Preposition Combination

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Preposition combination

Definition Kinds FunctionSome

Special Cases

A.DefinitionPrepositions are used before nouns or pronouns in prepositional phrases. They combine with adjectives and verbs in certain ways. Prepositions are generally partnered as such: verb + preposition.

Prep combination= Prep+V/Adj/N

B. Types of Preposition combinationa) Noun + Preposition Combinations

English has many examples of prepositions coming after nouns. In such cases, the prepositions are often followed by a phrase containing a noun, as in example (a) below. They can also be followed by a noun, as in example (b), or an -ing verb, as in example (c).

Noun + to... (a) Did you get an invitation to the party? Noun + of...

(b) Everyone was surprised by his lack of concern.

Noun + at...(c) We need to call an expert at plumbing as soon as possible.

Noun + for... Example :

They send me a cheque for $75.

Noun + with.... / between... Example :

The police want to question a man in connection with the robbery.

There are some differences between British and American English.

Here are a few more nouns and prepositions which are used together:

the use of a solution to influence on evidence of

the cost of an increase in a possibility of danger of

the price of a reason for a supply of a method of

a lack of belief in the cause of difficulty with

b) 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:

I insist on . . . He can deal with . . .

This can result in . . . Do you plan on . . .

We belong to . . . This could lead to . . .

My answer will depend on . . . You can rely on . . .

They fight for . . . We fight against . . .

We contribute to . . . I believe in . . .

c) 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. (d) Adjective + with :I was delighted with the present you gave me.

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

proud of identical to different from tired of

related to opposed to satisfied with eager for

based on famous for necessary for excited about

C. Function of Preposition combination

Modifying

Prep Combination – Place [across, againts, among, around,

at,etc] _ Direction [across,at, by way of, down,

into, etc] _ Time [about,after, around, at, before,

by, etc.] _Purpose [ for ] _Possesion [ of ]

_Manner [by, in, like, with] _ Distance [ for ] _ Agent [ by ]

D.Some Special Cases about Preposition Combinations

V/A+prep combinations are similar to phrasal verbs, but in most cases, there is an interesting difference. A phrasal verbs such as put off or run into is formed from a root verb(for example,put or run) and a particle (preposition or adverb such as off or into) to express a certain meaning. The particle- off in put off ;into in run into-is an essential part of the phrasal verb and required for it’s special meaning. For example, put off has a unique meaning that put (without off) does not have : .

We put off the party until next weekend.(put off=postpone; very different from put)

Don’t put off doing the laundry.

Unlike phrasal verb, single-word verb and adjectives usually have particular meanings with or without their companion prepositions. For example: Single-word verb: persist-She persisted and finally got an interview with the vice president.

V+Prep: persist+in-She persisted in her job search and got and interviewSingle-word adjective: persistent- She’s very persistent.A+Prep:persistent+in-She was persistent in requesting an interview

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