This document provides tips on using the prepositions "to", "of", and "for" to improve one's IELTS exam score. It explains that prepositions link words and phrases in sentences. The document then gives examples of proper uses of each preposition, including indicating direction, limits, time periods, reasons, durations, belonging, reference, and amounts. It provides sample sentences to illustrate the different uses of each preposition. Additional online resources are listed for further tips on using prepositions for the IELTS exam.

1. Some useful tips on how to use the prepositions “of, to, for” to boost
your score in the IELTS
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2. Preposition: to, of, for
Prepositions are words that link
words and phrases to other parts of
the sentence. There are quite a
number of prepositions with very
different rules on when to use them.
Go on through the following slide to
know more about the prepositions
“to, of, for.”
You will learn:
Proper use – when and how to
use the preposition
Sample sentences
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4. Preposition - to
• to indicate the direction to where something or someone is heading
My sister is heading to the office this
early morning.
The books were sent to Mr. Loh in
Singapore.
All of us went to the amusement park
yesterday.
Please give it back to me.
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5. Preposition - to
•
to show a limit or ending point
The snow was piled up to the roof.
The prices rose up to 10 percent
compared last year.
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6. Preposition - to
• to indicate time or period
In my work before, I used to work
from eight in the morning to ten in
the evening.
What time is it? Ten to five.
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8. Preposition - for
• to show how to use something
This place is for showcases and that is
for the parking.
This knife is for cutting bread.
They baked some cookies for your
anniversary.
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9. Preposition - for
• to mean “because of”
I am so happy for you. Good job!
We feel sorry for the loss.
For this reason, I think students have to make use of modern
instructional materials.
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10. Preposition - for
• to indicate time or duration
He has been a very famous actor for
ten years.
I have attended the seminar for three
days.
I can talk to you for a few minutes.
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12. Preposition - of
• to show belonging, or relating, or connected with
The highlight of the show is at the
end.
I always dreamt of being rich and
famous.
Don’t use that. That is the chair of my
sister.
The first page of the portfolio is an
acknowledgement.
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13. Preposition - of
• to indicate reference
I got married in the summer of 2012.
This is a picture of my boyfriend.
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14. Preposition - of
• to indicate an amount or number
I have drunk three cups of coffee this
morning.
I had only four hours of sleep because
of my report.
A large number of students gathered
for the protest.
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