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Level 4 = (Prepositions) Of, To, For

 

Prepositions _ Of, To, For

Prepositions are words that link a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to some other part of the sentence. Prepositions can be tricky for English learners. There is no definite rule or formula for choosing a preposition.

Preposition – Of

Example Sentences

How to use the preposition

·   The highlight of the show is at the end.

·   The first page of the book is missing.

Used for belonging to, relating to, or connected with

·   This is a picture of my family.

·   I got married in the spring of 2000.

Used to indicate reference

·   I drank three cups of milk.

·   I got 8 hours of sleep last night.

Used to indicate an amount or number


Preposition -To

Example Sentences

How to use the preposition

·   She was sent to the principal's office.

·   I emailed the document tomy boss.

·   She was sent to the principal's office.

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward, or the direction of something

·   Gas prices rose up to$5.

·   The snow was piled up to the roof.

Used to indicate a limit or an ending point

·   The answers to the test are on the next page.

·   My answer to your question is in this envelope.

Used to indicate relationship

·   I work nine tosix, Monday to Friday.

·   It is now 10 to five or 4:50.

Used to indicate a time or a period


Preposition - For

Example Sentences

How to use the preposition

·   These gifts are for your children.

·   This room is forconferences and meetings.

Used to indicate the use of something

·   I am so happy foryou.

·   He is retiring for medical reasons.

Used to mean because of

·   I've lived in this house for 12 years.

·   I have enough food for a week.

Used to indicate time or duration

 

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