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IELTS Grammar - Prepositions

the proper use of prepositions to, for, of IELTS Grammar 101

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IELTS Grammar - Prepositions

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  1. IELTS Grammar – Prepositions"of, to, for" Some useful tips on how to use the prepositions “of, to, for” to boost your score in the IELTS www.ieltsexamstips.com www.ieltsexamstips.com

  2. Preposition: to, of, for Prepositions are words that link words and phrases to other parts of the sentence. There are quite a number of prepositions with very different rules on when to use them. Go on through the following slide to know more about the prepositions “to, of, for.” www.ieltsexamstips.com

  3. Preposition: to www.ieltsexamstips.com

  4. Preposition - to •    to indicate the direction to where something or someone is heading Sample sentences: My sister is heading to the office this early morning. All of us went to the amusement park yesterday. The books were sent to Mr. Loh in Singapore. Please give it back to me. www.ieltsexamstips.com

  5. Preposition - to •     to show a limit or ending point Sample sentences: The snow was piled up to the roof. The prices rose up to 10 percent compared last year. www.ieltsexamstips.com

  6. Preposition - to •    to indicate time or period Sample sentences: In my work before, I used to work from eight in the morning to ten in the evening. What time is it? Ten to five. www.ieltsexamstips.com

  7. Preposition: FOR www.ieltsexamstips.com

  8. Preposition - for •    to show how to use something Sample sentences: This place is for showcases and that is for the parking. This knife is for cutting bread. They baked some cookies for your anniversary. www.ieltsexamstips.com

  9. Preposition - for •    to mean “because of” Sample sentences: I am so happy for you. Good job! We feel sorry for the loss. For this reason, I think students have to make use of modern instructional materials. www.ieltsexamstips.com

  10. Preposition - for •    to indicate time or duration Sample sentences: He has been a very famous actor for ten years. I have attended the seminar for three days. I can talk to you for a few minutes. www.ieltsexamstips.com

  11. Preposition: OF www.ieltsexamstips.com

  12. Preposition - of •    to show belonging, or relating, or connected with Sample sentences: The highlight of the show is at the end. Don’t use that. That is the chair of my sister. I always dreamt of being rich and famous. The first page of the portfolio is an acknowledgement. www.ieltsexamstips.com

  13. Preposition - of •    to indicate reference Sample sentences: I got married in the summer of 2012. This is a picture of my boyfriend. www.ieltsexamstips.com

  14. Preposition - of •    to indicate an amount or number Sample sentences: I have drunk three cups of coffee this morning. I had only four hours of sleep because of my report. A large number of students gathered for the protest. www.ieltsexamstips.com

  15. More resources at: http://www.ieltsexamstips.com/2013/09/prepositions-ielts-exam-tips.html http://www.ieltsexamstips.com/p/blog-page_24.html JRooz IELTS blog www.jroozreview.com/ielts-blog www.ieltsexamstips.com

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