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Practise Your Prepositions

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The "Practise your" is a series of workbooks designed to give intermediate students practice in particular areas of English.  Each book features:  contextualised practice to make it easy to see the meanings which determine the choice of a particular form; varied practice, with a mixture of exercise types focusing on both form and meaning; graded practice, from items with simple rules to more complex language uses; a pull-out answer key; and material suitable for self-study or classroom use.  Click here to download

Prepositions: The Ultimate Book - Mastering English Prepositions

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A guide for developing successful speakers, this book proposes a pedagogical approach to the prepositions of the English language. Designed for all levels of students for easy comprehension and quick learning, over 2000 examples of simple and complex (phrasal) prepositions and prepositional idioms help readers understand and create the intended message.  By learning how to correctly link words to their specific meanings, students will be able to build fluency and accuracy while working with creativity and autonomy. Organized by function and subject, with over 400 prepositions, including more than 100 illustrations, this book helps students identify and use context cues through a variety of examples of real-world situations.  Whether you are in the English classroom or out in the professional world, Prepositions: The Ultimate Book is an indispensable and comprehensive reference tool for all international learners seeking to communicate more effectively and naturally in the Engl...

AT or IN THE CINEMA?

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Which one do we natives say? Well, it's not so straightforward! I get asked this question surprisingly often so let me shed light on how we actually use these prepositions as well as alternatives 😎 AT + place = very general. It doesn't give an exact location (inside, outside. on the roof, round the back etc). If you are somewhere large, AT might be confusing. If the location is somewhere small, like a bus stop, AT is fine. Example: - Paul, where are you?  - At the cinema. (General location without being specific) - I'll be there to meet you in 5 minutes. So where can I find you? - At the cinema! - Where exactly? - At the cinema! - Nu, blin, inside, outside, in the toilets, by the ticket booth? Where? - Ah, inside near the popcorn stand! - Paul, you annoy me! I'll be waiting at (by) the main entrance after you've finished watching the film! IN + place = Inside. Very simple (But i'll give you more natural alternatives) - Let's go to the cinema tonight. - Ok, ...

The Correct Preposition - How To Use It A Complete Alphabetic List

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.  We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Click here to download  

The Key to English Prepositions

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The Key to English Prepositions

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600+ Useful Prepositional Phrase Examples in English

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What is a Prepositional Phrase? Prepositional phrase definition:  In the English language, a  prepositional phrase  is a group of words that begins with a preposition. The object of a prepositional phrase is to function as an adjective or adverb. In the sentence “ I’ve paid this bill twice  by mistake. “,  by mistake  is a prepositional phrase. Examples of prepositional phrases: Prepositional phrase examples that function as an adjective. The revised edition of the book is now  out of print . This kind of machine is  out of date . The two countries were  at peace. The paintings are  on show  until April. Younger workers tend to be  at an advantage  when applying for jobs. The doctor said that I should be  on a diet . You’re not allowed to buy alcohol. You’re  under age . Despite applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still  out of work . A passport that is  out of date  is invalid. We are happy ...