Title: Preposiciones 2

Preposition "To"

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Use "to" with verbs which show movement such as go and come.

- He goes to school.
- She returned to the store.
- They are coming to the party tonight.

Preposition “Of”

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To express the relationship of a part of something to its whole. It is the most used preposition in English.

- He is a boy of 15.
- Some parts of his body were injured.

Preposition “About”

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About means ‘on the subject of’ something or ‘concerning of’ something / someone. It also means ‘approximately.

- I was about to leave.
- He cares about his classes.
- I have about 30 candies in my bag.

Preposition “For”

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For means ‘with the object or purpose of’. It indicates a suiting of purpose for something/someone.

- I will always be here for you.
- I have done it for my benefit.
- Cucumber is a good vegetable for making a salad.

Preposition “With”

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With means ‘accompanied by’ something or someone.

- I will always be with you.
- He is playing with his sisters.
- It is free with this product.

Preposition “By”

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By means ‘as a means of’ something or someone. This preposition often comes in a passive sentence.

- Do you travel by bus / train / plane / bike?