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What is a preposition?

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and another word in a sentence. It often indicates direction, location, time, cause, manner, or possession. Prepositions are typically followed by a prepositional phrase, which consists of the preposition and its object.

Examples:

Location:
- The book is on the table.
- She is sitting under the tree.
Time:
- I will meet you at 5 PM.
- He was born in December.
Direction:
- He is going to the park.
- She walked into the room.
Cause/Reason:
- They were punished for breaking the rules.
- He is famous for his paintings.
Possession:
- The legs of the chair are broken.

Common Prepositions:

In, On, At, By, To, For, From, With, About, Over, Under, Between, Among, Before, After, Through, During, Without, Against, etc.

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What is the use ...... worrying about the lost treasures?

The patient complains to the doctor ...... headache.

about

with

Sometime traveling ...... intercity buses causes much delayed reach.

from

The candidates were directed to write the essay ...... blue ink.

with

Abiding ...... law is the culture of civilized nations.

I phoned him last evening to congratulate ...... promotion.

for

The divers jumped ...... the river to take out the lost necklace.

into

onto

No one should be surprised that the wrestler drinks every day a jug full ...... milk.

upon

He who teaches English should be good ...... it.

with

Anyone, fond ...... mountaineering must reach the sky-touching peaks.

with

A person gifted ...... common sense can make right decisions.

with

She burst ...... “I hate you”.

out

onto

with

There came thick clouds ...... the area when the players had started the game.

above

over

Where have you been ...... last saw you?

since

with

for

When the property was divided ...... the two sisters, they seemed to be at daggers drawn with each other.

among

between

The bank robber shot the guard ...... a gun.

with

for

No Pakistani leader can be compared ...... Quaid-e-Azam as far as the honesty of purpose is concerned.

with

To be appointed ...... this post, a candidate is required to be an MA with three years long experience.

for

with

He has been blind, forth birth ...... one eye.

from

No one can be prevented ...... enjoying his legal rights.

for

from

Naved has invited his friends ...... lunch today.

for

The farmers looked worried when the water supply was ......

cut in

about

cut off

cut to

In olden times, the books were copied word ...... word.

about

for

You will be highly grateful ...... if you help me in this task.

from

for

He is available in office every day with the exception of ...... Saturday and Sunday.

for

from

about

Because of corrupted manners he was exiled ...... his motherland.

from

for

Your examination is drawing near; you must be engrossed ...... your studies.

with

Everybody is enraged ...... stupidity.

over

He felt in his pocket ...... some money.

for

When the children did not refrain from making mischief, the father frowned ...... them.

with

It makes no sense why rich people are always greedy ...... more money.

for

with

I feel hopeful ...... success in the examination.

It is not wise to include ...... idle talks.

about

with

We are greatly indebted ...... him for this favor.

for

She is completely involved ...... writing her thesis.

with

On this point no one can differ ...... you.

out

with

My car battery has run ......

out

down

Those who have the courage and confidence do not despair ...... failures in life.

with

He told the news ...... everybody in the town.

about

I am accustomed ...... listening romantic music.

for

with

The question was so difficult that no candidate could guess ...... the answer to it.

for

The firefighters had to struggle the whole day to get ...... the fire.

over

To jeer ...... others is not cultured behavior.

for

Before he came to settle down in my locality I had been unknown ...... him.

about

for

Everybody longs ...... a successful life but is not interested in the required hard work.

for

A man of truthful belief always tries to keep ...... honest habits.

with

Aun has married last month ...... his cousin Rabia.

with

Although he is badly in need ...... money, yet he will adopt no foul means.

with

for

She is often mistaken ...... her twin sister.

front

for

with

No objection can be raised ...... this proposal.

about

against

In these modern days, brides do not shed tears when they part ...... their parents.

with

from

A stone-hearted trifles ...... his feelings.

after

with

Those who trust ...... Allah and do the right, never feel isolated.

with

According to his doctor he has fallen a victim ...... cancer.

Despite having been warned ...... the pickpockets, he lost his money.

with

against

None except Wasim Akram was worthy ...... the honor of victory.

with

A traitor ...... Pakistan should be sentenced to death punishment.

with

We are no longer interested ...... his affairs as he fabricates happenings.

with

for

If you jump ...... the conclusion without reasoning, you will make no mark.

with

into

The poor dwellers lamented ...... the loss of their properties, caused by leaked water.

for

No one can hinder you ...... making advancement if you have determination.

from

He who is not eligible ...... this post will not be interviewed.

for

You should have reminded him ...... his promise.

for

with

The matter will soon be referred ...... the council.

with

What good will we do if we burn ...... fuel.

for

off

with

He who is not satisfied ...... his lot is always found complaining.

over

with

The doctor gave him medicine that could instantly relieve him ...... his pain.

with

over

The patient’s condition is getting critical; please send ...... the doctor at once.

for

with

Everyone who attended the program was so excited ...... the performance.

with

Kamal completely talks ...... her father.

from

after

He gave ...... the most of his money to the needy.

out

for

away

They were speaking ...... the plans for the holidays.

with

about

If you have information you should stick ...... the point and not digress.

for

To sort out a journey you need to hire ...... a bus.

with

He seized ...... my suggestion and began the work immediately.

upon

with

He is very lavish ...... praising others.

for

with

One’s malice ...... others harms oneself more.

towards

with

for

Why does he always meddle ...... the affairs of others?

with

for

He is no match ...... her in tennis.

for

His clear and elegant prose sets him ...... most other journalists.

apart from

It is necessary ...... health that we take physical exercise regularly.

for

Do not be neglectful ...... your duties.

with

Why is he always opposed ...... our plans?

for

with

Why have you taken offence ...... my remarks?

with

Nobody is ready to listen ...... what he says.

with

for

Taking ...... drugs causes serious harm.

with

He is such a flatterer that his views are always influenced ...... those of his boss.

with

More and more people are taking to streets to demand ...... lower prices of essential goods.

with

for

The accused has been absolved ...... the charge of murder.

for

over

Ministers enjoy full authority ...... their departments but the people are still helpless.

over

with

Who can make amends to him ...... his loss.

with

for

If we adhere ...... principles in life, we make a difference.

with

Why do children always persist ...... buying toys?

for

with

If you have deceived others then be prepared to be ......

for

with

The people are gathering to protest ...... the injustice.

for

against

Cutting sunlight in winter can protect you ...... cold.

for

from

A judge should not be partial ...... anybody.

with

Our teacher can take pride ...... his knowledge of English grammar.

with

over

How can we prohibit others ...... doing evil?

from

My uncle presented him ...... a watch on my birthday.

for

with

Allama Muhammad Iqbal presided ...... the Allahabad meeting 1930.

over

for

No one should have the right to encroach ...... another’s land.

upon

Our teacher advised us to desist ...... the acts of violence.

with

from

A rich man should care ...... a poor man.

with

for

We should confide our secrets only ...... our close friends.

with

The spirited players are confident ...... their ultimate victory.

about

The bride blushed ...... her husband’s romantic remarks.

over

The school function began ...... the national anthem.

with

for

I borrowed a camera ...... my friend.

from

over

with

for

A foolish does not properly care ...... his family.

for

from

over

You should keep ...... with all times.

with

The property does not belong ...... me.

for

The murder was begging ...... mercy.

with

for

against

If we associate ...... bad boys we get defamed.

over

with

He seemed ...... his full favor.

for

with

The question arises as to why students do not pay attention ...... their studies.

for

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