Preposition Flashcards
*preposition
consider
No preposition
We’ll consider your proposal.
*preposition
discuss
No preposition
Let’s discuss everyone’s ideas.
*preposition
interested
In
I’m interested in American history.
*preposition
Agree
With - about - to do - that
My parents can’t agree with each other on anything.
He agreed to mow the lawn for $20.
We agreed (that) the wedding would be held in September
You agree/disagree with a person. You agree/disagree about/on the topic. And you agree to do an action.
*preposition
Arrive
At - in
If we leave now, we’ll arrive at the restaurant in about 15 minutes
I was very cold when I arrived in London in December.
We arrive at specific points, and in cities/countries. We never “arrive to” a place.
*preposition
Blame
On - for
You can’t blame all your problems on your ex-husband.
The boy blamed his friend for breaking the window.
We blame things on people, and blame people for what happened
*preposition
Ask
For - about - to do
She asked me for a cup of coffee.
They asked us to keep quiet.
Ask for an object, and ask someone to do an action. We can also ask about a topic.
I ask you to do your best.
I went to the seller and asked him for a book in English.
*preposition
Talk - speak
About - with - to
Everyone was talking about the World Cup.
I’d like to talk with you for a moment.
We talk/speak about a topic, and talk/speak with/to a person.
*preposition
Trust
With - to do - have (no) trust in
I don’t trust him with my money.
We trust you to do the right thing.
She has no trust in the security of online banking.
We trust a person with something, and trust a person to do an action.
*preposition
Think
About - of - that
We’ve been thinking about buying a new car.
What do you think of this design?
I think (that) we should take that road.
We usually think about things for a longer time, and think of things in a quick moment. We don’t usually use “think to”.
*preposition
Forget
About - to do - that
I totally forgot about the meeting.
Don’t forget to finish your homework!
She forgot (that) she had a dental appointment.
We forget about an object or event, and forget to do an action.
*preposition
Fight
Against - for - over - about - with -to do
The rebels are fighting against the army.
My kids are fighting over the remote control.
We need to fight for equal rights.
You fight against your opponent, and you fight for the thing you want to support. You fight over the object that is in the middle of the dispute. We can also fight about a topic, and fight with another person.
I fought to have a day off.
I’m fighting for home working
*preposition
Decide
Between - among - against - to do - that
I’m trying to decide between these two English schools.
He decided against flying – he’ll take the train instead.
He decided (that) it was his business.
You decide between or among two or more options. If you decide against something, it means you choose NOT to do it. When you decide YES to an action, then you decide to do it
*preposition
Hear
About - that - [sb/sth] - from
Did you hear that Mr. Johnson has died?
Did you hear about the earthquake in Japan?
Will you please hear what I have to say?
We hear Mass every Sunday morning.
She hasn’t heard from her brother in 3 months.
*preposition
Write
To - about
The journalist wrote about the election
Make sure to write to your grandparents and thank them for the gift.
*preposition
Complain
to (someone) about (something) - that
We complained to the manager about the slow service in the restaurant.
We complained to the committee that they had not kept us informed.
*preposition
Joke
About
Chris is always joking about how bad he is at sports.
*preposition
Argue
with (someone) about (something) - that
I argued with my business partner about how much to invest in advertising.
She argued that the proposed law should be defeated.
To argue is to have a verbal conflict. The noun form is “argument” and we also say “have an argument with (someone)”
*preposition
Warn
someone about something - that
They warned us about the poisonous snakes in the forest.
He warned me that the train might be late.
*preposition
Worry
About
My grandmother always worries about my safety.
*preposition
Feel
About - like doing- that
How do you feel about the new company policy?
I don’t feel like going out to a nightclub. I’d rather relax at home tonight.
I feel that we stand a chance of winning the contest.
“I don’t feel like doing it” means “I don’t want to do it; I’m not in the mood for doing it”
*preposition
Wonder
About - if
Sometimes I wonder about the origins of the universe and where we came from.
I wonder if you would be interested in buying this car over here.
*preposition
Believe
In - (that)
Even though she’s ten, she still believes in fairies.
I believe that it won’t rain tomorrow, but I’m not sure.
*preposition
Involve (impliquer)
In-involve [sb] in (doing) [sth]
involve (doing)
I want to involve my husband in preparing dinner.
We like to involve the children in deciding where to go for the summer holidays.
She involved him in the decision-making process because of his experience.
Buying a car usually involves getting a loan from a bank.
Action films often involve a lot of violence.
*preposition
Die
Of - from - for [sth/sb]
My grandmother died of cancer.
The accident victim died from he injuries.
I love my children so much, I would die for them.
die of’ refers to dying as the result of a disease, and ‘die from’ refers to dying as a result of an external cause such as an accident or a disaster.
*preposition
Arrange
arrange for (someone) (to do something), arrange [sth], arrange to do [sth]
We’ll arrange for a babysitter to take care of the kids.
prendre des dispositions pour que [qqn] fasse [qch]
He arranged the books in alphabetical order.
I haven’t seen you in a very long time. We should arrange to do something.
*preposition
hope/long
Hope/long
hope for (noun)
hope to (verb)
To “long for” something means you REALLY want something
I long for a job in which I have more flexible hours!
I’m hoping for good weather this weekend.
My husband and I are hoping to go camping.
*preposition
Pray
For - (that) - to do
pray for somebody/something
I’ll pray for you. I’m praying for you to feel better soon.
pray (for something) We’re praying for good weather on Saturday.
pray (that)… We prayed (that) she would recover from her illness.
pray that… I prayed that nobody would notice my mistake.
pray to do something He prayed to be forgiven.
*preposition
Prepare
For - to do (get ready)
The sports team is preparing for the tournament next month.
Nothing could have prepared me for the sight that greeted me when I opened the door.
Prepare to be amazed!
*preposition
Search
For - [sth]
He is searching for his keys.
He searched for the answer online.
I’m searching for a two-bedroom apartment in the city center.
You can use “searching for” or “looking for”
If you search a place or person, you examine them thoroughly because you are trying to find something.
Police searched the building and found weapons.
He stood with his arms outstretched while the guard searched him.
Jessica searched her office for her keys.
*preposition
Look
For - at
Look for = Try to find a thing or person
I can’t find my keys! Can you help me look for them?
He doesn’t like his current job, so he’s looking for a new one.
I looked for you at the party last night, but I didn’t see you.
Look for – Try to find something that is lost:
“I’m looking for my glasses. Do you know where they are?”
Don’t say: “Look this picture.”
Say: “Look at this picture.”
Look at – Direct attention to something
*preposition
vote
For - against
I’m going to vote for Janet for president.
Vote for” means you support it, you vote YES
That senator voted against a law
proposing stricter measures for gun control.
“Vote against” means you oppose it, you vote NO
