Use Of From
The boy was absent from school.- You must abstain/refrain from smoking.
- My uncle has come from Lahore.
- He prevents/stops me from going there.
Use Of By
His company is progressing by leaps and bounds.- I was accompanied by my father.
- Please don’t get disturbed by this news.
- He was highly amused by my story.
- This packet should reach Karachi by Monday.
Use Of With
You don’t know how to deal with others.- We should be acquainted with the English language.
- He was gifted with a talent of painting.
- We got fed up with his behavior.
- My boss was pleased with me.
Use Of In
He was absorbed/busy in his work.- Amna is deaf in one ear.
- You must be polite in your behavior.
- He is well versed in music.
Use Of Of
He was sure of success.- He is fully aware of his weakness.
- He is fond of mangoes.
- He reminds me of his brother.
- Its a matter of great honour for me.
Use Of For
Is she preparing/studying for the test?- I always care for him.
- He apologized to me for his misbehaviour.
- He’ll have to account for the money.
Use Of To
He is addicted to smoking.- He acted contrary to the rules.
- Some people prefer wealth to health.
- He referred the matter to the higher authorities.
Use Of Into
The police inquired/looked into the matter.- We put our books into our bags,
- He went into the room.
Use Of Against
I always warn you agaost your enemies.- The doctor warned him against working too hard.
Use Of On
His criticism is not based on facts.- Why are you bent on going there?
- We cannot rely on him.
Use Of Over
Snow/Ice is scattered over the road.- The bridge is over the river
Use Of About
The mother is worried about her son’s health.- She was enquiring about Amna.
Phrase Preposition
I was about to go.- He succeeded by dint of hard work.
- We should be prepared to sacrifice
everything for the sake of our country. - We should act in favour of our friends.
- We must work in order to live.
- I attended the office in spite of ray illness.
- We are in the midst of trouble.
- He had to leave suddenly in the midst of meeting.
- Ali had to give up studies for want of money.
