ABHISHEK GHOSH

What's New?

SPEEDY Railway Book (English)

English Grammer : Use of Prepositions - Part 2

 English Grammer : Use of Prepositions - Part 2

Use of Prepositions - Part 2

Dear Readers,
You must solve the English Vocabulary Test/Quiz regularly from Achiever's Rule. You should follow the English Study material, Banking Articles, Current Affairs Update, Current Affairs Articles to  for the upcoming Competitive Govt. Exams like SSC CGL, Banking, Rail etc.  You must also download the available PDFs.
Over-
Above- The Sun looks over the earth.
More Than- He is over fifty years old.

Through-
Across the interior or anything- He passed through this wood.
Cause- He has got the prize through industry.



To-
Direction towards- He went to Kolkata for higher education.
Adaptation- He does not stand to reason.
Comparison- As there is three is to nine, so four is to twelve.
Purpose- I went there to see him.
Limit- They was almost killed to a man.
Result- Water has turned to ice.

Under-
Less Than- The price of the book is under thirty rupees.
In subordination to, subject to- The volunteers are under me. The case is under trial.
Below- He stood under the tree.
Represented by- He traveled under a disguise.

With-
Accompanied by- I went there with my sister.
Point of reference- He is popular with the people. What is wrong with you?
Instrument- He did it with his own hand.
In spite of- With all his faults, I love him.


Appropriate Prepositions-
Certain word takes particular prepositions after them. A few examples are given below.

Abide By (Obey) - I shall abide by your decision.
Abound in (Being in plenty of number) - Wild animals abound in Indian forests.
Absent from (not being present) - He was absent from the meeting.
Absolve from (free from) - I absolve you from the blame.
Absorbed in (deeply engaged) – He is absorbed in deep thought.
Abstain From (not indulge into) - I shall abstain from smoking.
Accede to (Agree with) – I cannot accede to your request.
Access to (right of approaching) - We have free access to him.,
Accessible to (available) – The MLA is accessible to the common people.
Accommodate with (help) - He accommodated me with a loan.
Accompanied by (being companion) – I was accompanied there by my friends.
Accomplished in (Expert) – The girl is accomplished in singing.
Accord to (give) - They accorded a grand reception to the leader.
Accountable to (responsible)- We all are accountable to God for all our deeds.
Accused of (Charged) - He was accused of theft.
Acquit of (Release) – I acquit you of the charge.
Adapted to (one’s ability) – This work is not adapted to my abilities.
Addicted to (Having deep affection for something) – He is addicted to alcohol.
Adept in (efficient) – He is adept in music.
Adequate to (sufficient) – This amount is adequate to our need.
Adjacent to (Close to) - His house is adjacent to mine.
Admit to (taken to place)- Her mother is admitted to the hospital.
Adverse to (Against) –
Your plan is adverse to our interest.
Affinity between (Similarity)- There is a affinity between two siblings.
Agree With (Having similar opinion) - I am agreed with you on this point.
Aim at (target) - He aimed at the flying bird.
Alliance with- England has formed an alliance with us.
Alive to (conscious of) – I am alive to my danger.
Allot To (assign) – Fifty percent of the total land is allotted to me.
Aloof from (Keep Away)- Keep aloof from bad friends.


banner
Join Your Competitor in FB Groups
Join Your Competitor in Telegram Groups
Study Materials and Important Notifications
Latest Govt. Schemes Monthly PDF Download
Newsletters Form

  • Comments
  • Google+
  • Disqus