This document provides information about prepositions and preposition combinations in the English language. It begins with examples of noun combinations with prepositions like "to", "of", "at", and "for". It then discusses verb combinations with prepositions, providing examples like "insist on", "deal with", and "rely on". Finally, it discusses adjective combinations with prepositions like "amazed at" and "proud of". The document aims to explain the different ways prepositions can be used to combine with nouns, verbs, and adjectives in the English language. It includes examples, definitions, types, uses, and a short quiz to test understanding.
3. RECALL
1. ……….. All the way home made us tired.
a.walk
b.walking
c.we have walked
d.we walk
e.we are walking
2. It is difficult to get used …… with chopstick.
a.eat
b.eating
c.not eating
d.to eat
e.to eating
4. 3. I was interested in…..more about history.
a.learn
b.to learn
c.learning
d.learnt
e.to learning
5. 4.She is used to Harry’s…….about the food.
a.to complain
b.complaining
c.complains
d.to complaining
e.complained
5.This knife needs……it is dull.
a.to be sharpening
b.to sharpen
c.sharpens
d.sharpen
e.sharpened
6. Definition
Prepositions are used before nouns or pronouns in
prepositional phrases. They combine with
adjectives and verbs in certain ways. Prepositions
are generally partnered as such:
verb, noun, adjective + preposition.
Prep combination= Prep+V/Adj/N
7. Types of preposition combination
a) Noun + Preposition Combinations
English has many examples of prepositions coming after
nouns. In such cases, the prepositions are often followed by
a phrase containing a noun, as in examples below :
• Noun + to...
(a) Did you get an invitationtothe party?
• Noun + of...
(b) Everyone was surprised by his lack of (kekurangan)
concern.
• Noun + at...
(c) We need to call an expert at plumbing as
soon as possible. Kita harus memaggil seorang ahli pipa sesegera
mungkin.
8. •Noun + for...
Example :
1. They send me a cheque for Rp. 25.000
•Noun + with.... / between...
Example :
1. The police want to question a man in connection with
the robbery.
2. There are some British and American English. differences
betwee.
9. The use of :
Penggunaan
A solution to :
Solusi untuk
Influence on :
Mempengaruhi
pada
Evidence of :
Bukti
The cost of :
Biaya
An increas in :
Peningkatan
A possibility of
: Kemungkinan
Danger of :
Bahaya
The price of :
Harga
A reason for :
Alasan untuk
A supply of :
Pasokan
A method of :
Metode
A lack of :
Kekurangan
Belief in :
Percaya pada
The cause of :
Penyebab
Difficulty with
: Kesulitan
dalam
Here are a few more nouns and prepositions which are
used together:
10. b) Verb + Preposition Combinations
Many English prepositions also follow verbs. Sometimes they
introduce a phrase that contains a noun, as in example (a). They
can also introduce a noun, as in example (b), or an -ing verb.
(a) I don't know how long we can depend on his generosity. He
has already done so much for us. Dia telah melakukan banyak
untuk kita.
(b) Many of the town's residents relied on neighbours for help
during the flood. Banyak pend kota mengandalkan tetngganya utk
membantu slm banjir.
11. Here are some other verbs and prepositions that
are used together:
• I insist on (Bersikeras)
• He can deal with (Sepakat dengan)
• This can result in (Mengakibatkan)
• Do you plan on (Berencana untuk)
• We belong to (Milik)
• This could lead to (Memimpin)
• My answer will depend on (Tergantung pada)
• You can rely on (Mempercayakan pada)
• They fight for (Berjuang untuk)
• We fight against (Melawan terhadap resiko)
12. c) Adjective + Preposition Combinations
English also has many instances of prepositions coming after
adjectives. Example:
(a) I was amazed at all the improvements.
Aku telah dikagum dengan semua kemajuannya.
(a) We were all shocked by his behaviour.
Kita semua dikejutkan dengan tingkah lakunya.
13. Here are some more adjectives and prepositions
that are used together:
• proud of : bangga akan
• identical to : identik pada
• different from : berbeda dari
• tired of : lelah akan
• related to : berhubungan pada
• opposed to : berlawanan pada
• satisfied with : puas dengan
• eager for : ingin akan
• based on : berdasarkan pada
• famous for : terkenal karena
• necessary for : penting untuk
• excited about : bergembira dengan
14. QUIZ
1.He’s qualified ___ the job
A. With
B. For
C. On
D. To
2. I am grateful ___ you !
A. With
B. For
C. On
D. To
3. I am grateful ___ all your help.
A. With
B. For
C. On
D. To
4. I am prepared ___ my test
A. About
B. For
C. On
D. To
5. He is guilty ___ the crime
A. About
B. For
C. On
D. Of
6. Kobe Bryant is known ___ his basketball
skills
A. About
B. For
C. Of
D. To
15. QUIZ
7. He depends ___ me for help
A. With
B. From
C. To
D. On
8. The criminal was hiding ___
the police.
A. With
B. From
C. To
D. On
9. He will succeed ___ his career.
A. With
B. From
C. To
D. On
10. Wear thus sweater to keep ___
getting cold
A. With
B. In
C. From
D. On
16. QUOTE OF THE DAY
Never look back, fight
for your dream.
