Prepositions

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I need three pieces of paper.

Most of the children in my class like Education.

There are several ways of cooking Upma.

Usage of OF

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Usage of “FOR”

I made this bookmark for Mom.

Is there room for me on this seat?

I’d like a new computer for Christmas.

We’re going downtown for a meeting. I made this gift for my mother.

Is there place for me on this seat?

I’d like a new Laptop for Next year

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Usage of “WITH”

He pounds nails with a hammer.

Mix the flour with water.

She painted the picture with her new paints.

Would you like to come with us to the cinema?

I can do difficult problems with help from Mom.

Who is the man with the beard?

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Usage of “EXCEPT” AND “INSTEAD OF”

I like all kinds of food except Upma.

Everyone likes chocolate except Tom.

We go to school every day except Saturday and Sunday.

You should eat fruit instead of candy.

Dad is coming to the theater with us instead of Mom.

We could watch TV instead of reading our books.

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Usage of “LIKE”, “AS” and “THEN”

Kathleen looks like her dad.

Andrew smiles like his mother.

Peter sings like a professional singer.

Are these shoes the same as those?

Sue is nearly as tall as the teacher.

My backpack is bigger than John’s.

Dad is taller than all of us.

This painting is more beautiful than that one.

The neighborhood streets are less busy than downtown streets.

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Prepositions with Adjective ,Verbs

Prepositions are used with some adjectives. The adjectives in these examples are printed in color.

Dad was angry with us.

We were afraid of the big dog.

She’s not very interested in sports.

John is very good at drawing.

Mr. Lee is pleased with our work.

The teachers are always kind to us.

What’s wrong with the computer?

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Prepositions are used with some verbs. The verbs in these examples are printed in color.

I’m looking for my pencil. Have you seen it?

Can you think of another word for ‘pleased’?

Does this book belong to you?

We’re listening to CDs.

I agree with you.

Tell me about the show you saw.

Cut the cake into five pieces.

They borrowed money from the bank.

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Prepositions are used with some nouns. The nouns in these examples are printed in color.