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English Preposition Questions Guide

This document discusses the use of prepositions in questions in English. It notes that in spoken English, questions often end with the same preposition that would be used in the answer. Some common prepositions used in questions include "with", "for", "about", "at", "in", and "on". It then provides examples of verbs that commonly take specific prepositions like "for", "from", "in", "of", "on", "to", and "with". When asking a partial question, just the question word and preposition can be used.

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English Preposition Questions Guide

This document discusses the use of prepositions in questions in English. It notes that in spoken English, questions often end with the same preposition that would be used in the answer. Some common prepositions used in questions include "with", "for", "about", "at", "in", and "on". It then provides examples of verbs that commonly take specific prepositions like "for", "from", "in", "of", "on", "to", and "with". When asking a partial question, just the question word and preposition can be used.

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QUESTIONS WITH

PREPOSITIONS

In spoken English it is very common to end questions with


the same preposition that would be used in the answer.
preposition goes at the end of the question after the verb

I played tennis with John. ⇒ Who did you play tennis


with?
I work for a multinational company ⇒ What company
do you work for?
We usually talk about sports. ⇒ What do you usually
talk about?

When we don't need to ask the whole question we can just


use the question word followed by the preposition:

- I'd like to talk to you. What about? / What for?

- I'm going to the Who with?


Brazilian Carnival next
month

Usually, the preposition is used according to

*A verb
*An adjective

Of for About At In On

Happy

about
Famous

Anxious Good

for
Scared about at
of Crazy Bad

Responsibl Intereste
Fond of about at
e for d in
Afraid of Excited Angry Kee
Sorry for
Bored of about at n on
Known for Successfu
Tired of Angry
Apologize
Proud of about Excell l in
for
Sorry about ent at
Blame for
Worry
about
QUESTIONS WITH
PREPOSITIONS
Verbs with for

They're waiting for a bus.


He apologised for being late.
I applied for the job but I didn't get it.
He is asking for a coffee in Polish
I can't go out tonight because I have to prepare
for my interview tomorrow.

Verbs with from


This spray should protect you from
mosquitoes.
He recovered from the accident
she saved Julian from drowning.
I suffer from allergies.

Verbs with in
She doesn't believe in coincidences.
Our company specialises in computer
software.
They implicated him in a robbery

Verbs with of

I don't approve of hunting animals for


their fur.
Our dog died of old age.
This shampoo smells of bananas.

Verbs with on

Their decision will depend on the test results.


The film is based on the novel by Boris
Pasternak.
I can't concentrate on my work.
We're relying on you!
We don't agree on anything but we're still
good friends.

Verbs with to
I introduced my friend to my
grandfather
The book refers to the second world war
The bank hasn’t replied to my letter yet.
We listened to that CD you lent us

Verbs with preposition "with"

I agree with everything you've said.


My assistant will provide you with more
information
We're finding it difficult to deal with the
stress.

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