Prepositions and Gerunds: Mastering the Building Blocks of Language PDF
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This PDF presentation explains the essential roles of prepositions and gerunds in English grammar. It explores how prepositions connect words and ideas to create clear communication and shows nuanced usage examples along with common interactions between prepositions and gerunds.
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Prepositions and Gerunds: Mastering the Building Blocks of Language Prepositions and Gerunds: Unlocking Clear and Precise Communication Prepositions are essential in English, connecting words and ideas to create clear, precise communication. This presentation explores the nuanced usage of common pre...
Prepositions and Gerunds: Mastering the Building Blocks of Language Prepositions and Gerunds: Unlocking Clear and Precise Communication Prepositions are essential in English, connecting words and ideas to create clear, precise communication. This presentation explores the nuanced usage of common prepositions, including their interaction with gerunds, to help you navigate the complexities of the English language with confidence. by Sean Watson Preposition: About Worry About Complain About He is worried about failing the test. She always complains about working late. Dream About Talk About I often dream about traveling around the They were talking about going to the new world. restaurant. Preposition: For Apologize For Blame For Forgive For I must apologize for not He blamed me for breaking Can you forgive her for lying? attending the meeting. the vase. Preposition: From 1 2 3 Keep From Prevent From Prohibit From Nothing can keep me from Bad weather prevented us The law prohibits anyone completing my goals. from traveling. from smoking indoors. Preposition: In 1 Believe In 2 Do you believe in working hard for Be Interested In He is interested in learning Spanish. success? 3 Participate In We participated in organizing the event. 4 Succeed In She succeeded in breaking the record. Preposition: Of 1 Accused Of He was accused of stealing money. 2 Guilty Of She was found guilty of embezzlement. 3 Instead Of We went to the park instead of watching a movie. Preposition: To Accustomed To Committed To Devoted To Look Forward To He is accustomed to Our team is She is devoted to I look forward to getting up early. committed to researching this meeting you soon. delivering quality. project.
