Omissions in the use of Prepositions


 
 
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Omissions in the use of Prepositions

Omissions in the Use of Prepositions:

A preposition is a word that joins nouns, pronouns or phrase to other words in a sentence. The prepositions 'at''on' and 'in' are used for position; the preposition 'to' is used for movement or direction.

A) Expressions containing words like height, weight, length, size, color, age etc., are usually connected to the subject by the verb be without a preposition.

  • Of what color are her eyes? (Incorrect)
  • What color are her eyes? (Correct)
  • He is of just the right height to be a good soldier. (Incorrect)
  • He is just the right height to be a good soldier. (Correct)
  • B) The verbs lack, approach and enter are directly followed by objects without prepositions. Other verbs that do not normally take prepositions are: discuss, marry and resemble.

  • Although he is clever, he lacks of experience. (Incorrect)
  • Although he is clever, he lacks experience. (Correct)
  • C) When an infinitive qualifies a noun, the preposition is placed after infinitive. Example:

  • Asmita gave me a pen to write. (Incorrect) 
  • Asmita gave me a pen to write with. (Correct)
  • D)  When two words/adjectives require different prepositions, appropriate prepositions should be used with both the words. Example :

  • Her dress is different and cheaper than mine.  (Incorrect)
  • Her dress is different from and cheaper than mine.  (Correct)
  • E) to’ is used after say, suggest, propose, speak, reply, explain, complain, talk, listen, write, report etc if the object is a living being.  Example:

  • Mahesh suggested me that I should leave that job. (Incorrect) 
  • Mahesh suggested to me that I should leave that job. (Correct)
  • Sample Questions
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    Question : 1

    Identify the correct word which is omitted in the following sentence and fill in the blank part .

    She works _____________Life Insurance Corporation of India.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

    Identify the correct word which is omitted in the following sentence and fill in the blank part .

    Mahesh suggested ___________ me that I should leave that job.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Identify the word that should be removed from the following sentences to make them grammatically correct .

    Although he is clever, he lacks of experience.

    Right Option : C
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