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Noun, Verb and Adjective Preposition Combinations in English

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Prepositions and the rules concerning their usage can be confusing to learners of English as a second language. Basically, prepositions are connecting words that join objects to other parts of sentences. Preposition choice is determined by the noun, verb, adjective or particle which precedes it. Learn noun, verb and adjective preposition combinations in English.

Noun + Preposition Combinations

English has many examples of nouns coming after prepositions

Preposition Combinations

Preposition Combinations

Adjective + Preposition Combinations

English also has many instances of prepositions coming after adjectives. In many cases, the prepositions precede phrases containing nouns, as in example (a), or pronouns, as in example (b). It is also possible for the prepositions to precede an -ing verb, as in (c).

(a) I was amazed at all the improvements.

(b) We were all shocked by his behaviour.

(c) Because the exam was more difficult than I expected, I’m worried about passing.

Here are some more adjectives and prepositions that are used together:

Preposition Combinations

Preposition Combinations

Preposition Combinations

Preposition Combinations

Preposition Combinations

Verb + Preposition Combinations

Many English prepositions also follow verbs. Sometimes they introduce a phrase that contains a noun, as in example (a). They can also introduce a noun, as in example (b), or an -ing verb, as in example (c).

(a) I don’t know how long we can depend on his generosity. He has already done so much for us.

(b) Many of the town’s residents relied on neighbours for help during the flood.

(c) She believes in helping people who are less fortunate than her.

Here are some other verbs and prepositions that are used together:

Preposition Combinations

Preposition Combinations

Preposition Combinations

Preposition Combinations

Prepositions that Indicate Other Relationships

Preposition Combinations

Asking Questions with Prepositions

Preposition Combinations

Gopal Kumar...

Thursday 7th of January 2021

Good....

anya

Saturday 12th of December 2020

Hi

Yana

Thursday 12th of November 2020

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH! THAT WAS INCREDIBLY USEFUL! YOU HELPED ME A LOOOOOOOT! THANKS A MILLION

Charlie

Tuesday 28th of July 2020

It's very useful for me.

Pasaw

Saturday 27th of June 2020

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