This document discusses the proper use of prepositions in the English language through examples of sentences containing ambiguous prepositions. It explores the different prepositions that can be used in various contexts and phrases, examining how subtle changes in prepositions can alter the meaning of sentences. Key prepositions discussed include in, at, of, for, to, with, by, from, on, about, against, among, over, of, into, onto and thereof/therefor/therefrom.

1. Prepositions

2. The lawyer was absorbed
(in, at) his work.

3. The lawyer was absorbed
(in, at) his work.

4. He was accused (for, of) rape.

5. He was accused (for, of) rape.

6. I am not accustomed (to, with)
hard work.

7. I am not accustomed (to, with)
hard work.

8. The thief is afraid (of, for)
policemen.

9. The thief is afraid (of, for)
policemen.

10. The Chief of Police was afraid (of,
for) his policemen.

11. The Chief of Police was afraid (of,
for) his policemen.
It could go either way depending on
what you mean.

12. The hunter aimed (at, for, to) the
deer.

13. The hunter aimed (at, for, to) the
deer.

14. The hunter was aiming (to, for,
at) the deer.

15. The hunter was aiming (to, for,
at) the deer.

16. The judge was angry (at, with)
me.

17. The judge was angry (at, with)
me.

18. The mother was anxious (about,
for) her son.

19. The mother was anxious (about,
for) her son.

20. We arrived (at, to) the hotel.

21. We arrived (at, to) the hotel.

22. You should be ashamed (of,
from) that statement.

23. You should be ashamed (of,
from) that statement.

24. Filipinos believe (in, to, at) Jesus
Christ.

25. Filipinos believe (in, to, at) Jesus
Christ.

26. We benefit (by, from) the rule of
law

27. We benefit (by, from) the rule of
law

28. We derive benefit (by, from) the
rule of law.

29. We derive benefit (by, from) the
rule of law.

30. Be careful (for, of) that.

31. Be careful (for, of) that.

32. I have confidence (in, to) God.

33. I have confidence (in, to) God.

34. I congratulate you (on, for) your
achievement.

35. I congratulate you (on, for) your
achievement.

36. The corpse was covered (with,
by) newspapers.

37. The corpse was covered (with,
by) newspapers.

38. The car was covered (with, by)
insurance.

39. The car was covered (with, by)
insurance.

40. The patient was cured (of, from)
his ailment.

41. The patient was cured (of, from)
his ailment.
… therefore, the patient was cured
thereof.

42. He was deprived (of, from) his
freedom.

43. He was deprived (of, from) his
freedom.
He was deprived thereof.

44. He died (from, of) starvation.

45. He died (from, of) starvation.
He died thereof.

46. My book is different (from, than)
yours.

47. My book is different (from, than)
yours.
My book is different from that of
yours.

48. The fee was divided (in, into)
three equal parts.

49. The fee was divided (in, into)
three equal parts.

50. I have no doubt (about, of, for)
that.

51. I have no doubt (about, of, for)
that.

52. Judges are dressed (in, with)
black robes.

53. Judges are dressed (in, with)
black robes.
… dressed therein.

54. This is an exception (to, of) the
rule.

55. This is an exception (to, of) the
rule.
… an exception thereto.

56. He exchanged platinum (by, for)
gold.

57. He exchanged platinum (by, for)
gold.

58. He failed (in, from) Civil Law.

59. He failed (in, from) Civil Law.

60. He is full (of, from) hot air.

61. He is full (of, from) hot air.

62. He is full (of, from) eating too
much.

63. He is full (of, from) eating too
much.

64. I am glad (with, from) the results.

65. I am glad (with, from) the results.

66. He is good (at, with) pistol
shooting.

67. He is good (at, with) pistol
shooting.

68. He is good (with, at) a gun.

69. He is good (with, at) a gun.

70. Guard (against, from) long
sentences.

71. Guard (against, from) long
sentences.

72. He was found guilty (from, of)
child abuse.

73. He was found guilty (from, of)
child abuse.

74. They are indifferent (to, for)
politicians.

75. They are indifferent (to, for)
politicians.

76. Insist (on, with) your idea.

77. Insist (on, with) your idea.

78. Go (to, for) a hotel.

79. Go (to, for) a hotel.

80. Stand (in, at) the back.

81. Stand (in, at) the back.

82. Stand (in, at) front of the class.

83. Stand (in, at) front of the class.

84. Stand (at, in) the front of the
class.

85. Stand (at, in) the front of the
class.

86. Look (to, at) this!

87. Look (to, at) this!

88. We look (at, to) the new dawn.

89. We look (at, to) the new dawn.

90. I am married (with, to) him.

91. I am married (with, to) him.

92. He is opposite (to, from) his
brother.

93. He is opposite (to, from) his
brother.

94. He is the opposite (to, from, of)
his brother.

95. He is the opposite (to, from, of)
his brother.

96. We passed (by, from) Urdaneta.

97. We passed (by, from) Urdaneta.

98. He is popular (with, among) the
students.

99. He is popular (with, among) the
students.

100. The host presided (over, with, in)
the meeting.

101. The host presided (over, with, in)
the meeting.

102. I am not proud (of, with) what I
did.

103. I am not proud (of, with) what I
did.

104. We rejoice (in, for) the turn of
events.

105. We rejoice (in, for) the turn of
events.

106. I am not related (to, with) him.

107. I am not related (to, with) him.

108. We are satisfied (with, of) the
grades.

109. We are satisfied (with, of) the
grades.

110. The handwriting is similar (with,
to, from) the original.

111. The handwriting is similar (with,
to, from) the original.

112. Don’t bet (on, with) it.

113. Don’t bet (on, with) it.

114. He will succeed (in, at) his
project.

115. He will succeed (in, at) his
project.

116. This work is superior (to, with)
the last one.

117. This work is superior (to, with)
the last one.

118. I am sure (of, for) his integrity.

119. I am sure (of, for) his integrity.

120. We suspect him (of, for) stabbing
Lorenzo.

121. We suspect him (of, for) stabbing
Lorenzo.

122. I was taken (by, with) surprise.

123. I was taken (by, with) surprise.

124. The horse was tied (to, at) a tree.

125. The horse was tied (to, at) a tree.

126. The interpreter translated the
words (into, to) English.

127. The interpreter translated the
words (into, to) English.

128. Please write (in, with) ink.
Please write (in, with) a pen.

129. Please write (in, with) ink.
Please write (in, with) a pen.

130. (At, On, In) this corner……
Manny … Pacman …
Pacquiao !!!

131. (At, On, In) this corner……
Manny … Pacman …
Pacquiao !!!

132. … and intends to enforce the
contract by demanding
payments (thereof,
therefor, therefrom).

133. … and intends to enforce the
contract by demanding
payments (thereof,
therefor, therefrom).

134. The office shall be given due notice
(thereof, therefor, therefrom) by
the government.

135. The office shall be given due notice
(thereof, therefor, therefrom) by
the government.

136. … will be given as a replacement
(therefore, therefrom, thereof,
therefor, thereto).

137. … will be given as a replacement
(therefore, therefrom, thereof,
therefor, thereto).

138. The evidence related (therefor,
thereof, thereto) must be
identified in open court.

139. The evidence related (therefor,
thereof, thereto) must be
identified in open court.

140. People look (to, at, for) you for
hope.

141. People look (to, at, for) you for
hope.

143. In the long of time, we
will success.
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