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Prepositional phrases are groups of words that begin with a preposition (like "in," "at," "on," "of"). In English, many adjectives and verbs are "married" to specific prepositions. You can be "good at" math, but you can't be "good in" math!
These fixed combinations are crucial for accuracy. Using the wrong preposition is one of the most common mistakes learners make. In this section, we'll focus on the most popular Adjective + Preposition and Verb + Preposition combinations. Get ready to practice with 25 focused exercises!
| Phrase | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Interested in | Wanting to know/learn | I'm interested in art. |
| Good at | Skilled doing something | She is good at singing. |
| Afraid of | Feeling fear | He is afraid of spiders. |
Why is it tricky?
The logic often doesn't translate from your native language. You might say "married with" in your language, but in English, it's strictly "married to." There's no secret rule—you just have to memorize the pair!
Tricky Cases
Watch out for common mistakes when using Prepositional Phrases. Pay close attention to subject-verb agreement and how different contexts can change the correct form. Some patterns might seem similar but have important differences.
Remember that context matters. The same sentence structure might work differently depending on whether you're talking about the past, present, or future, or whether you're making a statement or asking a question.
What You'll Practice
The 25 exercises give you sentences where Prepositional Phrases needs to be used correctly. You'll practice:
Practice with interactive exercises and improve your grammar skills step by step.
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