start at 6.00 am.
(l) be most likely stared by (2) is mostly liked to start at (3) is mostly like to starting at (4) is most likely start at (5) No correction required
4. Anil's friends have convinced him withdrawn his resignation.
(1) in withdrawing him (2) for withdrawal of (3) to withdraw from his (4) to withdraw his
(5) No correction required
5 . Many accidents at the factory are caused of workers do not read warning signs.
(1) is the cause of (2) are caused by (3) are caused because (4) are a cause of (5) No correction
- Simple prepositions
About
Below
For
Outside
Unlike
Above
Beneath
From
Over
Until
Across
Beside
In
Past
Under
After
Between
Into
Per
Up
Against
Beyond
Like
Round
Upon
Along
But
Near
Since
With
Among
By
Next
Through
Within
Around
Concerning
Of
Throughout
Without
As
Despite
Off
To
At
Down
On
Toward
Before
During
Onto
Under
Behind
Except
Out
Underneath
- Compound Prepositions
According to
in case of
in front of
In regard to
for the purpose
in a manner
next to
out of
up to
of
similar to
at that point in
because of
contrary to
in terms of
in the nature of
time
in lieu of
in relation to
with respect to
ahead of
in close
prior to
with a view to
for the reason
in accordance
proximity with
by means of
due to
that
with
on behalf of
in light of
in routine
in the event that
in as much as
at this point in
pursuant to
fashion
from the point of
as far as
time
by reason of
with reference
view of
in addition to
in excess of
in order to
to
in the immediate
instead of
on the basis of
similar to
during the
vicinity of
as opposed to
back from
by virtue of
course of
in back of
in favour of
in receipt of
in spite of
near to
on top of
subsequent to
with regard to
as to
back to
close to
- Common Preposition Errors
Wrong
CorrectApologize about
in search for
puzzled on
Bored of
independent
similar with
Capable to
interested about
Concerned to, on
outlook of life
Apologize for
in search of
puzzled at, by
Bored with
independent of
similar to
Capable of
interested in, by
Concerned about, for, with
outlook on life
Usage of prepositions
The following sentences show how prepositions are used. The noun or pronoun following a preposition is called the object.
| About | After |
| 1. He looked about him. | 1. They came after dinner. |
| 2. I have heard about the matter. | 2. We have had one problem after another. |
| 3. I shall see you at about five o'clock. | 3. The girl was named after her grandmother. |
Against
1. It's no use hitting your head against a stone wall.
2. I did it against my wish.
3. He warned me against that danger.
At, Between
1. He is standing between the two trees.
2. The money was shared between the boy and his sister.
1. It's no use hitting your head against a stone wall.
2. I did it against my wish.
3. He warned me against that danger.
At, Between
1. He is standing between the two trees.
2. The money was shared between the boy and his sister.
1. (place) He is at home, at Chennai, at sea, etc.
2. (Time) He came on Monday at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
3. (Verb of motion) we arrived at station, (surprised at, astonished at, rejoice at)
4. These are sold at ten dollars each.
5. He came at once (at least, at ease, at leisure, to be at a loss, at work, at play)
2. (Time) He came on Monday at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
3. (Verb of motion) we arrived at station, (surprised at, astonished at, rejoice at)
4. These are sold at ten dollars each.
5. He came at once (at least, at ease, at leisure, to be at a loss, at work, at play)
| By | For |
| 1. (Place) Come and sit by the fire. | 1. This is for me. |
| 2. (Time) I shall have finished the work by Monday. | 2. He has been waiting here for two hours, |
| 3. Take him by the hand. | 3. Go home for your book and look for it. |
| 4. We sell fish by the kilo. | 4. He was imprisoned for life. |
| 5. They are paid by an hour. | 5. He sold his house for Rs. 100000/- |
| 6. I learnt it by heart. | 6. Don’t translate word for word. |
From
1. He has gone away from here.
2. She has declared it from top to bottom.
3. This is quite different from that.
4. She is never free from pain.
In
1. (Position) I am sitting in the room; in a bus; in London, etc.
2. The things were piled in a heap.
3. He is badly in debt, but is in good health.
4. His answer was in the negative.
5. This is his letter in reply to mine.
6. You have come just in time to help me.
7. This happened in the reign of Akbar.
Into
1. (To express motion) He walked into the room.
2. Throw this into the river.
3. Don't get into trouble.
4. She broke into tears.
5. The water changed into ice.
Of
1. He died of old age.
2. That is real work of art.
3. He gave me a piece of good advice.
4. That box is made of wood.
5. The whole of Greenland is covered with snow.
6. We visited the city of Calcutta.
| To | With |
| 1. (Motion towards) they walked to the town. | 1. I had to talk with him. |
| 2. (Time) He was punctual to the minute. | 2. She is a girl with blue eyes. |
| 3. It fell to the ground. | 3. He filled the box with sand. |
| 4. He pointed to the hill. | 4. I did it with his help. |
| 5. He is slow to anger. | 5. He lived with his uncle. |
| 6. To whom did you give it? | 6. She went to town with her friends. |
| 7. Read it from beginning to end. | 7. He killed the snake with a stick. |
| 8. We were wet to the skin. | 8. Don't fight with him. |
| 9. I prefer reading to writing. | 9. They were shaking with cold. |
| 10. Her face was wet with tears. |
At, In
'At' refers to a point of time; 'in' to a larger space of time. E.g. He came at 8 o'clock in the morning. Similarly, for a small place we use 'at' E.g. He lives at Adyar in Chennai.
Beside, Besides
'Beside' means 'by the side of. E.g. He sat beside his wife.
'Besides' means 'in addition to'. E.g. There are others here besides you.
By, With
'By' is generally used for the person; 'with' is used for the instrument.
E.g. He was killed with a knife by his enemy.
Between, Among
'Between' is used for two; 'among' for more than two.
E.g. the money was divided between the two boys.
The sweet were divided among the ten children.
Since, From
'Since' is used for a point of time, along with the present perfect tense; 'from' can be used in any tense except perfect tense
E.g. She has been ill since last Monday.
We have lived here since the last war.
She was ill from Monday to Friday.
He starts (will start) work from tomorrow.
For, Before
In a negative sentence, 'for' is used for a period of time; and 'before' for a point of time.
E.g. She will not be here for an hour yet.
She will not be here before five o'clock.
In, Within
When referring to time, 'in' denotes the close of a period; 'within' denoted a time less than the close of a period.
E.g. I shall return in a year's time. (After a year)
I shall return within a year. (Before a year has passed)
Prepositional Phrases
Following is a list of words followed by appropriate propositions.
Abide - in, at, with, for, by
Abide in a house.
Abide at a place.
Abide with a person.
Abide by the law.
Admit - to, into, of
I will admit you to the performance, (access)
He was admitted into the class.
His performance admits of his talents.
Abound - in, with
This land abounds in rivulets.
This sincere man abounded with blessings.
Abstain - from
Modern man cannot abstain from luxuries.
Accommodate - to, with
He accommodated himself to circumstances.
Rajiv accommodated Ashok with a loan.
Account - to, for
Take this money but account to the cashier.
You will have to account for your actions.
Accuse - of
The man accused of theft has been arrested.
Accustomed - to
He is accustomed to working hard.
Acquit - of
He has been acquitted of the charge.
Active - in, for, with, about
Active in work
Active in a cause
Active for an object
Active with a person
Active about something
Adapt - to
He adapted himself to the situation.
Agree - to, with, among, upon or on
Agree to a proposal.
Agree with a person.
Agree among themselves.
Agree on some subject.
Angry - with, at, for
Angry with a person.
Angry at an action.
Angry for doing something.
Answer - to, for
Answer to a person.
Answer for actions.
Apply - to, for, by, on
Apply to a person
Apply for something
Apply by a date
Apply on a paper
Approve - of
Do you approve of my plan?
Arrive - at, in
Arrive at a place.
Arrive in a car.
Attend - to, upon
Please attend to me. (pay attention)
The nurse is attending upon the patient, (serving)
Avail - of
He availed himself of the opportunity.
Banish - from
He was banished from the country.
Battle - of, between, for, against
Battle of Waterloo
Battle between armies
Battle for life
Battle against attackers
Bear - with, upon
Please bear with him, he’s only a child, (tolerate)
It will bear upon his health.
Beg - for
Beg for something
Believe - in
Believe him. (believe what he says).
Believe in him (have faith in him)
Because - of (something or someone)
I got into this mess because of him.
She got wet because of the rains.
Blind - to
He is blind to his defects.
Boast - of
He often boasts of his knowledge.
Break - into, out, away
Break into a house
Break out from prison
Break away from customs
Call - on or upon, for, about
Call on a person
Call for a thing
Call about a matter
Care - for, about, of
1 do not care for his remarks.
I do not care about your remarks
Take care of your pen.
Carry - on, off, out
Carry on with this trade. (Continue)
They carried off the trophy.
Orders must be carried out.
Clear - to, in, of
Clear to mind.
Clear in thinking.
Clear of annoyance.
Compare - to, with
'To' is used to compare different things,
'With' is used to compare similar things.
Compete - with, for
Compete with a person.
Compete for a prize.
Complain - of, to, against, for
Complain of headache
Complain to the manager
Complain against the peon
Complain for physical abuse
Congratulation - on, upon
I congratulate you on your success.
Consist - of, in
'Consist of means 'composed of
'Consist in' means to have as the main part.
Contrary - to
This is contrary to my proposal
Control - over
I have no control over his activities.
Converse - with, about
Converse with a person.
Converse about something.
Count - on
Count the money (to reckon)
Deal - in, with
'Deal in' means 'to have business'
'Deal out' (to distribute) playing cards.
'Deal with' (to tackle).
Differ - with, from
Differ with denotes disagreement.
Differ from means unlike.
Distinguish - between, from
Distinguish between two things.
Distinguish one thing from another.
Eager- for, in
Eager for favour.
Eager to pursue something.
Equal - to
You will have to be equal to the task.
Excel - in
He excels in every department of life.
Laugh with means share happiness
Listen - to
Listen to what one says
Long - for
He is longing for success, (desiring)
Look- for, at, into, after
Look for (searching)
Look at (to see)
Look after (to take of)
Look into (to investigate)
Familiar - with Object-to
Familiar with a subject (acquainted with). I object to this proposal.
Feed-on Part -with
This bird feeds on eggs. Part with a thing
Free - form, of Persist - in
I am free from social bondage. He persisted in saying so.
Glare -at
He glared at me in anger.
Grateful - to
I am grateful to you for this.
Hear - from
I have not heard from him.
Hinder - from
Hinder from doing something.
Indulge - in
Do not indulge in such actions.
Infer - from
What can you infer from this statement?
Involve - in
He is involved in this robbery.
Inquire - of, about, into
Inquire of a person about something
Inquire into a case, (investigate)
Laugh - at, with
Laugh at someone for his foolishness
Pity - for, on
Pity for means when we think of having pity.
Pity on mean when we have pity.
Plead - with, for
Plead with a person for something.
Plot - against
Plot against a person.
Pray - for, to
Pray for means to request.
Pray to God.
Prevail - over, on
Prevail over means to overcome
Prevail on means persuade
Prevent - from, by
He is prevented by circumstances from doing that Work
Prohibited - by, from
Prohibited for your children against a rainy day.
Quarrel - with, about
Quarrel with someone about something.
Recover -from
He has recovered from illness.
Rejoice - at
Rejoice at this success.
Rely - to
Give an early reply to y letter
Responsible - to, for
Responsible to a person for something.
Run - out, down, into
Run out means exhausted.
Run down means to condemn.
Run into means to collide.
Save - from
Save some one from trouble.
See - to, about, through
Following is a list of words followed by appropriate propositions.
Abide - in, at, with, for, by
Abide in a house.
Abide at a place.
Abide with a person.
Abide by the law.
Admit - to, into, of
I will admit you to the performance, (access)
He was admitted into the class.
His performance admits of his talents.
Abound - in, with
This land abounds in rivulets.
This sincere man abounded with blessings.
Abstain - from
Modern man cannot abstain from luxuries.
Accommodate - to, with
He accommodated himself to circumstances.
Rajiv accommodated Ashok with a loan.
Account - to, for
Take this money but account to the cashier.
You will have to account for your actions.
Accuse - of
The man accused of theft has been arrested.
Accustomed - to
He is accustomed to working hard.
Acquit - of
He has been acquitted of the charge.
Active - in, for, with, about
Active in work
Active in a cause
Active for an object
Active with a person
Active about something
Adapt - to
He adapted himself to the situation.
Agree - to, with, among, upon or on
Agree to a proposal.
Agree with a person.
Agree among themselves.
Agree on some subject.
Angry - with, at, for
Angry with a person.
Angry at an action.
Angry for doing something.
Answer - to, for
Answer to a person.
Answer for actions.
Apply - to, for, by, on
Apply to a person
Apply for something
Apply by a date
Apply on a paper
Approve - of
Do you approve of my plan?
Arrive - at, in
Arrive at a place.
Arrive in a car.
Attend - to, upon
Please attend to me. (pay attention)
The nurse is attending upon the patient, (serving)
Avail - of
He availed himself of the opportunity.
Banish - from
He was banished from the country.
Battle - of, between, for, against
Battle of Waterloo
Battle between armies
Battle for life
Battle against attackers
Bear - with, upon
Please bear with him, he’s only a child, (tolerate)
It will bear upon his health.
Beg - for
Beg for something
Believe - in
Believe him. (believe what he says).
Believe in him (have faith in him)
Because - of (something or someone)
I got into this mess because of him.
She got wet because of the rains.
Blind - to
He is blind to his defects.
Boast - of
He often boasts of his knowledge.
Break - into, out, away
Break into a house
Break out from prison
Break away from customs
Call - on or upon, for, about
Call on a person
Call for a thing
Call about a matter
Care - for, about, of
1 do not care for his remarks.
I do not care about your remarks
Take care of your pen.
Carry - on, off, out
Carry on with this trade. (Continue)
They carried off the trophy.
Orders must be carried out.
Clear - to, in, of
Clear to mind.
Clear in thinking.
Clear of annoyance.
Compare - to, with
'To' is used to compare different things,
'With' is used to compare similar things.
Compete - with, for
Compete with a person.
Compete for a prize.
Complain - of, to, against, for
Complain of headache
Complain to the manager
Complain against the peon
Complain for physical abuse
Congratulation - on, upon
I congratulate you on your success.
Consist - of, in
'Consist of means 'composed of
'Consist in' means to have as the main part.
Contrary - to
This is contrary to my proposal
Control - over
I have no control over his activities.
Converse - with, about
Converse with a person.
Converse about something.
Count - on
Count the money (to reckon)
Deal - in, with
'Deal in' means 'to have business'
'Deal out' (to distribute) playing cards.
'Deal with' (to tackle).
Differ - with, from
Differ with denotes disagreement.
Differ from means unlike.
Distinguish - between, from
Distinguish between two things.
Distinguish one thing from another.
Eager- for, in
Eager for favour.
Eager to pursue something.
Equal - to
You will have to be equal to the task.
Excel - in
He excels in every department of life.
Laugh with means share happiness
Listen - to
Listen to what one says
Long - for
He is longing for success, (desiring)
Look- for, at, into, after
Look for (searching)
Look at (to see)
Look after (to take of)
Look into (to investigate)
Familiar - with Object-to
Familiar with a subject (acquainted with). I object to this proposal.
Feed-on Part -with
This bird feeds on eggs. Part with a thing
Free - form, of Persist - in
I am free from social bondage. He persisted in saying so.
Glare -at
He glared at me in anger.
Grateful - to
I am grateful to you for this.
Hear - from
I have not heard from him.
Hinder - from
Hinder from doing something.
Indulge - in
Do not indulge in such actions.
Infer - from
What can you infer from this statement?
Involve - in
He is involved in this robbery.
Inquire - of, about, into
Inquire of a person about something
Inquire into a case, (investigate)
Laugh - at, with
Laugh at someone for his foolishness
Pity - for, on
Pity for means when we think of having pity.
Pity on mean when we have pity.
Plead - with, for
Plead with a person for something.
Plot - against
Plot against a person.
Pray - for, to
Pray for means to request.
Pray to God.
Prevail - over, on
Prevail over means to overcome
Prevail on means persuade
Prevent - from, by
He is prevented by circumstances from doing that Work
Prohibited - by, from
Prohibited for your children against a rainy day.
Quarrel - with, about
Quarrel with someone about something.
Recover -from
He has recovered from illness.
Rejoice - at
Rejoice at this success.
Rely - to
Give an early reply to y letter
Responsible - to, for
Responsible to a person for something.
Run - out, down, into
Run out means exhausted.
Run down means to condemn.
Run into means to collide.
Save - from
Save some one from trouble.
See - to, about, through
See to it.
I can see through the trick.
See about a matter.
Side - with
Side with a person (favour)
Speak - to, for
Speak to means to converse.
Speak for means to represent.
Stand - against
I cannot stand against his attack.
Succeed - in, to
Succeed in an undertaking.
Succeed to property.
Sympathize - with
You should sympathize with him.
Talk - to, about, over
Talk to a person about something
Talk over means to discuss
Tired - of
Tired of means to feel disgusted with
Vote - for, against
Vote for means to support.
Vote against means to oppose.
Wait - for, at
wait at the table for a person.
Wish - for, at
Wish for something.
Yield -to
Yield to the request of someone.
Prepositional Phrases with Their Meanings
I can see through the trick.
See about a matter.
Side - with
Side with a person (favour)
Speak - to, for
Speak to means to converse.
Speak for means to represent.
Stand - against
I cannot stand against his attack.
Succeed - in, to
Succeed in an undertaking.
Succeed to property.
Sympathize - with
You should sympathize with him.
Talk - to, about, over
Talk to a person about something
Talk over means to discuss
Tired - of
Tired of means to feel disgusted with
Vote - for, against
Vote for means to support.
Vote against means to oppose.
Wait - for, at
wait at the table for a person.
Wish - for, at
Wish for something.
Yield -to
Yield to the request of someone.
Prepositional Phrases with Their Meanings
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| Phrases | Meanings |
| 1 | Act for | To Work in place of another |
| 2 | Act upon | Influence |
| 3 | Agree with | Adjust |
| 4 | Ask after | Enquire |
| 5 | Ask for | Demand |
| 6 | Back up | Support |
| 7 | Back Out | Not Keeping one’s word |
| 8 | Be off | Go Away |
| 9 | Bear down | To Suppress forcefully |
| 10 | Bear with | Tolerate |
| 11 | Beat off | To overcome after a struggle |
| 12 | Blow out | Put off |
| 13 | Blow Up | Explode |
| 14 | Break in | Initiate |
| 15 | Break Off | Stop Suddenly |
| 16 | Bring about | Cause |
| 17 | Bring up | Look after |
| 18 | Call at | Visit at home |
| 19 | Call for | Demand, ask for |
| 20 | Call off | Cancel |
| 21 | Call on | Visit |
| 22 | Care for | Like |
| 23 | Carry on | Continue |
| 24 | Catch on | Understand |
| 25 | Clear off | Run away |
| 26 | Clear out | Go out |
| 27 | Come about | Happen |
| 28 | Come along . | Accompany |
| 29 | Come out | Reveal |
| 30 | Come Through | Succeed |
| 31 | Come Upon | Meet |
| 32 | Cook up | To Create Artificially |
| 33 | Count on | Depend |
| 34 | Cut down | Reduce |
| 35 | Cut in | Interrupt |
| 36 | Cut off | To Stop Completely |
| 37 | Cut short | Interrupt, discontinue |
| 38 | Cut Up | To become very sad |
| 39 | Deal with | Handle |
| 40 | Die Down | End |
| 41 | Dip out | Take out |
| 42 | Dispose of | Get rid of |
| 43 | Draw back | With draw |
| 44 | Draw in | Bring in |
| 45 | Draw up | Make |
| 46 | Drop in | Visit without any purpose |
| 47 | Drop out | Stop, get rid of |
| 48 | Egg on | Prompt, encourage |
| 49 | Fall Flat | In effective |
| 50 | Fall in | Stand in a line |
| 51 | Fall off | Decrease |
| 52 | Fall on | Catch |
| 53 | Fall out | Quarrel |
| 54 | Feel for | Have sympathy |
| 55 | Figure out | Understand |
| 56 | Fix up | Repair |
| 57 | Flare up | To get angry very quickly |
| 58 | Fool around | Waste Time |
| 59 | Get about | Able to move |
| 60 | Get across | Understand |
| 61 | Get ahead | Progress |
| 62 | Get along | Adjust |
| 63 | Get around | Avoid |
| 64 | Get away | Escape |
| 65 | Get By | Manage |
| 66 | Get on | Continue |
| 67 | Get over | Recover |
| 68 | Get through | Finish |
| 69 | Give away | Distribute |
| 70 | Give up | Renounce |
| 71 | Go back | With draw |
| 72 | Go on | Continue |
| 73 | Go over | Remember, revise |
| 74 | Go through | Suffer |
| 75 | Go with | Suitable |
| 76 | Hand down | Pass judgement |
| 77 | Hand in | Give |
| 78 | Hand out | Distribute |
| 79 | Hand over | Give the responsibility to another |
| 80 | Hang up | Disconnect the phone |
| 81 | Hold together | Unite |
| 82 | Hunt for | Search |
| 83 | Issue from | Come out |
| 84 | Join with | Share |
| 85 | Join up | Join the army |
| 86 | Keep back | Hide |
| 87 | Keep off | Stand away |
| 88 | Keep on | Continue |
| 89 | Knock off | Stop working/copy |
| 90 | Knock out | Defeat completely |
| 91 | Lay off | Stop work |
| 92 | Leave out | Forget |
| 93 | Let off | To free |
| 94 | Let on | Tell |
| 95 | Look for | Search |
| 96 | Look out | To be cautions |
| 97 | Make clear | Describe |
| 98 | Make out | Understand |
| 99 | Make up | Form |
| 100 | Part with | Give away |
| 101 | Pass away | Die |
| 102 | Pass out | Faint |
| 103 | Pass over | Not considering |
| 104 | Pick on | Quarrel |
| 105 | Prevail over | Exist |
| 106 | Pull through | Saved |
| 107 | Pull up | Stop |
| 108 | Push on | Struggle |
| 109 | Put across | Make one understand |
| 110 | Put off | Post pone |
| 111 | Put on | Wear |
| 112 | Put out | Depressed |
| 113 | Reason with | Argue |
| 114 | Reflect on | Think |
| 115 | Resort to | Accept help |
| 116 | Rest on | Depend on |
| 117 | Run out | Finish |
| 118 | See through | Complete, realize the trick |
| 119 | See to | Become responsible |
| 120 | Seek out | Find out |
| 121 | Set about | Start |
| 122 | Set aside | Save, reserve |
| 123 | Set in | Start |
| 124 | Set out | Go |
| 125 | Show up | Be present |
| 126 | Sit out | Hear patiently |
| 127 | Stand by | Support |
| 128 | Stand for | Represent |
| 129 | Stand out | Noticeable |
| 130 | Step down | Give up a position |
| 131 | Step up | Increase |
| 132 | Stick by | Remain loyal |
| 133 | Strike up | Start Suddenly |
| 134 | Take After | Similar |
| 135 | Take down | Write |
| 136 | Take in | Cheat |
| 137 | Take place | Happen |
| 138 | Take to | Be attracted to |
| 139 | Take up | Start |
| 140 | Tell off | Scold |
| 141 | Think out | Plan well |
| 142 | Touch on | Briefly talk about |
| 143 | Try on | Wear |
| 144 | Turn out | Manufacture |
| 145 | Turn up | To appear unexpectedly |
| 146 | Used to | Familiar with |
| 147 | Wade into | Attack |
| 148 | Wait for | Expect |
| 149 | Wait on | Serve |
| 150 | Wind up | Stop |
Assignment - 1
Choose the correct preposition from the ones in brackets:
- You must abide _ the regulations, (with, by)
- I found it difficult to cope _ the management, (in, with)
- His answer was _ the negative, (in, on, for)
- The girl was named _ her grandmother, (on, after)
- She is never free _ pain, (out, from, on)
- Gypsies have encroached _ his land, (over, in, on)
- The doctor advised him to abstain _ smoking, (from, on)
- Bear _ me and I will explain the matter fully, (by, with, on)
- No man should be a slave _ his passion, (to, of)
- This statement is different _ that he made last year, (than, from)
Assignment - 2
Choose the correct prepositional phrase:
- I decided to _ my wealth to the poor.(give away/give up)
- The match was _ due to rain, (called in/called off)
- She decided to _ her new dress, (put on/put across)
- The guard cautioned the tourists to _ for snakes, (look out/look away)
- The government decided to __ plans to improve sanitation in the villages, (dispose of/ draw up)
- Asha was _ about her role in the play, (worked off/worked up)
- I _ a good part of my income as savings, (set aside/set in)
- Rahul expected Shona to _ him all time, (wait on/ wait at)
- Arun was _ at work due to an emergency. ( held on/held up)
- Yesterday, my aunt __ my house, (called at/ called on)
Assignment- 3
Choose the correct preposition:
1. I found it difficult to cope _ mathematics, (with, by)
2. He was cautioned _ believing rumours, (for, against)
3 . Raju is fond __ tea. (with, of)
4. The dog jumped _ the fence, (in, over)
5. What are you looking _ ? (for, in)
6. The baby lay _ its mother, (along, beside)
7. Give me tea _ sugar, (without, within)
8. The doctor advised him to abstain _ smoking, (with, from)
9. Do not interfere _ the affairs of others, (in, with)
10. Your statement is not relevant _ our discussion, (for, to)
Choose the correct preposition:
1. I found it difficult to cope _ mathematics, (with, by)
2. He was cautioned _ believing rumours, (for, against)
3 . Raju is fond __ tea. (with, of)
4. The dog jumped _ the fence, (in, over)
5. What are you looking _ ? (for, in)
6. The baby lay _ its mother, (along, beside)
7. Give me tea _ sugar, (without, within)
8. The doctor advised him to abstain _ smoking, (with, from)
9. Do not interfere _ the affairs of others, (in, with)
10. Your statement is not relevant _ our discussion, (for, to)
Answers
Assignment -1
1. by
2. With
3. In
4. After
5. From
6. on
7. From
8. With
9. To
10. From
Assignment - 2
1. Give away
2. Called off
3. Put on
4. Look out
5. Draw up
6. Worked up
7. Set aside
8. Wait on
9. Help up
10. Called at
Assignment - 3
1. with
2. Against
3. of
4. over
5. For
6. beside
7. Without
8. From
9. in
10. To
1. by
2. With
3. In
4. After
5. From
6. on
7. From
8. With
9. To
10. From
Assignment - 2
1. Give away
2. Called off
3. Put on
4. Look out
5. Draw up
6. Worked up
7. Set aside
8. Wait on
9. Help up
10. Called at
Assignment - 3
1. with
2. Against
3. of
4. over
5. For
6. beside
7. Without
8. From
9. in
10. To
Assignment - 4
(ERROR SPOTTING)
1. There are many (A) /ways of which (B) /inflation can (C) /be measured. (D) No error (E)
2. This project is (A) / too big to (B) / undertake successfully at (C) / such a short notice. (D) No error. (E)
3 . In present the (A)/ prices of food grains (B)/ are high all (C)/ over the world. (D) No error (E)
4. The media has played(A) a key role in(B) the success of LOC Kargil which(C) reflecting a real picture of Kargil war.(D) No error.(E)
5 . Taken into consideration (A) / the advice of his (B) / colleagues he decided (C) / to stay in the Institute. (D) / No error (E)
(ERROR SPOTTING)
1. There are many (A) /ways of which (B) /inflation can (C) /be measured. (D) No error (E)
2. This project is (A) / too big to (B) / undertake successfully at (C) / such a short notice. (D) No error. (E)
3 . In present the (A)/ prices of food grains (B)/ are high all (C)/ over the world. (D) No error (E)
4. The media has played(A) a key role in(B) the success of LOC Kargil which(C) reflecting a real picture of Kargil war.(D) No error.(E)
5 . Taken into consideration (A) / the advice of his (B) / colleagues he decided (C) / to stay in the Institute. (D) / No error (E)
| Q | A | Remarks |
| 1 | B | "of' is wrong preposition, correct one is "in" |
| 2 | C | 'be undertaken' is the correct expression |
| 3 | A | "In" is a wrong preposition, correct one is "at" |
| 4 | C | "by" should replace "which" |
| 5 | A | "Taking into consideration" is the correct compound preposition |
Assignment - 5
SENTENCE CORRECTION
1. In our opinion Mr. Dayal's son has carry forward the business well in his absence.
(1) Carried through (2) been carried out (3) carried on (4) been carrying away (5) No correction required.
2. Absence of any guidelines, they are unwilling to take up the project.
(1) Absent of (2) In the absence of (3) Because of the absence (4) Without being absent (5) No correction required
3. The prayer is most likely to start at 6.00 am.
(l) be most likely stared by (2) is mostly liked to start at (3) is mostly like to starting at (4) is most likely start at (5) No correction required
4. Anil's friends have convinced him withdrawn his resignation.
(1) in withdrawing him (2) for withdrawal of (3) to withdraw from his (4) to withdraw his
(5) No correction required
5 . Many accidents at the factory are caused of workers do not read warning signs.
(1) is the cause of (2) are caused by (3) are caused because (4) are a cause of (5) No correction
| Q | A | Remarks |
| 1 | 3 | "carried on" |
| 2 | 2 | 'in the absence of is a correct expression |
| 3 | 5 | An adverb is qualifying another adverb |
| 4 | 4 | Infinitive verb 'to withdraw' is required |
| 5 | 3 | 'because' explains the reason |
Assignment - 6
SENTENCE CORRECTION
1. As a famous historian he has travelled around the world giving lectures on rare subjects.
(A) rarely to subjects
(B) of rare subject
(C) with rarest of subject
(D) in subjects rarely
(E) No correction required
1. As a famous historian he has travelled around the world giving lectures on rare subjects.
(A) rarely to subjects
(B) of rare subject
(C) with rarest of subject
(D) in subjects rarely
(E) No correction required
2. He has received no other message than an urgent telegram asking him to rush village soon. (a) asked him to rush his village
(b) asking him to have to his village
(c) asking him to rush to his village
(d) asking him rushing at his village
(e) No correction required
(b) asking him to have to his village
(c) asking him to rush to his village
(d) asking him rushing at his village
(e) No correction required
3. It is not true that a person who is good into studies is necessarily intelligent.
1) is good into study
2) is good at studies
3) has best at study
4) has been good to studies
5) No Correction
1) is good into study
2) is good at studies
3) has best at study
4) has been good to studies
5) No Correction
4. This exercise is considerably difficult for all those who suffer with cough.
1) who suffer from
2) which suffer from
3) who suffers from 4
4) who were suffered from
5) No Correction Required
1) who suffer from
2) which suffer from
3) who suffers from 4
4) who were suffered from
5) No Correction Required
5. All the allegations levelled against him were found to be baseless.
(1) Levelled for
(2) level with
(3) level against
(2) level with
(3) level against
(4) Levelling with
(5) No correction required.
(5) No correction required.
| Q | A | Remarks |
| 1 | E | Adjective 'rare' is required with plural noun |
| 2 | C | "rush" is always followed by "to" |
| 3 | 2 | "good"+ "at" is the correct combination |
| 4 | 1 | "suffer" is followed by "from" |
| 5 | 5 | "levelled" is followed by "against" |
Assignment - 7
SENTENCE CORRECTION
- The meeting was postponed due to lack of quorum.
(A) Due
(B) Because of
(C) For
(D) Against the
(E) No correction
- Despite all my efforts I could not prevail him to attend next week's conference.
(a) was unable to prevail
(b) cannot prevail for
(c) could not prevail on
(d) am not able to prevail with
(e) no correction
- Salaries in state owned enterprises today have to be in line on prevailing market rates in order to reduce turnover.
(A) been online with
(B) to be aligned on
(C) been in line for
(D) to be in line with
(E) No correction
- Newspapers have great power because their enormous circulation.
(A) on account
(B) because of
(C) as a result
(D) owing
(E) No correction required
- Attempts by both parties to reach for a consensus have not succeeded.
(A) reach at
(B) to reach
(C) in reaching to
(D) to reach upon
(E) No correction required
- Police said that basis on secret information, a trap was laid and the criminal was arrested near the station.
(A) as basis of
(B) that based on
(C) as base on
(D) that base in
(E) No correction
- With order to help outstation candidates planning to move to the city, a few colleges load their application forms online.
(A) In order to
(B) As order in
(C) Along with order to
(D) In ordering to
(E) No correction
- The whole atmosphere was sweetly dominated with the fascinating perfume and soft western music.
(A) from a fascinating perfume and
(B) of a fascinating perfume and...
(C) by a fascinating perfume and
(D) Nearly fascinating perfume and
(E) No correction required
- Girls from middle class become shy, withdrawn and lose confidence for themselves.
(A) lose confidence to themselves
(B) lose confidence in themselves
(C) lose confidence of themselves
(D) lose confidence about themselves
(E) No correction required
Answers
| Q | A | Remarks |
| 1 | C | Due to should be preceded by a be form |
| 2 | C | "prevail" takes the preposition "on" |
| 3 | D | “in line with" is the correct expression |
| 4 | B | "because" takes the preposition "of' |
| 5 | B | "reach" will not take a preposition |
| 6 | B | "based on" is the correct expression |
| 7 | A | "in order to" is the correct compound preposition |
| 8 | C | dominated will be followed by “by" |
| 9 | B | "lose confidence" + "in" is the correct expression |
Prepared by,
IACE, Hyderbad.
Published date : 11 Jun 2015 11:57AM
