Since and for are common prepositions used in many statements. However, they are often used in wrong places. Since is used when one talks about one particular point of time. It has been raining since yesterday. Yesterday here refers to a particular day, hence since is used. For is used when one refers to a […]
Verbs and more
Blow is a verb which in simple terms refer to a current of air or movement caused by it. A cool breeze was blowing in the morning. Now let us add different prepositions to this verb and see how it takes different meanings: Blow out means to extinguish a flame by blowing. He blew out […]
Prepositions-6
Let us today work on another set of statements for the wrong prepositions used in them. Find out how many statements you have been saying correctly! * Open your book on page 43. * It has been raining from two hours. * I would prefer death than dishonor. * Nobody believes him. * The manager […]
Prepositions-5
Another set of statements to be corrected for the prepositions used: * He took a ride on a tonga. * She offered me a chair to sit. * Punjabi families spend too much for luxuries. * The company must compensate her loss. * We will come back within an hour. * They returned from the […]
Prepositions-4
Another exercise on Prepositions today. Correct the following statements for the prepositions used in them: * He ran till the end of the road. * The little mouse sprang on the table. * She slept upto six o’clock. * Don’t grieve at the loss of five hundred bucks. * The fan is right on my […]