| Category | Prepositions / Phrases |
|---|---|
| Basic Prepositions | in, on, at, by, for, with, of, to, from, about, under, over, between, among |
| Time & Place | at, on, in, since, for, by, during, from…to… |
| Prepositions with Verbs | rely on, focus on, agree with, object to, apologize for, concentrate on, insist on, succeed in, participate in, invest in, deal with, talk about, write about, worry about, care for, look for, apply for, inquire about, ask for, wait for |
| Prepositions with Adjectives | afraid of, good at, bad at, interested in, jealous of, proud of, capable of, responsible for, suitable for, famous for, known for, excited about, anxious about, tired of, frustrated with, satisfied with, different from, similar to, fond of, used to |
| Prepositions with Nouns | advantage of, disadvantage of, reason for, cause of, effect on, influence on, impact on, response to, attention to, access to, relation to, connection with, interest in, knowledge of, awareness of, reputation for, demand for, supply of, capacity for, taste for |
| Idiomatic Phrases | in time, on time, at risk, in danger, in charge of, on purpose, by chance, for example, in general, as a result, in fact, on account of, in case of, instead of, on behalf of, in spite of, with regard to, in regard to, in connection with, as well as |
| Complex Prepositional Phrases | in addition to, with respect to, by means of, by virtue of, in view of, in order to, for the sake of, in the light of, in connection with, in compliance with, in accordance with, in relation to, on the basis of, in the interest of, in the absence of, in contrast to, with reference to, in the context of |
1000 Preposition Examples
- Simple Prepositions (in, on, at, by, for, from…)
- Double/Compound Prepositions (according to, because of, out of, apart from…)
- Phrase/Complex Prepositions (in addition to, in spite of, on behalf of…)
- Prepositions with Verbs (depend on, listen to, belong to…)
- Prepositions with Adjectives (afraid of, good at, interested in…)
- Prepositions with Nouns (advantage of, reason for, effect on…)
Part 1: Simple Prepositions (1–100 examples)
IN
- The keys are in the drawer.
- She lives in Mumbai.
- Put the milk in the fridge.
- There is a fly in my soup.
- I saw him in the garden.
- He is in trouble.
- The money is in my bag.
- She is in a meeting.
- We are in class right now.
- The fish swim in the tank.
ON
11. The book is on the table.
12. The picture hangs on the wall.
13. He is on the bus.
14. Put the vase on the shelf.
15. I read it on the internet.
16. There is a stain on your shirt.
17. He jumped on the bed.
18. The phone is on the desk.
19. The pen fell on the floor.
20. She wrote her name on the paper.
AT
21. Meet me at 5 PM.
22. She is waiting at the bus stop.
23. They arrived at the airport.
24. We laughed at his joke.
25. The train stops at this station.
26. He is good at math.
27. I will see you at the party.
28. The cat is at the door.
29. She smiled at me.
30. He is at work.
BY
31. The book was written by him.
32. She travelled by train.
33. The painting is signed by the artist.
34. The decision was made by the manager.
35. He succeeded by hard work.
36. The house is built by my uncle.
37. She was standing by the window.
38. He was guided by his mentor.
39. The road is maintained by the government.
40. He won the game by luck.
FOR
41. This gift is for you.
42. He works for a bank.
43. She waited for two hours.
44. We prayed for peace.
45. This is good for health.
46. I am thankful for your help.
47. He apologized for the mistake.
48. She left for Delhi.
49. The medicine is for fever.
50. This letter is for my friend.
FROM
51. She came from Delhi.
52. The gift is from my cousin.
53. He returned from school.
54. The letter came from his friend.
55. The river flows from the mountains.
56. He borrowed a book from the library.
57. She received a call from her mother.
58. I got a message from him.
59. The package is from abroad.
60. We walked from home to school.
TO
61. She went to the market.
62. He gave the book to his friend.
63. I am going to school.
64. Send this letter to my brother.
65. They traveled to Mumbai.
66. I spoke to the manager.
67. Please pass this to her.
68. He walked to the station.
69. Write your answer to the question.
70. She is moving to another city.
WITH
71. She is talking with her teacher.
72. I went to the park with my friends.
73. He solved the problem with ease.
74. I am satisfied with the results.
75. She was playing with her brother.
76. I agree with you.
77. He is coming with his parents.
78. We shared the room with our neighbors.
79. She decorated the hall with flowers.
80. He is happy with his job.
ABOUT
81. They talked about the project.
82. She is worried about her exam.
83. We read a book about birds.
84. He spoke about his achievements.
85. I am curious about the results.
86. The teacher asked about our homework.
87. She thought about her future.
88. He complained about the noise.
89. They argued about the decision.
90. I learned about history from this book.
OVER
91. The plane flew over the mountains.
92. She put a blanket over the child.
93. He has control over the team.
94. The bridge goes over the river.
95. There was an argument over money.
96. The dog jumped over the fence.
97. I have an advantage over him.
98. Clouds are gathering over the city.
99. He has influence over the decision.
100. They painted the wall over the old color.
Simple Prepositions (continued)
UNDER
101. The cat is sleeping under the table.
102. Place the bag under the chair.
103. The book fell under the bed.
104. They hid under the tree during rain.
105. The river flows under the bridge.
ABOVE
106. The picture is hanging above the sofa.
107. The lamp is above the table.
108. Birds are flying above the trees.
109. The sun is shining above the hills.
110. Smoke is coming above the house.
BELOW
111. The temperature is below zero.
112. The valley lies below the mountains.
113. Water is below the bridge.
114. The floor is below the balcony.
115. The treasure is hidden below the ground.
BESIDE
116. She is sitting beside her friend.
117. The dog sat beside its owner.
118. There is a chair beside the table.
119. He stood beside his brother.
120. The river flows beside the road.
BETWEEN
121. The shop is between two banks.
122. The ball is between the chairs.
123. I sat between my friends.
124. The hotel lies between the park and the river.
125. Negotiations are between the two countries.
BEYOND
126. The village lies beyond the hills.
127. His performance is beyond expectations.
128. The road goes beyond the city.
129. The mountain is beyond the forest.
130. The truth is beyond our understanding.
AROUND
131. We walked around the park.
132. He looked around the room.
133. The children ran around the playground.
134. There are houses around the lake.
135. The earth moves around the sun.
THROUGH
136. The train passed through the tunnel.
137. He walked through the forest.
138. Light passes through the window.
139. We drove through the city.
140. She looked through the book carefully.
DURING
141. He slept during the lecture.
142. Many birds sing during spring.
143. They stayed quiet during the ceremony.
144. Accidents happen during rush hours.
145. She cried during the movie.
SINCE
146. He has lived here since 2010.
147. I have known her since childhood.
148. It has been raining since morning.
149. She has worked here since 2015.
150. We have been friends since school.
TILL / UNTIL
151. Wait here till I return.
152. Stay in the room until the teacher comes.
153. The shop is open till 9 PM.
154. Do not leave until the bell rings.
155. He waited till the rain stopped.
Double / Compound Prepositions
ACCORDING TO
156. According to the teacher, the test is tomorrow.
157. According to the forecast, it will rain today.
158. Prices are rising according to the report.
159. According to the rules, helmets are compulsory.
160. The results were declared according to merit.
BECAUSE OF
161. The match was cancelled because of rain.
162. He was late because of traffic.
163. The flight was delayed because of fog.
164. The picnic was postponed because of the storm.
165. She missed the class because of sickness.
OUT OF
166. He jumped out of the window.
167. She took money out of her bag.
168. The cat ran out of the house.
169. He got tired out of running.
170. I drank water out of a bottle.
APART FROM
171. Apart from English, she knows French.
172. Apart from me, everyone is present.
173. Apart from the rain, everything was fine.
174. Apart from studying, she also works part-time.
175. Apart from football, he likes cricket.
INSTEAD OF
176. She drank juice instead of tea.
177. He used a pen instead of a pencil.
178. We went by car instead of bus.
179. I chose option B instead of option A.
180. She wore a skirt instead of pants.
UP TO
181. The responsibility is up to you.
182. You can score marks up to 100.
183. The project lasts up to December.
184. I can lift weights up to 50 kg.
185. The discount is valid up to next week.
DUE TO / Owing to
186. The flight was delayed due to fog.
187. He missed the meeting due to illness.
188. The roads were blocked due to flood.
189. Classes were canceled owing to heavy rain.
190. The delay happened owing to traffic jam.
NEXT TO
191. He is sitting next to me.
192. The shop is next to the bank.
193. She stood next to her friend.
194. The school is next to the park.
195. The lamp is next to the bed.
PRIOR TO
196. Submit the form prior to the deadline.
197. He left prior to the meeting.
198. We must finish work prior to noon.
199. Registration must be done prior to the event.
200. Please check documents prior to submission.
Double / Compound Prepositions (continued)
THANKS TO
201. Thanks to your help, I passed the exam.
202. Thanks to the rain, the crops grew well.
203. Thanks to his guidance, the project succeeded.
204. The team won thanks to hard work.
205. She was able to recover quickly thanks to the doctor.
BY WAY OF
206. They traveled to the city by way of the countryside.
207. I sent the package by way of courier.
208. He came by way of an indirect route.
209. We delivered the message by way of email.
210. They reached the hotel by way of the river.
IN PLACE OF
211. He spoke in place of the manager.
212. I used honey in place of sugar.
213. She acted in place of her sister.
214. This letter is sent in place of the original.
215. He took notes in place of the absent student.
IN LIEU OF
216. She received money in lieu of a gift.
217. Employees can take leave in lieu of overtime pay.
218. Compensation was given in lieu of damages.
219. He accepted a voucher in lieu of cash.
220. They offered a bonus in lieu of promotion.
ON ACCOUNT OF
221. The match was postponed on account of rain.
222. Classes were canceled on account of the festival.
223. The flight was delayed on account of technical issues.
224. Roads were blocked on account of the parade.
225. The event was postponed on account of bad weather.
ON BEHALF OF
226. She spoke on behalf of the team.
227. He accepted the award on behalf of the company.
228. The lawyer filed the case on behalf of his client.
229. I am signing this letter on behalf of my father.
230. They negotiated the deal on behalf of their company.
IN CONNECTION WITH
231. The police questioned him in connection with the theft.
232. I received a call in connection with the meeting.
233. This letter is in connection with your complaint.
234. They held a conference in connection with the project.
235. She wrote an email in connection with the issue.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH
236. The project was completed in accordance with the rules.
237. We acted in accordance with the law.
238. The decision was made in accordance with government guidelines.
239. His actions were in accordance with the instructions.
240. The contract was signed in accordance with the agreement.
IN ADDITION TO
241. In addition to English, she studies French.
242. He works full-time in addition to taking evening classes.
243. In addition to her singing talent, she is a good dancer.
244. They provided food in addition to drinks.
245. In addition to teaching, he writes articles.
IN SPITE OF
246. In spite of the rain, the match continued.
247. He succeeded in spite of his illness.
248. She went to school in spite of feeling unwell.
249. In spite of the traffic, we reached on time.
250. He smiled in spite of the bad news.
IN VIEW OF
251. In view of the weather, the picnic was canceled.
252. In view of the circumstances, we agreed to help.
253. The meeting was postponed in view of the emergency.
254. In view of her experience, she was selected.
255. The rules were changed in view of public opinion.
WITH REGARD TO
256. I am writing with regard to your application.
257. He had some questions with regard to the project.
258. With regard to your suggestion, we will consider it.
259. She spoke with regard to the upcoming event.
260. The manager replied with regard to the issue.
WITH RESPECT TO
261. The law changed with respect to taxation.
262. He made a statement with respect to the new policy.
263. With respect to your query, I have attached the files.
264. The guidelines were modified with respect to safety.
265. We acted with respect to previous instructions.
WITH REFERENCE TO
266. I am writing with reference to your letter.
267. He asked a question with reference to the rules.
268. With reference to the contract, we have some queries.
269. She sent an email with reference to the meeting.
270. The document was prepared with reference to earlier reports.
BY VIRTUE OF
271. He got the promotion by virtue of his hard work.
272. She was selected by virtue of her talent.
273. He gained influence by virtue of his position.
274. The award was given by virtue of merit.
275. The decision was made by virtue of law.
BY MEANS OF
276. The message was sent by means of email.
277. He solved the problem by means of a computer.
278. They reached the city by means of a bus.
279. The door was opened by means of a key.
280. Water is transported by means of pipes.
FOR THE SAKE OF
281. Work hard for the sake of your future.
282. She sacrificed comfort for the sake of her children.
283. He stayed late for the sake of completing the project.
284. They helped each other for the sake of friendship.
285. He spoke honestly for the sake of truth.
IN REFERENCE TO
286. I am writing in reference to your complaint.
287. He asked a question in reference to the report.
288. In reference to the recent notice, please take action.
289. The letter is sent in reference to your application.
290. She called in reference to the meeting.
IN REGARD TO
291. I have a question in regard to the policy.
292. In regard to your request, we will reply soon.
293. The manager spoke in regard to the project.
294. In regard to the new rules, please read carefully.
295. He acted wisely in regard to the situation.
IN RESPECT OF
296. The law applies in respect of all citizens.
297. He made a payment in respect of the fine.
298. This applies in respect of employees only.
299. She gave information in respect of the complaint.
300. Guidelines are issued in respect of safety measures.
Phrase / Complex Prepositions (continued)
ON TOP OF
301. The vase is on top of the shelf.
302. Snow fell on top of the roof.
303. He placed the box on top of the table.
304. The cat jumped on top of the chair.
305. They built another floor on top of the old one.
IN ADDITION TO
306. In addition to studying, she works part-time.
307. He completed the assignment in addition to his homework.
308. In addition to his singing talent, he can dance well.
309. They provided snacks in addition to drinks.
310. In addition to English, she studies Spanish.
IN SPITE OF
311. He attended the meeting in spite of being sick.
312. She went outside in spite of the rain.
313. In spite of the traffic, we reached on time.
314. He smiled in spite of the bad news.
315. They played the match in spite of injuries.
FOR THE SAKE OF
316. He endured hardship for the sake of his family.
317. She worked extra hours for the sake of her career.
318. They helped the poor for the sake of humanity.
319. He made the decision for the sake of the company.
320. She studied hard for the sake of her future.
BY MEANS OF
321. The message was sent by means of a courier.
322. He solved the puzzle by means of logic.
323. Water was transported by means of pipes.
324. The teacher explained the lesson by means of examples.
325. They reached the village by means of a boat.
IN VIEW OF
326. In view of the evidence, the case was dismissed.
327. In view of the storm, the school remained closed.
328. We acted wisely in view of the circumstances.
329. The plan was revised in view of new information.
330. In view of his experience, he was given the job.
WITH REGARD TO
331. I have a question with regard to the project.
332. She sent an email with regard to the schedule.
333. With regard to your request, action will be taken.
334. He made comments with regard to the meeting.
335. The manager replied with regard to the complaint.
WITH RESPECT TO
336. With respect to your inquiry, the answer is yes.
337. He acted cautiously with respect to the new rules.
338. With respect to your suggestion, we will consider it.
339. The guidelines were modified with respect to safety.
340. She spoke politely with respect to the elders.
WITH REFERENCE TO
341. With reference to your letter, we will reply soon.
342. I am writing with reference to your application.
343. He spoke with reference to the meeting agenda.
344. With reference to the previous notice, action has been taken.
345. She called with reference to the pending payment.
IN CONNECTION WITH
346. The officer questioned him in connection with the robbery.
347. I received a call in connection with the project.
348. The report was prepared in connection with the complaint.
349. They held a meeting in connection with the festival.
350. She sent documents in connection with the legal case.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH
351. The procedure was followed in accordance with the law.
352. The project was executed in accordance with the instructions.
353. In accordance with company rules, leave was approved.
354. The event was organized in accordance with regulations.
355. He acted wisely in accordance with the guidelines.
IN PLACE OF
356. He substituted sugar in place of salt.
357. She spoke in place of the absent manager.
358. The assistant worked in place of the supervisor.
359. They used water in place of milk.
360. He wrote the report in place of his colleague.
IN LIEU OF
361. Employees can take leave in lieu of overtime pay.
362. She received a bonus in lieu of a gift.
363. Compensation was given in lieu of damages.
364. He accepted vouchers in lieu of cash.
365. They were offered holidays in lieu of salary.
ON BEHALF OF
366. I am speaking on behalf of the team.
367. He signed the document on behalf of the manager.
368. She accepted the award on behalf of her company.
369. The lawyer appeared on behalf of the client.
370. They negotiated the deal on behalf of the company.
BY VIRTUE OF
371. He gained power by virtue of his position.
372. She succeeded by virtue of her hard work.
373. The award was given by virtue of merit.
374. He achieved success by virtue of talent.
375. They were chosen by virtue of experience.
FOR THE SAKE OF
376. He worked overtime for the sake of his family.
377. She studied hard for the sake of passing exams.
378. They helped others for the sake of humanity.
379. He sacrificed comfort for the sake of his career.
380. She endured hardship for the sake of her children.
Prepositions with Verbs (starting)
DEPEND ON
381. Success depends on hard work.
382. The outcome depends on your effort.
383. Victory depends on teamwork.
384. The decision depends on the manager.
385. Safety depends on following rules.
LISTEN TO
386. Children should listen to their teachers.
387. She likes to listen to music.
388. We need to listen to instructions carefully.
389. He refused to listen to advice.
390. They stopped to listen to the speech.
BELONG TO
391. This book belongs to me.
392. That house belongs to my uncle.
393. The pen belongs to the teacher.
394. The dog belongs to their neighbor.
395. This document belongs to the company.
LOOK AFTER
396. She looks after her younger brother.
397. The nurse looks after the patients.
398. He will look after the house during their absence.
399. Parents look after their children.
400. She is hired to look after the garden.
Prepositions with Verbs (continued)
RELY ON
401. You can rely on me for help.
402. Success relies on hard work.
403. The team relies on the captain’s guidance.
404. We rely on electricity for daily work.
405. She relies on her experience.
FOCUS ON
406. Please focus on your studies.
407. He needs to focus on the project.
408. We must focus on solutions, not problems.
409. She focused on improving her skills.
410. The discussion focused on the budget.
AGREE WITH
411. I agree with your opinion.
412. She agreed with the teacher’s suggestion.
413. They agree with the rules.
414. He does not agree with the decision.
415. We agree with your plan.
OBJECT TO
416. They objected to the proposal.
417. He objects to unfair treatment.
418. We object to the new policy.
419. She objected to the delay.
420. Many people object to noise pollution.
APOLOGIZE FOR
421. He apologized for the mistake.
422. She apologized for being late.
423. We apologize for the inconvenience.
424. They apologized for the delay.
425. I apologize for misunderstanding.
CONCENTRATE ON
426. Students should concentrate on their studies.
427. She concentrated on solving the problem.
428. He needs to concentrate on his work.
429. We concentrate on improving quality.
430. They concentrated on the main points.
INSIST ON
431. She insisted on paying the bill.
432. He insists on following the rules.
433. They insisted on having a meeting.
434. The teacher insisted on punctuality.
435. We insist on quality checks.
SUCCEED IN
436. He succeeded in passing the exam.
437. She succeeded in completing the project.
438. They succeeded in winning the match.
439. I succeeded in solving the puzzle.
440. The team succeeded in achieving the goal.
PARTICIPATE IN
441. Students should participate in extracurricular activities.
442. He participated in the competition.
443. She participated in the discussion.
444. They participated in the festival.
445. We participated in the charity event.
INVEST IN
446. He invested in stocks.
447. She invested in education.
448. They invested in the new project.
449. I invested in real estate.
450. We invested in research and development.
DEAL WITH
451. He deals with customer complaints.
452. She deals with complex cases.
453. They deal with international clients.
454. I deal with technical issues daily.
455. We deal with various challenges.
TALK ABOUT
456. She talked about her experience.
457. We talked about the plan.
458. He talked about politics.
459. They talked about the new movie.
460. I talked about my trip.
WRITE ABOUT
461. I wrote about my childhood.
462. She writes about social issues.
463. He wrote about his achievements.
464. They wrote about the festival.
465. We wrote about environmental problems.
WORRY ABOUT
466. Don’t worry about the exam.
467. She worries about her health.
468. He worries about the future.
469. They worry about deadlines.
470. I worry about my responsibilities.
CARE FOR
471. She cares for her younger brother.
472. He cares for animals.
473. They care for their elderly parents.
474. I care for the environment.
475. We care for our community.
LOOK FOR
476. I am looking for my keys.
477. She is looking for a new job.
478. He is looking for an answer.
479. They are looking for a solution.
480. We are looking for volunteers.
APPLY FOR
481. She applied for a scholarship.
482. He applied for a new job.
483. They applied for a permit.
484. I applied for admission.
485. We applied for the grant.
INQUIRE ABOUT
486. She inquired about the train timings.
487. He inquired about the schedule.
488. I inquired about the course details.
489. They inquired about the application.
490. We inquired about the fees.
ASK FOR
491. I asked for help.
492. She asked for directions.
493. He asked for a glass of water.
494. They asked for an explanation.
495. We asked for permission.
WAIT FOR
496. She waited for the bus.
497. He waited for his friend.
498. They waited for the results.
499. I waited for the phone call.
500. We waited for the rain to stop.
Prepositions with Adjectives
AFRAID OF
501. She is afraid of snakes.
502. He is afraid of failing the exam.
503. The child is afraid of the dark.
504. I am afraid of heights.
505. They are afraid of making mistakes.
GOOD AT
506. He is good at mathematics.
507. She is good at painting.
508. They are good at solving puzzles.
509. I am good at cooking.
510. He is good at singing.
BAD AT
511. She is bad at dancing.
512. I am bad at remembering names.
513. He is bad at drawing.
514. They are bad at sports.
515. He is bad at making decisions.
INTERESTED IN
516. He is interested in music.
517. They are interested in science.
518. She is interested in history.
519. I am interested in learning languages.
520. He is interested in photography.
JEALOUS OF
521. She is jealous of her sister.
522. He is jealous of his friend’s success.
523. They were jealous of the new student.
524. I am jealous of her talent.
525. He felt jealous of his colleague’s promotion.
PROUD OF
526. She is proud of her son.
527. He is proud of his achievements.
528. They are proud of their school.
529. I am proud of my work.
530. He is proud of his heritage.
CAPABLE OF
531. She is capable of great work.
532. He is capable of handling pressure.
533. They are capable of solving problems.
534. I am capable of learning new skills.
535. He is capable of leading the team.
RESPONSIBLE FOR
536. She is responsible for the project.
537. He is responsible for the team.
538. They are responsible for organizing the event.
539. I am responsible for the accounts.
540. He is responsible for the children.
SUITABLE FOR
541. This dress is suitable for parties.
542. The book is suitable for beginners.
543. The movie is suitable for children.
544. This method is suitable for learning fast.
545. The shoes are suitable for running.
FAMOUS FOR
546. Paris is famous for the Eiffel Tower.
547. He is famous for his paintings.
548. The city is famous for its food.
549. She is famous for her singing talent.
550. The temple is famous for its architecture.
KNOWN FOR
551. He is known for his honesty.
552. The city is known for its history.
553. She is known for her kindness.
554. The company is known for its products.
555. The artist is known for his sculptures.
EXCITED ABOUT
556. She is excited about the trip.
557. He is excited about the match.
558. They are excited about the festival.
559. I am excited about the new book.
560. We are excited about the project.
ANXIOUS ABOUT
561. She is anxious about the results.
562. He is anxious about the interview.
563. They are anxious about the exam.
564. I am anxious about the journey.
565. He is anxious about his health.
TIRED OF
566. She is tired of waiting.
567. He is tired of arguments.
568. They are tired of the same routine.
569. I am tired of studying.
570. She is tired of complaints.
FRUSTRATED WITH
571. He is frustrated with the slow progress.
572. She is frustrated with the results.
573. They are frustrated with the delay.
574. I am frustrated with the system.
575. He is frustrated with his performance.
SATISFIED WITH
576. She is satisfied with her work.
577. He is satisfied with the results.
578. They are satisfied with the arrangement.
579. I am satisfied with the explanation.
580. We are satisfied with the service.
DIFFERENT FROM
581. This book is different from that one.
582. Her approach is different from mine.
583. The city is different from the village.
584. This method is different from the old one.
585. The problem is different from before.
SIMILAR TO
586. Her dress is similar to mine.
587. This painting is similar to that one.
588. The situation is similar to last year.
589. His ideas are similar to hers.
590. The city is similar to the capital.
FOND OF
591. She is fond of chocolates.
592. He is fond of music.
593. They are fond of traveling.
594. I am fond of reading books.
595. She is fond of her pets.
USED TO
596. I am used to waking up early.
597. She is used to hot weather.
598. He is used to working hard.
599. They are used to city life.
600. We are used to heavy traffic.
Prepositions with Nouns
ADVANTAGE OF
601. The advantage of this method is speed.
602. One advantage of exercise is good health.
603. The advantage of early preparation is confidence.
604. She explained the advantage of teamwork.
605. He highlighted the advantage of technology.
DISADVANTAGE OF
606. The disadvantage of this plan is cost.
607. One disadvantage of delay is stress.
608. The disadvantage of heavy traffic is frustration.
609. They discussed the disadvantage of noise pollution.
610. He mentioned the disadvantage of poor communication.
REASON FOR
611. The reason for his absence is illness.
612. The reason for the delay is traffic.
613. She gave the reason for leaving early.
614. I explained the reason for my decision.
615. They discussed the reason for the failure.
CAUSE OF
616. The cause of the accident is unknown.
617. Rain was the cause of the flood.
618. Smoking is a cause of health problems.
619. He explained the cause of the problem.
620. The doctor identified the cause of the disease.
EFFECT ON
621. The medicine had an effect on his health.
622. The decision has a big effect on the company.
623. Pollution has a negative effect on the environment.
624. Exercise has a positive effect on fitness.
625. The speech had an effect on the audience.
INFLUENCE ON
626. Parents have an influence on children.
627. The teacher has an influence on students.
628. Media has an influence on public opinion.
629. He has a great influence on the team.
630. The law has an influence on society.
IMPACT ON
631. The new policy will have an impact on the economy.
632. Technology has an impact on daily life.
633. The project had an impact on local communities.
634. The movie made an impact on the viewers.
635. Climate change has an impact on wildlife.
RESPONSE TO
636. His response to the question was excellent.
637. The government gave a response to the petition.
638. Her response to criticism was calm.
639. They gave a response to the inquiry.
640. The manager’s response to the problem was quick.
ATTENTION TO
641. Pay attention to the instructions.
642. The teacher called attention to the mistake.
643. He drew attention to the issue.
644. She gave attention to the details.
645. Parents should give attention to children’s needs.
ACCESS TO
646. Students have access to the library.
647. Employees were given access to the database.
648. The public has access to information.
649. He gained access to confidential files.
650. Tourists have access to restricted areas.
RELATION TO
651. This law has a relation to previous rules.
652. The teacher explained the relation to history.
653. His research has a relation to economics.
654. They discussed the relation to culture.
655. The case has a relation to earlier incidents.
CONNECTION WITH
656. He has a strong connection with the community.
657. The company has a connection with local businesses.
658. She has a connection with the organizers.
659. The event has a connection with charity work.
660. The issue has a connection with environmental policies.
INTEREST IN
661. He has an interest in science.
662. She has an interest in art.
663. They have an interest in technology.
664. I have an interest in history.
665. Students have an interest in extracurricular activities.
KNOWLEDGE OF
666. He has a knowledge of computers.
667. She has a knowledge of French.
668. The manager has a knowledge of the project.
669. They have a knowledge of finance.
670. I have a knowledge of social issues.
AWARENESS OF
671. Students should have awareness of their surroundings.
672. She has an awareness of health issues.
673. The public has an awareness of environmental problems.
674. He has an awareness of safety measures.
675. We need an awareness of global issues.
REPUTATION FOR
676. The city has a reputation for cleanliness.
677. He has a reputation for honesty.
678. The company has a reputation for quality.
679. She has a reputation for punctuality.
680. The restaurant has a reputation for good food.
DEMAND FOR
681. There is a demand for skilled workers.
682. The demand for organic food is increasing.
683. They met the demand for services.
684. There is a demand for clean energy.
685. The company met the demand for products.
SUPPLY OF
686. There is a good supply of water.
687. The supply of electricity is limited.
688. They ensured the supply of medicines.
689. The company increased the supply of raw materials.
690. There is a supply of books in the library.
CAPACITY FOR
691. He has a capacity for hard work.
692. She has a capacity for learning quickly.
693. The machine has a capacity for large storage.
694. They have a capacity for leadership.
695. I have a capacity for solving problems.
TASTE FOR
696. He has a taste for music.
697. She has a taste for fashion.
698. They have a taste for adventure.
699. I have a taste for reading.
700. He has a taste for good food.
Common Prepositional Phrases (for exams)
IN TIME
701. He reached the station in time for the train.
702. She submitted the assignment in time.
703. The team arrived in time for the match.
704. We completed the work in time.
705. He called her in time to warn her.
ON TIME
706. The train arrived on time.
707. Please be on time for the meeting.
708. She reached school on time.
709. The flight departed on time.
710. He submitted the report on time.
AT RISK
711. The villagers are at risk due to flooding.
712. The crops are at risk from pests.
713. He was at risk of losing his job.
714. Children are at risk of infections.
715. The building is at risk of collapse.
IN DANGER
716. The hikers were in danger during the storm.
717. The town is in danger of an earthquake.
718. He put himself in danger by climbing the cliff.
719. The animals are in danger of extinction.
720. The ship was in danger of sinking.
IN CHARGE OF
721. She is in charge of the team.
722. He is in charge of the project.
723. They are in charge of the event.
724. I am in charge of organizing the files.
725. The manager is in charge of the office.
ON PURPOSE
726. He broke the vase on purpose.
727. She did it on purpose.
728. They were late on purpose.
729. I left the book on purpose.
730. He ignored the warning on purpose.
BY CHANCE
731. I met her by chance at the market.
732. They found the keys by chance.
733. He got the job by chance.
734. We met by chance at the airport.
735. The discovery happened by chance.
FOR EXAMPLE
736. Many fruits are rich in vitamins, for example, oranges.
737. Some countries, for example, India, have large populations.
738. Use proper tools, for example, a hammer or a screwdriver.
739. Some animals, for example, elephants, are herbivores.
740. There are renewable resources, for example, solar and wind energy.
IN GENERAL
741. In general, students like holidays.
742. In general, cats are independent.
743. In general, the plan is effective.
744. In general, people prefer online shopping.
745. In general, children enjoy stories.
AS A RESULT
746. He worked hard; as a result, he passed the exam.
747. The storm was severe; as a result, schools were closed.
748. She prepared well; as a result, she won the prize.
749. The project was delayed; as a result, profits dropped.
750. Traffic was heavy; as a result, we reached late.
IN FACT
751. He is talented; in fact, he is a prodigy.
752. She is kind; in fact, everyone likes her.
753. The plan is risky; in fact, it could fail.
754. He is smart; in fact, he topped the class.
755. The task is difficult; in fact, few can do it.
ON ACCOUNT OF
756. The match was canceled on account of rain.
757. Classes were closed on account of the festival.
758. The flight was delayed on account of fog.
759. Roads were blocked on account of an accident.
760. The event was postponed on account of heavy rain.
IN CASE OF
761. Keep a fire extinguisher in case of fire.
762. Call me in case of emergency.
763. Bring your ID in case of verification.
764. Take precautions in case of floods.
765. Keep water handy in case of thirst.
INSTEAD OF
766. She drank water instead of juice.
767. He took a taxi instead of walking.
768. We used milk instead of cream.
769. I chose option B instead of option A.
770. They stayed home instead of going out.
ON BEHALF OF
771. I signed the document on behalf of my father.
772. He spoke on behalf of the team.
773. She accepted the award on behalf of her company.
774. The lawyer appeared on behalf of the client.
775. They negotiated the deal on behalf of their company.
IN SPITE OF
776. In spite of the rain, the match continued.
777. She went to school in spite of feeling sick.
778. In spite of the traffic, we reached on time.
779. He smiled in spite of bad news.
780. They completed the work in spite of difficulties.
WITH REGARD TO
781. I have a query with regard to your proposal.
782. The manager spoke with regard to the project.
783. With regard to your suggestion, we will consider it.
784. She called with regard to the meeting.
785. He made a statement with regard to the issue.
IN REGARD TO
786. We have taken action in regard to the complaint.
787. In regard to your application, please see the details.
788. The decision was made in regard to the rules.
789. In regard to safety, follow the instructions.
790. He acted wisely in regard to the problem.
IN CONNECTION WITH
791. The police questioned him in connection with the theft.
792. I received a call in connection with the project.
793. This letter is in connection with your complaint.
794. They held a conference in connection with the issue.
795. She sent an email in connection with the report.
AS WELL AS
796. She speaks English as well as French.
797. He studies science as well as mathematics.
798. The book covers history as well as geography.
799. They play football as well as cricket.
800. The course includes reading as well as writing.
Complex Prepositional Combinations
IN ADDITION TO
801. In addition to studying, she works part-time.
802. He contributes to charity in addition to volunteering.
803. In addition to teaching, she writes articles.
804. They provide food in addition to drinks.
805. He attended the workshop in addition to his class.
WITH RESPECT TO
806. With respect to your request, action will be taken.
807. The policy changed with respect to taxation.
808. With respect to safety, follow the guidelines.
809. He acted carefully with respect to the issue.
810. The manager gave instructions with respect to the new project.
WITH REGARD TO
811. I have a question with regard to your proposal.
812. The teacher spoke with regard to exams.
813. With regard to your suggestion, we will consider it.
814. The manager responded with regard to the complaint.
815. They discussed with regard to the schedule.
BY MEANS OF
816. The message was sent by means of email.
817. He solved the problem by means of logic.
818. Water is transported by means of pipes.
819. They traveled by means of train.
820. The task was completed by means of teamwork.
BY VIRTUE OF
821. He gained respect by virtue of his honesty.
822. She succeeded by virtue of her hard work.
823. They got the promotion by virtue of experience.
824. The law applies by virtue of its authority.
825. He achieved success by virtue of talent.
ON ACCOUNT OF
826. The match was canceled on account of rain.
827. Classes were closed on account of the festival.
828. Roads were blocked on account of heavy traffic.
829. Flights were delayed on account of fog.
830. The meeting was postponed on account of the emergency.
IN VIEW OF
831. In view of the situation, action was taken.
832. In view of recent events, the rules were changed.
833. In view of the weather, the trip was canceled.
834. Decisions were made in view of the evidence.
835. The plan was revised in view of new guidelines.
IN SPITE OF
836. In spite of the difficulties, they completed the work.
837. He succeeded in spite of the obstacles.
838. She attended the class in spite of illness.
839. In spite of heavy rain, the match continued.
840. They smiled in spite of the bad news.
IN CASE OF
841. Keep water handy in case of thirst.
842. Use the fire extinguisher in case of fire.
843. Contact me in case of emergency.
844. Take precautions in case of flooding.
845. Carry your ID in case of verification.
IN ORDER TO
846. She worked hard in order to succeed.
847. He studied daily in order to pass the exam.
848. They saved money in order to buy a car.
849. I woke up early in order to catch the train.
850. The rules were followed in order to avoid mistakes.
FOR THE SAKE OF
851. He sacrificed comfort for the sake of his family.
852. She worked extra hours for the sake of her career.
853. They helped others for the sake of humanity.
854. He spoke honestly for the sake of truth.
855. She stayed late for the sake of completing the project.
AS WELL AS
856. He speaks English as well as Hindi.
857. She plays piano as well as guitar.
858. The course teaches reading as well as writing.
859. They enjoy football as well as cricket.
860. The report includes statistics as well as analysis.
IN TERMS OF
861. In terms of cost, this plan is cheaper.
862. In terms of efficiency, the method is better.
863. In terms of performance, the team excelled.
864. In terms of health, exercise is essential.
865. In terms of quality, this product is excellent.
WITH THE HELP OF
866. He completed the task with the help of his friends.
867. She solved the puzzle with the help of a guide.
868. They built the house with the help of workers.
869. I learned the lesson with the help of a tutor.
870. He repaired the car with the help of a mechanic.
IN RESPECT OF
871. The law applies in respect of all citizens.
872. He paid fines in respect of violations.
873. The guidelines are issued in respect of safety measures.
874. She gave information in respect of the complaint.
875. Actions were taken in respect of previous instructions.
IN RELATION TO
876. The policy is updated in relation to new rules.
877. The case was reviewed in relation to the earlier incident.
878. The teacher spoke in relation to student performance.
879. Actions were taken in relation to the project.
880. The report is prepared in relation to company guidelines.
ON THE BASIS OF
881. He was promoted on the basis of merit.
882. The decision was made on the basis of evidence.
883. Students are selected on the basis of grades.
884. The award was given on the basis of performance.
885. Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of qualifications.
IN CONNECTION WITH
886. He was questioned in connection with the theft.
887. Documents were sent in connection with the project.
888. A meeting was held in connection with the festival.
889. She wrote a letter in connection with the complaint.
890. Action was taken in connection with the issue.
WITH REFERENCE TO
891. I am writing with reference to your application.
892. He asked questions with reference to the report.
893. The notice was issued with reference to previous instructions.
894. The manager responded with reference to the complaint.
895. She sent an email with reference to the meeting.
IN REGARD TO
896. In regard to your query, the answer is attached.
897. Action was taken in regard to the complaint.
898. In regard to safety, follow the instructions.
899. He acted wisely in regard to the situation.
900. The manager spoke in regard to the project.
Miscellaneous & Tricky Prepositional Uses
FOR THE PURPOSE OF
901. They met for the purpose of discussion.
902. The meeting was held for the purpose of planning.
903. He joined the group for the purpose of learning.
904. Documents were prepared for the purpose of submission.
905. She attended the seminar for the purpose of research.
WITH THE INTENTION OF
906. He acted with the intention of helping.
907. She joined the club with the intention of improving skills.
908. They spoke with the intention of clarifying doubts.
909. I came with the intention of assisting you.
910. The plan was designed with the intention of success.
IN SPITE OF THE FACT THAT
911. In spite of the fact that he was tired, he continued.
912. She succeeded in spite of the fact that resources were limited.
913. In spite of the fact that it rained, the match went on.
914. They completed the project in spite of the fact that time was short.
915. He smiled in spite of the fact that he was upset.
ON BEHALF OF
916. I am speaking on behalf of the committee.
917. He signed the document on behalf of the manager.
918. She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
919. The lawyer appeared on behalf of the client.
920. They negotiated the deal on behalf of the company.
IN THE EVENT OF
921. Call the police in the event of theft.
922. Keep water handy in the event of fire.
923. Contact me in the event of emergency.
924. Take precautions in the event of flooding.
925. The instructions are for guidance in the event of problems.
WITH REFERENCE TO
926. I am writing with reference to your notice.
927. She sent an email with reference to the complaint.
928. He replied with reference to the report.
929. Documents were submitted with reference to the guidelines.
930. Action was taken with reference to the letter.
IN CONNECTION WITH
931. He was questioned in connection with the robbery.
932. The meeting was held in connection with the festival.
933. Documents were sent in connection with the project.
934. She wrote a letter in connection with the issue.
935. Action was taken in connection with the case.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH
936. The project was executed in compliance with the rules.
937. The company acted in compliance with the law.
938. Procedures were followed in compliance with regulations.
939. The order was issued in compliance with instructions.
940. Safety measures were implemented in compliance with guidelines.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH
941. The plan was executed in accordance with instructions.
942. Actions were taken in accordance with law.
943. The project was carried out in accordance with regulations.
944. The decision was made in accordance with rules.
945. Safety procedures were followed in accordance with guidelines.
IN RELATION TO
946. The new rules are in relation to safety measures.
947. The case was reviewed in relation to the previous incident.
948. The report was prepared in relation to company policy.
949. Actions were taken in relation to the project.
950. The instructions are given in relation to the guidelines.
IN THE LIGHT OF
951. In the light of recent developments, the plan was revised.
952. In the light of evidence, the case was closed.
953. Decisions were changed in the light of new facts.
954. Actions were taken in the light of circumstances.
955. Policies were updated in the light of public opinion.
ON ACCOUNT OF
956. Flights were canceled on account of bad weather.
957. Roads were closed on account of an accident.
958. The meeting was postponed on account of rain.
959. Classes were canceled on account of the strike.
960. The match was delayed on account of technical problems.
ON THE BASIS OF
961. Selection was made on the basis of merit.
962. Promotion was given on the basis of performance.
963. The award was given on the basis of skill.
964. The decision was made on the basis of evidence.
965. Students were selected on the basis of grades.
IN THE INTEREST OF
966. Action was taken in the interest of safety.
967. The policy was changed in the interest of public welfare.
968. The meeting was held in the interest of transparency.
969. Rules were enforced in the interest of fairness.
970. Steps were taken in the interest of health.
IN THE ABSENCE OF
971. Decisions were made in the absence of the manager.
972. She spoke in the absence of her colleague.
973. Action was taken in the absence of evidence.
974. They acted wisely in the absence of guidelines.
975. Rules were followed in the absence of supervision.
ON BEHALF OF
976. I signed the report on behalf of the chairman.
977. He spoke on behalf of the team.
978. She accepted the gift on behalf of the company.
979. The lawyer appeared on behalf of the client.
980. They negotiated on behalf of the organization.
IN CONTRAST TO
981. In contrast to last year, this year is better.
982. Her behavior is calm in contrast to her sister.
983. The city is clean in contrast to the village.
984. This method is effective in contrast to the old one.
985. The results are encouraging in contrast to previous attempts.
WITH RESPECT TO
986. With respect to your application, we have responded.
987. The manager spoke with respect to the new rules.
988. Action was taken with respect to the complaint.
989. Guidelines were issued with respect to safety.
990. The decision was made with respect to the circumstances.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF
991. They organized the workshop for the purpose of training.
992. Meetings were held for the purpose of planning.
993. The seminar was arranged for the purpose of awareness.
994. She joined the course for the purpose of skill development.
995. Documents were prepared for the purpose of submission.
IN THE CONTEXT OF
996. The speech was given in the context of recent events.
997. The law was interpreted in the context of tradition.
998. Decisions were made in the context of economic reforms.
999. The article was written in the context of social issues.
1000. The discussion took place in the context of education.
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