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English Tip of the Week
Problems with Prepositions
Prepositions are words that often show direction: below, above, over, under, around, through, in, out, between, among, to, toward(s). Other common prepositions include of, for (also sometimes a conjunction), from, with, like (also sometimes a verb).
Rule: You shouldn't end a sentence with an unnecessary preposition, i.e., when the meaning is clear without it. Sentences may end with necessary prepositions.
Correct: That is something I cannot agree with.
With is a necessary preposition.
Alternative (if you really want to avoid ending a sentence with a preposition): That is something with which I cannot agree.
Correct: How many of you can I count on?
On is necessary.
Incorrect: Where did he go to?
Correct: Where did he go?
To is unnecessary because the meaning is clear without it.
Rule: Don't follow like with a subject and verb because prepositions are followed only by nouns that act as the object of the preposition. Use as or as if or as though instead of like when a subject and verb follow.
Correct: I wish I could be more like her.
Incorrect: It doesn't look like she will show up for dinner.
Correct: It doesn't look as if (or as though) she will show up for dinner.
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A. Where did you get this at?
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A. Take your shoes off the bed.
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A. Cut it up into small pieces.
B. Cut it into small pieces.
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A. I look like my sister.
B. I look as my sister.
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Answers to Pop Quiz
Correct answers indicated in bold type and by an asterisk (*).
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A. Where did you get this at?
B.* Where did you get this?
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A. I will go later on.
B.* I will go later.
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A.* Take your shoes off the bed.
B. Take your shoes off of the bed.
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A. Cut it up into small pieces.
B.* Cut it into small pieces.
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A.* I look like my sister.
B. I look as my sister.
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