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Preposition - Part 1
Confusion about the use of certain prepositions
1. By, with
By is used for the person who acts, while with is used for the instrument.
ஒரு வேலை இதனால் செய்யப்பட்டது என்பதைக் குறிப்பிடும்பொழுது, by என்ற preposition எந்த நபரால் செய்யப்பட்டது என்பதைக் குறிப்பிடும் பொழுது பயன்படுத்தப்படுகிறது. With என்ற preposition எந்த பொருளின் உதவியினால் அந்த வேலை செய்யப்பட்டது என்பதைக் குறிப்பிடுகிறது.
An Orange is cut
An Orange is cut with a knife - correct
Knife - கத்தி என்பது ஒரு பொருளாகும். எனவே with என்ற preposition பயன்படுத்தப்பட்டுள்ளது.
The drawer was filled
The drawer was filled with books. - correct
You must write by a pen. - incorrect
You must write with a pen. - correct
Note.
The police was killed by a robber with a dagger.
An apple was cut by my sister with a knife.
கொடுக்கப்பட்ட வாக்கியத்தில் யாரால் ஆப்பிள் நறுக்கப்பட்டது என்ற பொழுது 'அந்த நபரைக்" குறிப்பிடுகிறது.
அதனால் by my mother என்றும், எதனால் வெட்டப்பட்டது என்று கூறும்பொழுது அந்த பொருளை குறிப்பிடுகிறது, எனவே with knife என்றும் சொல்லப்பட்டுள்ளது.
2. With, by
By is used to express the means or the agency of an action. It is also used to indicate the means of travel , transport or conveyance.
Example
He makes his living with teaching. - incorrect
He makes his living by teaching- correct
கற்பித்தல் மூலம் அவர் வாழ்க்கை நடத்துகிறார்.
எதன் வழியாக என்ற வினாவிற்கு கற்பித்தல் வருவதால் வாக்கியத்தில் by பயன்படுத்தப்பட்டுள்ளது.
We went to the market with car.- incorrect
கற்பித்தல் மூலம் அவர் வாழ்க்கை நடத்துகிறார்.
எதன் வழியாக என்ற வினாவிற்கு கற்பித்தல் வருவதால் வாக்கியத்தில் by பயன்படுத்தப்பட்டுள்ளது.
We went to the market with car.- incorrect
We went to the market by car. - correct
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Preposition - Part 2
Confusion about the use of certain prepositions
1. She will telephone himon tomorrow. - incorrect
2. She will telephone him tomorrow. - correct
Omission of a preposition before words that can be used both as nouns and adverbs.
ஒரு சொல் பெயர்ச்சொல்லாகவும், வினை உரிச்சொல்லாகவும் வரும் பொழுது அந்த சொல்லுக்கு முன்பு preposition வருவதில்லை. எனவே tomorrow என்ற சொல்லுக்கு முன்பு on பயன்படுத்தக்கூடாது.
2. He promised to meet meon tomorrow morning - incorrect
Confusion about the use of certain prepositions
1. She will telephone him
2. She will telephone him tomorrow. - correct
Omission of a preposition before words that can be used both as nouns and adverbs.
ஒரு சொல் பெயர்ச்சொல்லாகவும், வினை உரிச்சொல்லாகவும் வரும் பொழுது அந்த சொல்லுக்கு முன்பு preposition வருவதில்லை. எனவே tomorrow என்ற சொல்லுக்கு முன்பு on பயன்படுத்தக்கூடாது.
2. He promised to meet me
He promised to meet me tomorrow morning - correct
3. She resemblesto her mother - incorrect
3. She resembles
She resembles her mother - correct
No preposition is required after the verb.
No preposition is required after the verb.
Resembles ஐ அடுத்து இங்கு preposition பயன்படுத்த தேவையில்லை.
4. I metwith him yesterday - incorrect
4. I met
I met him yesterday - correct
No preposition is required after transitive verbs.
Transitive verb-ஐ அடுத்து preposition வருவதில்லை.
எனவே met-ஐ அடுத்து with என்ற preposition-ஐ பயன்படுத்த தேவையில்லை.
5. She asked a question to him - incorrect.
No preposition is required after transitive verbs.
Transitive verb-ஐ அடுத்து preposition வருவதில்லை.
எனவே met-ஐ அடுத்து with என்ற preposition-ஐ பயன்படுத்த தேவையில்லை.
5. She asked a question
She asked a question him - correct
6. The police caught
The police caught him - correct.
7. Please waitfor a minute - incorrect.
7. Please wait
Please wait a minute - correct.
Before the expression of time, we don't use preposition.
Before the expression of time, we don't use preposition.
நேரத்தை சொல்லும் இடத்திற்கு முன்பு preposition வருவதில்லை.
8. He will be twenty-one
He will be twenty-one next June - correct.
9. She met him
She met him last Sunday. - correct
10. I will meet himon next Monday.- incorrect
10. I will meet him
I will meet him next Monday - correct.
When a noun that has a time reference (day, month) is preceded by an adjective, no preposition is required. In the above examples, the time references are preceded by the adjectives like next, last etc.
மேலே கொடுக்கப்பட்டுள்ள வாக்கியங்களில் நேரத்தை குறிக்க பயன்படும் வார்த்தைகளுக்கு முன்பும், நாட்கள் மற்றும் மாதங்களை குறிக்கும் வார்த்தைகளுக்கு முன்பும் adjective ஆன last, next என்ற வார்த்தைகள் பயன்படுத்தப்பட்டுள்ளன. அந்த adjective-க்கு முன்பு preposition பயன்படுத்த அவசியமில்லை.
Preposition - Part 3
Confusion about the use of certain prepositions
Between
When between is used to link two points of time, it must be followed by and, not by to.
Between என்ற preposition-ஐ இரண்டு நேரங்களை இணைப்பதற்காக பயன்படுத்தும் பொழுது அதனைத் தொடர்ந்து and என்ற வார்த்தைதான் பயன்படுத்த வேண்டும். To என்ற வார்த்தையை பயன்படுத்தக்கூடாது.
Examples
Confusion about the use of certain prepositions
Between
When between is used to link two points of time, it must be followed by and, not by to.
Between என்ற preposition-ஐ இரண்டு நேரங்களை இணைப்பதற்காக பயன்படுத்தும் பொழுது அதனைத் தொடர்ந்து and என்ற வார்த்தைதான் பயன்படுத்த வேண்டும். To என்ற வார்த்தையை பயன்படுத்தக்கூடாது.
Examples
- The meeting will be held between 3
to6 pm - incorrect. - The meeting will be held between 3 pm and 6 pm.- correct
- He was listening to the music between 10 a.m.
to1 p.m. -incorrect - He was listening to the music between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. - correct
- The office is closed for lunch between 1 p.m.
to2 p.m. -incorrect - The office is closed for lunch between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - correct
Between, among
Between is used in speaking of two persons or things; among refers to more than two persons or things.
இரண்டு பொருட்களையோ மற்றும் இரண்டு நபர்களையோ தொடர்புபடுத்தும் பொழுது between என்ற preposition பயன்படுத்தப்படும்.
இரண்டுக்கும் மேற்பட்ட பொருட்களையோ நபர்களையோ குறிப்பிடும்பொழுது among என்ற preposition பயன்படுத்த வேண்டும்.
- A quarrel arose
betweenthe four sisters - incorrect - A quarrel arose among the four sisters - correct
- He distributed the sweets
amongRaju and Gopal.- incorrect - He distributed the sweets between Raju and Gopal. - correct
There are only two specimens.
- We have to choose
amongthe two - incorrect. - We have to choose between the two - correct.
- She quickly disappeared
betweenthe crowd - incorrect - She quickly disappeared among the crowd - correct
Preposition - Part 4
Omission of a preposition where it is required - Preposition தேவைப்படும் இடங்களில் பயன்படுத்தாமல் வருவதால் ஏற்படும் தவறுகள்.
Some verbs which do not take prepositions - சில வினைச் சொற்களை தொடர்ந்து preposition வருவதில்லை
lack, approach , enter, discuss, many, resemble, order, regret , request, emphasize, stress.
Some verbs which do not take prepositions - சில வினைச் சொற்களை தொடர்ந்து preposition வருவதில்லை..
Omission of a preposition where it is required - Preposition தேவைப்படும் இடங்களில் பயன்படுத்தாமல் வருவதால் ஏற்படும் தவறுகள்.
- She
pickedthe pieces of chalk found on the floor - incorrect - She picked up the pieces of chalk found on the floor- correct
- The students
saidthe teacher - incorrect - The students said to the teacher - correct
- He
turnedthe radio - incorrect - He turned on the radio - correct
- Time and Tide
waitnone - incorrect - Time and Tide wait for none - correct
- They are
madeeach other - incorrect - They are made for each other - correct
- She described / treated / classified him a liar - incorrect
- She described / treated / classified him as a liar - correct
Some verbs which do not take prepositions - சில வினைச் சொற்களை தொடர்ந்து preposition வருவதில்லை
lack, approach , enter, discuss, many, resemble, order, regret , request, emphasize, stress.
- The naughty boys were not allowed to enter
intothe class - incorrect - The naughty boys were not allowed to enter the class - correct
- Although he is clever, he lacks
ofexperience. - incorrect - Although he is clever, he lacks experience. - correct
- Raja discussed
aboutthe tour yesterday - incorrect - Raja discussed the tour yesterday - correct
- I have ordered
fora cup of coffee - incorrect - I have ordered a cup of coffee - correct
- He requested
formy help - incorrect - He requested my help - correct
- We regret
forthe inconvenience - incorrect - We regret the inconvenience - correct
- Mohamed described
aboutthe subject - incorrect - Mohamed described the subject - correct
- The train is now approaching
toChennai - incorrect - The train is now approaching Chennai - correct
- She closely resembles
toher mother - incorrect - She closely resembles her mother - correct
Some verbs which do not take prepositions - சில வினைச் சொற்களை தொடர்ந்து preposition வருவதில்லை..
We regret for the inconvenience - incorrect.
We regret the inconvenience - correct.
The bull attacked against the old man - incorrect.
The bull attacked the old man - correct.
They approached to the inspection bungalow - incorrect
They approached the inspection bungalow - incorrect
He accompanied with his friends to college. -incorrect
He accompanied his friends to college. -incorrect
She has answered to all their questions - incorrect
She has answered all their questions - correct
He told to me that he was busy. incorrect
He told me that he was busy. correct
This session, we will emphasize about quality service - incorrect
This session, we will emphasize quality service - incorrect
I will consider about your offer. - incorrect
I will consider your offer - correct
Athna greatly influences to the field of politics - incorrect.
Athna greatly influences the field of politics - correct
My English teacher emphasized on the importance of English communication. - incorrect
My English teacher emphasized the importance of English communication. - correct
Don't ask to her her name. - incorrect
Don't ask her her name. - correct
Some verbs will take their own prepositions only,
Example
Listen to
leave for
confident of
rather than
suffer from
succeed in
congratulate on
knock at
good at
arrive at
poor in
concentrate on
rely on
angry with
Athly is good in mathematics - incorrect
Athly is good at mathematics - correct
Laalu is poor at English - incorrect
Laalu is poor in English - correct
The teacher is angry on you - incorrect
The teacher is angry with you - correct
Preposition - Part 6
Some words will take their own prepositions only
The teacher is angry on you - incorrect
The teacher is angry with you - correct
Rama is confident on his success - incorrect
Rama is confident of his success - correct
She always sympathize for the poor - incorrect
She always sympathize with the poor - correct
Students should aim in first class. - incorrect
Students should aim at first class. Correct
Ravi knocked the door - incorrect
Ravi knocked at the door - correct
I sympathize for the plight of the street children - incorrect
I sympathize with the plight of the street children - correct
I can cope up with my work - incorrect
I can cope with my work - correct
Masha congratulated me for my success - incorrect
Masha congratulated me on my success - correct
Today, I am leaving to India. - incorrect
Today, I am leaving for India - correct
I listened the music - incorrect
I listened to the music - correct
Geetha is suffering with fever - incorrect
Geetha is suffering from fever - correct
He should congratulate himself for his good fortune - incorrect
He should congratulate himself on his good fortune - correct
He arrived in the station just before the train left - incorrect
He arrived at the station just before the train left - correct
("arrive at" is used for buildings, particular place and part of buildings)
arrive-ஐ தொடர்ந்து at வரும்பொழுது, அது கட்டிடங்களுக்கும், கட்டிடத்தின் சில பகுதிகளுக்கும், சில குறிப்பிட்ட இடங்களை சொல்லும் பொழுதும் பயன்படுத்தப்படுகிறது.
She arrived at Chennai - incorrect
Some words will take their own prepositions only
The teacher is angry on you - incorrect
The teacher is angry with you - correct
Rama is confident on his success - incorrect
Rama is confident of his success - correct
She always sympathize for the poor - incorrect
She always sympathize with the poor - correct
Students should aim in first class. - incorrect
Students should aim at first class. Correct
Ravi knocked the door - incorrect
Ravi knocked at the door - correct
I sympathize for the plight of the street children - incorrect
I sympathize with the plight of the street children - correct
I can cope up with my work - incorrect
I can cope with my work - correct
Masha congratulated me for my success - incorrect
Masha congratulated me on my success - correct
Today, I am leaving to India. - incorrect
Today, I am leaving for India - correct
I listened the music - incorrect
I listened to the music - correct
Geetha is suffering with fever - incorrect
Geetha is suffering from fever - correct
He should congratulate himself for his good fortune - incorrect
He should congratulate himself on his good fortune - correct
He arrived in the station just before the train left - incorrect
He arrived at the station just before the train left - correct
("arrive at" is used for buildings, particular place and part of buildings)
arrive-ஐ தொடர்ந்து at வரும்பொழுது, அது கட்டிடங்களுக்கும், கட்டிடத்தின் சில பகுதிகளுக்கும், சில குறிப்பிட்ட இடங்களை சொல்லும் பொழுதும் பயன்படுத்தப்படுகிறது.
She arrived at Chennai - incorrect
She arrived in Chennai - correct
("arrived in" is used for towns, cities and countries)
arrive in என்ற வார்த்தை நகரங்கள் மற்றும் நாடுகளை குறிப்பிடும் இடங்களில் பயன்படுத்த வேண்டும்.
("arrived in" is used for towns, cities and countries)
arrive in என்ற வார்த்தை நகரங்கள் மற்றும் நாடுகளை குறிப்பிடும் இடங்களில் பயன்படுத்த வேண்டும்.
Preposition - Part 7
Some words will take their own prepositions only
Look in me when I'm talking to you - incorrect
Look at me when I'm talking to you - correct
Some words will take their own prepositions only
Look in me when I'm talking to you - incorrect
Look at me when I'm talking to you - correct
I did not know what he was hinting with. - incorrect
I did not know what he was hinting at. - correct
The principal glanced nervously on his watch. - incorrect
The principal glanced nervously at his watch. - correct
I did not know what he was hinting at. - correct
The principal glanced nervously on his watch. - incorrect
The principal glanced nervously at his watch. - correct
Radha derived comfort with the fact that her daughter was safe in America. - incorrect
Radha derived comfort from the fact that her daughter was safe in America. - correct
My brother apologized to his mistake. - incorrect
My brother apologized for his mistake. - correct
The ladder was leaning to the wall. - incorrect
The ladder was leaning against the wall. - correct
Did he give his consent for the marriage? - incorrect
Did he give his consent to the marriage? - correct
The man died with fever. - incorrect
The man died of fever. - correct
Many people believe to God. - incorrect
Many people believe in God. - correct
Let me compliment you for your success. - incorrect
Let me compliment you on your success. - correct
The teachers insisted to speaking to the principal. - incorrect
The teachers insisted on speaking to the principal. - correct
Children prefer sweets than fruits. - incorrect
Children prefer sweets to fruits. - correct
Several dams were built over the river. - incorrect
Several dams were built across the river. - correct
The bridge is being built on the Cauvery river. - incorrect
A bridge is being built over the Cauvery river. - correct
During my time as the principal I succeeded to implementing a new syllabus to K.G. children. - incorrect
During my time as the principal I succeeded in implementing a new syllabus to K.G. children. - correct
Radha derived comfort from the fact that her daughter was safe in America. - correct
My brother apologized to his mistake. - incorrect
My brother apologized for his mistake. - correct
The ladder was leaning to the wall. - incorrect
The ladder was leaning against the wall. - correct
Did he give his consent for the marriage? - incorrect
Did he give his consent to the marriage? - correct
The man died with fever. - incorrect
The man died of fever. - correct
Many people believe to God. - incorrect
Many people believe in God. - correct
Let me compliment you for your success. - incorrect
Let me compliment you on your success. - correct
The teachers insisted to speaking to the principal. - incorrect
The teachers insisted on speaking to the principal. - correct
Children prefer sweets than fruits. - incorrect
Children prefer sweets to fruits. - correct
Several dams were built over the river. - incorrect
Several dams were built across the river. - correct
The bridge is being built on the Cauvery river. - incorrect
A bridge is being built over the Cauvery river. - correct
During my time as the principal I succeeded to implementing a new syllabus to K.G. children. - incorrect
During my time as the principal I succeeded in implementing a new syllabus to K.G. children. - correct
Preposition - Part 8
Some words will take their own prepositions only
We need to reduce our dependence in petrol and other fuels. - incorrect
We need to reduce our dependence on petrol and other fuels. - correct
Some words will take their own prepositions only
We need to reduce our dependence in petrol and other fuels. - incorrect
We need to reduce our dependence on petrol and other fuels. - correct
We have a fine view on the sea from the mountain. - incorrect
We have a fine view of the sea from the mountain. - correct
We are accustomed with the cold weather. - incorrect
We are accustomed to the cold weather. - correct
The judge should be acquainted by all facts before pronouncing judgement. - incorrect
The judge should be acquainted with all facts before pronouncing judgement. - correct
I am pleased of your gifts. - incorrect
I am pleased with your gifts. - correct
Are you familiar of this place? - incorrect
Are you familiar with this place? - correct
The grand parents look ahead the children. - incorrect
The grand parents look after the children. - correct
I am keen for achieving my goal. - incorrect
I am keen on achieving my goal. - correct
Don't interfere with my affairs. - incorrect
Don't interfere in my affairs. - correct
We have a fine view of the sea from the mountain. - correct
We are accustomed with the cold weather. - incorrect
We are accustomed to the cold weather. - correct
The judge should be acquainted by all facts before pronouncing judgement. - incorrect
The judge should be acquainted with all facts before pronouncing judgement. - correct
I am pleased of your gifts. - incorrect
I am pleased with your gifts. - correct
Are you familiar of this place? - incorrect
Are you familiar with this place? - correct
The grand parents look ahead the children. - incorrect
The grand parents look after the children. - correct
I am keen for achieving my goal. - incorrect
I am keen on achieving my goal. - correct
Don't interfere with my affairs. - incorrect
Don't interfere in my affairs. - correct
They're forever found to be quarrelling of each other. - incorrect
They're forever found to be quarrelling with each other. - correct
The others may disagree of me, but I don't really care. - incorrect
The others may disagree with me, but I don't really care. - correct
They're forever found to be quarrelling with each other. - correct
The others may disagree of me, but I don't really care. - incorrect
The others may disagree with me, but I don't really care. - correct
Preposition - Part 9
WORDS FOLLOWED BY APPROPRIATE PREPOSITIONS
The use of the appropriate prepositions is a matter of practice and familiarity with the language. A list of prepositions to be used with different parts of speech is given below.
The learners should familiarize themselves with more words and the relevant prepositons to be used with them.
சரியான prepositions (முன்னிடைச் சொற்கள்) நாம் வாக்கியத்தில் பயன்படுத்த வேண்டுமென்றால் ஆங்கிலத்தில் புத்தகங்கள் நிறைய படிக்க வேண்டும். எவ்வாறு முன்னிடைச்சொற்களை (prepositions) மற்ற வார்த்தைகளுடன் அதாவது adjective, verb, adverb, noun போன்ற பிரிவுகளின் வார்த்தைகளுடன் எவ்வாறு பயன்படுத்தலாம் என்பதன் பட்டியல் கொடுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.
Prepositions with verbs - முன்னிடைச் சொற்கள் வினைச்சொற்களுடன் சேர்ந்து வரும் சொற்றொடற்கள் (phrases).
At : aim, laugh, gaze, look, smile, stare, gaze, glance, wonder, hint.
Examples
Students should aim at first class.
He smiled at them.
I look at the picture hanging on the wall.
She stares at him for a long time before she answers.
Against : rebel, warn, guard, lean, offend
Examples
He rebelled against his father.
His consultant warned him against such a risky investment.
The ladder was leaning against the wall.
Their behaviors offended against the local customs.
For : wait, apologize, compensate, feel, hope, long, pray, send
Examples
We wait for the results.
My aunt apologized for her mistake.
I really feel for the parents who lost their child.
I'll pray for you.
From : alight, borrow, derive, differ, escape prevent, save, separate
Examples
I borrowed two books from my friend.
Many English words derive from Latin.
Our tastes differ from each other.
We were prevented from entering the site.
In : believe, excel, absorb, confide, participate, involve
Examples
He does not believe in the existence of ghosts.
There is no one here I can confide in.
He involved in political activities.
Everyone in the class participated in the competitive exams.
WORDS FOLLOWED BY APPROPRIATE PREPOSITIONS
The use of the appropriate prepositions is a matter of practice and familiarity with the language. A list of prepositions to be used with different parts of speech is given below.
The learners should familiarize themselves with more words and the relevant prepositons to be used with them.
சரியான prepositions (முன்னிடைச் சொற்கள்) நாம் வாக்கியத்தில் பயன்படுத்த வேண்டுமென்றால் ஆங்கிலத்தில் புத்தகங்கள் நிறைய படிக்க வேண்டும். எவ்வாறு முன்னிடைச்சொற்களை (prepositions) மற்ற வார்த்தைகளுடன் அதாவது adjective, verb, adverb, noun போன்ற பிரிவுகளின் வார்த்தைகளுடன் எவ்வாறு பயன்படுத்தலாம் என்பதன் பட்டியல் கொடுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.
Prepositions with verbs - முன்னிடைச் சொற்கள் வினைச்சொற்களுடன் சேர்ந்து வரும் சொற்றொடற்கள் (phrases).
At : aim, laugh, gaze, look, smile, stare, gaze, glance, wonder, hint.
Examples
Students should aim at first class.
He smiled at them.
I look at the picture hanging on the wall.
She stares at him for a long time before she answers.
Against : rebel, warn, guard, lean, offend
Examples
He rebelled against his father.
His consultant warned him against such a risky investment.
The ladder was leaning against the wall.
Their behaviors offended against the local customs.
For : wait, apologize, compensate, feel, hope, long, pray, send
Examples
We wait for the results.
My aunt apologized for her mistake.
I really feel for the parents who lost their child.
I'll pray for you.
From : alight, borrow, derive, differ, escape prevent, save, separate
Examples
I borrowed two books from my friend.
Many English words derive from Latin.
Our tastes differ from each other.
We were prevented from entering the site.
In : believe, excel, absorb, confide, participate, involve
Examples
He does not believe in the existence of ghosts.
There is no one here I can confide in.
He involved in political activities.
Everyone in the class participated in the competitive exams.
Preposition - Part 10
WORDS FOLLOWED BY APPROPRIATE PREPOSITIONS
Prepositions with verbs - Kd;dpilr; nrhw;fs; tpidr;nrhw;fSld; Nru;e;J tUk; nrhw;nwhlw;fs; (phrases).
On : comment, insist, rely, depend, decide, congratulate, compliment, base
Examples
It is not fair to comment on his looks.
I insist on paying for the damage.
Ramu rely on you for good advice.
Did they decide on the date for the exam?
By : abide, accompany, accuse, live, overwhelmed
Examples
You must abide by what you have said.
She will be accompanied by her supervisor for this tour.
We should live by our own principles.
I was overwhelmed by the feelings of depression.
About : argue, care, dream, worry, think, know
Examples
They are arguing about their favorite political subject.
The government care about the poor.
I often dream about flying.
We must think about buying a new house.
With : accommodate, associate, collide, coincide, compete, deal, help, trust, sympathize, disagree, fill, supply
Examples
I sympathize with the plight of the street children.
I don't associate with that crowd.
My ideas coincide with him.
The others may disagree with me, but I don't really care.
Up : bring, grow
Examples
Can you bring up the list of candidates again?
He grows up to be the president of the United States.
to : adapt, lead, adhere, react, reply, talk, belong, consent, contribute, surrender, prefer, yield, listen, introduce
Examples
It is really hard for John to adapt to the new environment.
His reply to my question was somewhat ambiguous.
Lions belong to the cat family.
One should always adhere to his principles.
WORDS FOLLOWED BY APPROPRIATE PREPOSITIONS
Prepositions with verbs - Kd;dpilr; nrhw;fs; tpidr;nrhw;fSld; Nru;e;J tUk; nrhw;nwhlw;fs; (phrases).
On : comment, insist, rely, depend, decide, congratulate, compliment, base
Examples
It is not fair to comment on his looks.
I insist on paying for the damage.
Ramu rely on you for good advice.
Did they decide on the date for the exam?
By : abide, accompany, accuse, live, overwhelmed
Examples
You must abide by what you have said.
She will be accompanied by her supervisor for this tour.
We should live by our own principles.
I was overwhelmed by the feelings of depression.
About : argue, care, dream, worry, think, know
Examples
They are arguing about their favorite political subject.
The government care about the poor.
I often dream about flying.
We must think about buying a new house.
With : accommodate, associate, collide, coincide, compete, deal, help, trust, sympathize, disagree, fill, supply
Examples
I sympathize with the plight of the street children.
I don't associate with that crowd.
My ideas coincide with him.
The others may disagree with me, but I don't really care.
Up : bring, grow
Examples
Can you bring up the list of candidates again?
He grows up to be the president of the United States.
to : adapt, lead, adhere, react, reply, talk, belong, consent, contribute, surrender, prefer, yield, listen, introduce
Examples
It is really hard for John to adapt to the new environment.
His reply to my question was somewhat ambiguous.
Lions belong to the cat family.
One should always adhere to his principles.
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