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Indeed, prepositions are the spice of a good writing and it is very difficult to master the art of using them. There are many nouns, adjectives, verbs and participles in English which take particular and appropriate prepositions after them. In a few instances more than one preposition may be admissible. Thus we can speak of a river as abounding in fish or with fish, or a person may be careless of, or careless about the consequences of his actions.<\/p>\n
As a general rule, however, only one preposition can follow a particular word used in a particular sense. It is wrong to say, ‘I am ashamed for your conduct’ or ‘in respect of these matters’\u009d instead of ‘in respect of these matters’\u009d though ‘I have a great respect for your opinion’\u009d is quite correct.<\/p>\n
\nThe same preposition should not be used with two words unless it is appropriate to each of them. Thus it is wrong to say ‘It is different and inferior to the other’\u009d because different and inferior require different prepositions. We should say: ‘It is different from and inferior to the other’ or better ‘It is different from the other and inferior to it’\u009d.<\/p>\n
The use of inappropriate prepositions is a fertile source of errors with students. The following list is therefore given to enable them to learn the use of appropriate prepositions with words.<\/p>\n
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\nDo not just acquiesce in any proposal brought forward; accept it only if you find it reasonable.<\/p>\n
\nDo not undertake any assignment unless you have aptitude for it.<\/p>\n
\nI am averse to hypocrisy more than anything else.<\/p>\n
\nHe atoned for his neglect of his parents.<\/p>\n
\nIt is no use brooding over past failures.<\/p>\n
\nHe was banished from the kingdom for having plotted against the crown prince.<\/p>\n
\nThe Dada Sahib Phalke Award was bestowed on him for his contribution to the development of Hindi cinema.<\/p>\n
\nShe married beneath her.<\/p>\n
\nAmritsar is celebrated for its Golden Temple.
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\nThe workers are clamouring for higher wages.<\/p>\n
\nThe atmosphere in this office is not congenial to me.<\/p>\n
\nSuch an action is not consistent with his character.<\/p>\n
\nOur examination will commence on next Monday.<\/p>\n
\nThe government is committed to providing safe drinking water in every village.<\/p>\n
\nHis actions are hardly compatible with the tall moral claims he makes.<\/p>\n
\nOne can confide in only one’s chosen and well-tried friends.<\/p>\n
\nHe felt that he was destined to lead the nation.<\/p>\n
\nNo definite result can be deduced from these facts.<\/p>\n
\nI dissuaded him from taking up the job of a clerk in a government office.<\/p>\n
\nWe should courageously grapple with the difficulties of life.<\/p>\n
\nYou might be a very suitable candidate for the job, but do not think that you are indispensable to me.<\/p>\n
\nI was indignant with my friend at his refusal to lend me his books.<\/p>\n
\nNothing definite can be inferred from the statements made by the witness.<\/p>\n
\nIt is immaterial to me whether my work earns applause or censure.<\/p>\n
\nSelfishness is inherent in man.<\/p>\n
\nThe agitating workers jeered at the managing director when he came to talk to them.<\/p>\n
\nHe went on driving the car oblivious of the danger that awaited him.<\/p>\n
\nHe was overwhelmed with sorrow at his failure.<\/p>\n
\nA judge should not be prejudiced against the culprit from the beginning.<\/p>\n
\nI marvelled at the harmony of colours in his painting.<\/p>\n
\nThe poem appears to be a lament for lost opportunities.<\/p>\n
\nThe smoke emitted by old vehicles is a great menace to public health.<\/p>\n
\nIt is undesirable to scoff at other religions.<\/p>\n
\nThe soldier succumbed to his injuries before he could be taken to the hospital.<\/p>\n
\nI never thought he would stoop to such meanness.<\/p>\n
\nA man of courage never surrenders to external pressures.<\/p>\n
\nWe should never trifle with the sentiments of others.<\/p>\n
\nHis wife is accomplished and well-versed in household affairs.<\/p>\n
\nYou are wanting in firmness; that is why you are so often exploited.<\/p>\n
\nThe hawkers vied with one another in making a loud noise.<\/p>\n
\nMan has always yearned for eternal happiness.<\/p>\n
\nA man of spiritual strength will never yield to hardships.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"