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5.7<\/span> Prepositions<\/h2>\r\n
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Learning Objectives<\/h3>\r\n
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  1. Identify prepositions.<\/li>\r\n\t
  2. Learn how and when to use prepositions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\nA preposition<\/span><\/span> is a word that connects a noun or a pronoun to another word in a sentence. Most prepositions such as above<\/em>, below<\/em>, and behind<\/em> usually indicate a location in the physical world, but some prepositions such as during<\/em>, after<\/em>, and until<\/em> show location in time.\r\n
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    In<\/em>, At<\/em>, and On<\/em><\/h2>\r\nThe prepositions in<\/em>, at<\/em>, and on<\/em> are used to indicate both location and time, but they are used in specific ways. Study Table 5.12, Table 5.13, and Table 5.14 to learn when to use each one.\r\n
    Table 5.12<\/span> In<\/em>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    Preposition<\/th>\r\nTime<\/th>\r\nExample<\/th>\r\nPlace<\/th>\r\nExample<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
    in<\/td>\r\nyear<\/td>\r\nin 1942<\/td>\r\ncountry<\/td>\r\nin Zimbabwe<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    month<\/td>\r\nin August<\/td>\r\nstate<\/td>\r\nin California<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    season<\/td>\r\nin the summer<\/td>\r\ncity<\/td>\r\nin Chicago<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    time of day (not with night<\/em>)<\/td>\r\nin the afternoon<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
    Table 5.13<\/span> On<\/em>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    Preposition<\/th>\r\nTime<\/th>\r\nExample<\/th>\r\nPlace<\/th>\r\nExample<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
    on<\/td>\r\nday<\/td>\r\non Monday<\/td>\r\nsurfaces<\/td>\r\non the table<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    date<\/td>\r\non May 23<\/td>\r\nstreets<\/td>\r\non 124th Street<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    specific days\/dates<\/td>\r\non Monday<\/td>\r\nmodes of transportation<\/td>\r\non the bus<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
    Table 5.14<\/span> At<\/em>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    Preposition<\/th>\r\nTime<\/th>\r\nExample<\/th>\r\nPlace<\/th>\r\nExample<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
    at<\/td>\r\ntime<\/td>\r\nat five o\u2019clock<\/td>\r\naddresses<\/td>\r\nat 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    with night<\/em><\/td>\r\nat night<\/td>\r\nlocation<\/td>\r\nat Rooney\u2019s Grill<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    Exercise 1<\/h3>\r\nEdit the following letter from a resident to her landlord by correcting errors with in<\/em>, at<\/em>, and on<\/em>. Dear Mrs. Salazar, I am writing this letter to inform you that I will be vacating apartment 2A in 356 Maple Street at Wednesday, June 30, 2010. I will be cleaning the apartment at the Monday before I leave. I will return the keys to you on 5 p.m., sharp, at June 30. If you have any questions or specific instructions for me, please contact me in my office. I have enjoyed living at Austin, Texas, but I want to explore other parts of the country now. Sincerely, Milani Davis <\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    Prepositions after Verbs<\/h2>\r\nPrepositions often follow verbs to create expressions with distinct meanings. These expressions are sometimes called prepositional verbs. It is important to remember that these expressions cannot be separated.\r\n
    Table 5.15<\/span> Verbs + Prepositions\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    Verb + Preposition<\/th>\r\nMeaning<\/th>\r\nExample<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
    agree with<\/td>\r\nto agree with something or someone<\/td>\r\nMy husband always agrees with<\/strong> me.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    apologize for<\/td>\r\nto express regret for something, to say sorry about something<\/td>\r\nI apologize for<\/strong> being late.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    apply for<\/td>\r\nto ask for something formally<\/td>\r\nI will apply for<\/strong> that job.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    believe in<\/td>\r\nto have a firm conviction in something; to believe in the existence of something<\/td>\r\nI believe in<\/strong> educating the world\u2019s women.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    care about<\/td>\r\nto think that someone or something is important<\/td>\r\nI care about<\/strong> the health of our oceans.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    hear about<\/td>\r\nto be told about something or someone<\/td>\r\nI heard about<\/strong> the teachers\u2019 strike.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    look after<\/td>\r\nto watch or to protect someone or something<\/td>\r\nWill you look after<\/strong> my dog while I am on vacation?<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    talk about<\/td>\r\nto discuss something<\/td>\r\nWe will talk about<\/strong> the importance of recycling.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    speak to, with<\/td>\r\nto talk to\/with someone<\/td>\r\nI will speak to<\/strong> his teacher tomorrow.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    wait for<\/td>\r\nto await the arrival of someone or something<\/td>\r\nI will wait for<\/strong> my package to arrive.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    Tip<\/h3>\r\nIt is a good idea to memorize these combinations of verbs plus prepositions. Write them down in a notebook along with the definition and practice using them when you speak.<\/div>\r\n
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    Exercise 2<\/h3>\r\nOn a separate sheet of paper, complete the following sentences by writing the correct preposition after the verb.\r\n
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    1. Charlotte does not ________ (apologize for, believe in) aliens or ghosts.<\/li>\r\n\t
    2. It is impolite to ________ (hear about, talk about) people when they are not here.<\/li>\r\n\t
    3. Herman said he was going to ________ (believe in, apply for) the internship.<\/li>\r\n\t
    4. Jonas would not ________ (talk about, apologize for) eating the last piece of cake.<\/li>\r\n\t
    5. I ________ (care about, agree with) the environment very much.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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      Prepositions after Adjectives<\/h2>\r\nSimilar to prepositions after verbs, prepositions after adjectives create expressions with distinct meanings unique to English. Remember, like prepositional verbs, these expressions also cannot be separated.\r\n
      Table 5.16<\/span> Adjectives + Prepositions\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
      Adjective + Preposition<\/th>\r\nMeaning<\/th>\r\nExample<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
      angry at, about<\/td>\r\nto feel or show anger toward (or about) someone or something<\/td>\r\nI am angry about<\/strong> the oil spill in the ocean.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      confused about<\/td>\r\nto be unable to think with clarity about someone or something.<\/td>\r\nShawn was confused about<\/strong> the concepts presented at the meeting.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      disappointed in, with<\/td>\r\nto feel dissatisfaction with someone or something<\/td>\r\nI was disappointed in<\/strong> my husband because he voted for that candidate.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      dressed in<\/td>\r\nto clothe the body<\/td>\r\nHe was dressed in<\/strong> a pin-striped suit.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      happy for<\/td>\r\nto show happiness for someone or something<\/td>\r\nI was happy for<\/strong> my sister who graduated from college.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      interested in<\/td>\r\ngiving attention to something, expressing interest<\/td>\r\nI am interested in<\/strong> musical theater.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      jealous of<\/td>\r\nto feel resentful or bitter toward someone or something (because of their status, possessions, or ability)<\/td>\r\nI was jealous of<\/strong> her because she always went on vacation.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      thankful for<\/td>\r\nto express thanks for something<\/td>\r\nI am thankful for<\/strong> my wonderful friends.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      tired of<\/td>\r\nto be disgusted with, have a distaste for<\/td>\r\nI was tired of<\/strong> driving for hours without end.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      worried about<\/td>\r\nto express anxiety or worry about something<\/td>\r\nI am worried about<\/strong> my father\u2019s health.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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      Exercise 3<\/h3>\r\nOn a separate sheet of paper, complete the following sentences by writing the correct preposition after the verb.\r\n
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      1. Meera was deeply ________ (interested in, thankful for) marine biology.<\/li>\r\n\t
      2. I was ________ (jealous of, disappointed in) the season finale of my favorite show.<\/li>\r\n\t
      3. Jordan won the race, and I am ________ (happy for, interested in) him.<\/li>\r\n\t
      4. The lawyer was ________ (thankful for, confused about) the details of the case.<\/li>\r\n\t
      5. Chloe was ________ (dressed in, tired of) a comfortable blue tunic.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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        Tip<\/h3>\r\nThe following adjectives are always followed by the preposition at<\/em>:\r\n
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        • Good She is really good at<\/strong> chess.<\/li>\r\n\t
        • Excellent Henry is excellent at<\/strong> drawing.<\/li>\r\n\t
        • Brilliant Mary Anne is brilliant at<\/strong> playing the violin.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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          Key Takeaways<\/h3>\r\n