how to use prepositions

 

how to use prepositions.

from

1. the boy was absent from school.

2. you must abstain from smoking.

3. you must avoid smoking.

4. my uncle has come from Assam.

5. he prevents me from going there

By

1. his company is progressing by leaps and bounds.

2. I was accompanied by my father.

3. please don't get disturbed by this news.

4. he was highly amused by my story.

5. this packet should reach Mumbai by Monday.

With

1. you don't know how to deal with others.

2. we should be acquainted with the English language.

3. he was gifted with the talent for painting.

4. we got fed up with his behaviour.

5. my boss was pleased with me.

In

1. he was absorbed in his work.

2. shila is deaf in one ear.

3. you must be polite in your behaviour.

4. he is well versed in music.

Of

1. he was sure of success.

2. he is fully aware of his weakness.

3. he is fond of mangoes.

4. he reminds me of his brother.

5. it's a matter of great honour for me.

For

1. In she preparing for the test?

2. I always care for him.

3. he apologized to me for his misbehavior.

4. he will have to account for the money.

To

1. he is addicted to smoking.

2. some people prefer wealth to health.

3. he referred the matter to the higher authorities.

Into

1. the police inquired into the matter.

2. we put our books into our bags.

3. he went into the room.

Against

1. I always want you against your enemies.

2. the doctor warned him against working too hard.

On

1. his criticism is not based on facts.

2. why are you bent on going there?

3. we cannot rely on him.

Over

1. snow is scattered over the road.

2. The bridge is over the river.

About

1. the mother is worried about her son's health.

2. she was inquiring about Seema.

phrase prepositions

1. I was about to go.

2. he succeeded by dint of hard work.

3. we should be prepared to sacrifice everything for the sake of our country.

4. we should act in favour of our friends.

5. we must work in order to live.

6. my friend came to see me in spite of being very busy.

7. can you give me your bicycle in exchange for my watch?

8. he had to leave suddenly in the midst of meeting.

9. Pankaj had to give up studies for want of money.