Prepositions: Errors in Use
Common errors in the use of prepositions The use of prepositions is an area where non native speakers of English tend to make a fair number of mistakes . This is because English has many different prepositions. There are few rules that are universally applicable and many exceptions In many cases the choice of preposition depends on what comes before or after it. There are three basic types of errors in the use of prepositions . Adding a preposition where it is not required. The team discussed about their failure. how much money does he owe to you. Omitting and necessary preposition. I must reply to her mail. They compensated him for the loss. Substituting one preposition for another. I congratulation her far her promotion. I was Baffled with the instructions. Avoiding errors in the use of prepositions involves knowing which preposition to use and pairing the preposition with the right word. The best way to learn how to u...