SOME COMMON ERRORS
Unnecessary use of prepositions
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The union leaders attacked on the chairman's views.
The inspector was awarded with a cash prize for his alertness.
The management refused to bow down to the worker's demands.
The technical cell comprises of three smaller units.
The bank has conceived about the customer's welfare.
The worker criticized on the management.
They demanded for higher rate of bonus.
He described about the unpleasant experiences he had in the jail.
There is a proposal from the chairman to discontinue with the practice of giving
subsided meals.
[Link] customers were discussing about the problem.
[Link] you think we can find out another typist so soon?
[Link] joined in our office as an ordinary clerk.
[Link] married with her cousin.
[Link] cannot but pity to him.
[Link] seems to be not inclined to pursue for his studies.
[Link] police reached to the site of accident. .
[Link] regret for the delay in sending the parcel to you.
[Link]'ve requested for an immediate medical attention.
[Link] resembles to his father.
[Link] her address she stressed on the importance of hard work.
[Link] new doctor was transferred out in two months.
[Link] entered into the building with caution.
[Link] has-been appointed as manager here.
0mission of Prepositions
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He came and asked the calculator. (asked for)
Finally they arrived a decision. (arrived at)
She now attends her work regularly. (attends to)
You'll have to bear his bad temper. (bear with)
Would you care some tea? (care for)
The flood victims should be compensated the loss.(compensated for)
We propose to dispose our old car. (dispose of)
They deal export garments. (deal in)
Can we dispense his services? (dispense with)
[Link] crowd handed the thief to the police. (handed the thief over)
11.I am still hunting in the book. (hunting for)
[Link] introduced me his parents. (introduced to)
[Link]'t keep asking foolish questions. (keep on)
[Link] you prefer to stay here you'll have to put up many inconveniences. (put up
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[Link] you remind me that in the meeting? (remind me)
[Link] have not replied to us. (replied to)
[Link] are looking for a hard working Clerk. Can you think of anyone? (think of)
[Link] will write you again soon. (write to)
Use of Wrong Prepositions
The doctor was accompanied with the nurse. (by)
The doctor was accompanied by the nurse.
1. The cashier is accused for misappropriation. (of)
2. I am accustomed with the varieties of Indian English. (to)
3. My supervisor is angry against me. (with)
4. The management arrived to a decision. (at)
5. He was ashamed from asking a silly question. (of)
6. The workers have benefited from the new agreement. (by)
7. I must congratulate you for your success. (on)
8. After several rounds of questioning he confessed about the crime. (to)
9. I have always been blessed by good health. (with)
[Link] car bumped against a tree. (into)
11.I'm clever in painting. (at)
[Link] has been charged of negligence of duty. (with)
[Link] plans to dispose off all his property. (of}
[Link] baby is dressed with golden yellow. (in)
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How good are you In typing? (at)
[Link] has been ill of fever. (with)
[Link] principal is not impressed of the teacher's work. (with/by)
[Link] introduced me with her friends. (to)
[Link] manufacturers participated on the exhibition. (in)
[Link] committee needs proof for your honesty. (of) ,
[Link] couldn't find the reason of the explosion. (for)
[Link]'t be rude with your visitors. (to)
[Link] is much superior than me. (to)