Error Correction- Proper use of Preposition.

Errors Correction - Proper Use of Prepositions

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 Errors Correction- Proper use of Preposition.

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Proper use of prepositions is important for effective and accurate communication in written and spoken English. Some important factors to keep in mind when using prepositions are:

Understanding the meaning of the preposition: Prepositions have different meanings and uses, and it's important to choose the right one based on the context of the sentence.

Knowing the appropriate preposition for a particular word or phrase: Certain words and phrases are commonly used with specific prepositions, and it's important to learn these collocations.

Being aware of preposition errors: Common errors include using the wrong preposition, omitting the preposition, or using unnecessary prepositions. It's important to proofread your writing to avoid these mistakes.

Understanding prepositions in relation to verbs: Some verbs are commonly used with specific prepositions to convey a particular meaning. For example, "listen to" is correct, but "listen at" is incorrect.

Knowing when to use prepositions with time and place: Prepositions are often used to indicate time or location. For example, "on Monday" or "in the park."

Keeping prepositions close to the words they modify: Prepositions should be used immediately before the noun or pronoun they modify.

By keeping these factors in mind, you can use prepositions correctly and effectively in your writing and speaking.

Preposition: Preposition is word placed before Noun or Pronoun to show its relation to some other word in sentence.

Example no 1 The book is "on" the table.

Example no 2 The water is "in" the glass.

Preposition of Place:

Such as On, Over, Above, In, Under, Against, Beside, Across, At.

I: The paper is on the table means in contact with surface of table.

II: The paper is over the table means not in touch with the table.

III: The paper is above the table means little over the table.

IV: The paper is in the table means Inside the drawer.

V: The paper is the Under the table means on the floor but within the area covered by the table

VI: The paper is lying against the table means resting against or in touch with.

VII: The paper is lying beside the table means near the table but very close to it.

VIII: He walked across the park means stretching from one side to another.

IX: Through: I Passed through the park means not in any specification.

X: He lives at lala Musa in Gujrat means not exact location mentioned .

 Preposition of Time

At, On, In, By, After.

I: I shall reach the college at 10:30( exact Time).

II: I shall reach the college by 10:30.(come before exact time).

III: He reached the station in time( Come before exact time).

IV: He reached the station on time(Means Exact Time).

At: At six O clock, at noon, at midnight.

On : On Monday, On July 29th, On Eid day.

In: In August, In winter, In the morning, In the evening.

Preposition of Manner:

1 We travel by bus/train/boat/sea/plane/air.

2 We travel on horseback, on foot, on a bicycle, or by bicycle.

3 We arrive in a country or town.

4 We arrive at any destination an address, a hotel, theater, or station.

5 We get in/into a public or private vehicle.

6 We get out of public or private vehicle.

 Prepositions of directions:

1 He is in the room. 

2 He jumped into the river.

3 I killed the cat of my relative.

4 The branch of tree was broken off.

5 The cat ran towards the rat means in the direction of something.

6 He is standing behind the curtain.

7 He was killed by the robber.

8 He was killed by the robber with a hatchet.

These following words always take preposition: At

Aimed

Laughed

Rejoiced

Jeer

Sneered

Knocked

Alarmed

 some Example:

He laughed at my folly.

Do not jeer at the poor.

Who knocked at the door.

2 Usage of For:

Eligible

Hope

Compete

Apologize

Famous

Notorious

Long

Some Example:

He is famous for singing.

He is notorious for gambling.

Please hope for the best.

Woman are not eligible for this post.

He apologized for his silly behaviour.

3 Usage of From:

Disqualified

Different

Prohibit

Differ

Some Example:

He prohibited me from smoking.

Cats differ from dogs sharply

He Alighted from the train at 6am

He is disqualified from constesting the election.

4 Usage of "Of"

Accuse

Approve

Ashamed

Avail

Boast

Consist

Devoid

Jealous

Proud

Ignorant

Some Example:

He was accused of theft

I do not approve of your conduct

Iam not ashamed of my deeds

He is jealous of my success

5 Usage of with:

Agree

Competed

Comply

Familiar

Quarrel

Gifted

Overwhelm

I agree with you in this matter

Do not quarrel with your neighbour

He is gifted with the power of speech.

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