Introduction-to-Verbs-and-Prepositions.pptx

To analyse the verb and preposition in English

1. Verb with Prepositions Verbs and prepositions are fundamental building blocks of the English language. Understanding how they work together is crucial for effective communication. This presentation will explore the key concepts and provide practical guidance on mastering verb-preposition constructions. by Chea Davit

2. Defining Verbs and Prepositions Verbs are action words that describe what is happening. Prepositions are words that show the relationship between nouns or pronouns. Together, they create meaningful phrases that convey specific ideas and actions. Commonly Used Prepositions with verbs In, On, At, From, To, With, About, For, By, …………….

3. Common Verb-Preposition Combinations Look at Depend on Believe in Laugh at Speak to Wait for Agree with/on Accuse of Apply for Compare with Borrow from Blame on Happen to Hear about/from Worry about Listen to Arrive at/in Ask for

4. Verb-Preposition Usage Many verbs that are used without an object are normally followed by a prepositional phrase. Some verbs take a particular preposition: belong to hope for listen to consist of insist on pay for relate to hint at lead to qualify for sympathize with The land belongs to a rich family. She then referred to the Minister’s report.

5. Verb-preposition Usage With other verbs that are used without an object, the choice of a different preposition may alter the meaning of the clause. Agree on/with apologize for/to result from/in appeal for/with conform to/with suffer from/with They agreed on a plan of action. You agreed with me that we should buy a car. His failure resulted from lack of attention to details. The match resulted in a draw.

6. Verb-Preposition Constructions With verbs that are used without an object, different prepositions are used to introduce different types of information. ‘about’ indicates the subject matter care dream hear speak think complain explain know talk write We will always care about freedom. Tonight I’m going to talk about engines.

7. Verb-Preposition Usage ‘at’ indicates direction glance grin look smile glare laugh shout stare I don’t know why he was laughing at that joke. ‘Hey!’ she shouted at him.

8. Verb-Preposition Usage ‘for’ indicates purpose or reason apologize apply ask look wait He wanted to apologize for being late. I’m going to wait for the next bus.

9. Verb-Preposition Usage ‘into’ indicates the object involved in a collision bump crash drive run His car crashed into the wall. She drove into the back of the lorry.

10. Verb-Preposition Usage ‘of’ indicates facts or information hear know speak talk think I’ve heard of him but I don’t know who he is. Do you know of the new plans for the sports center?

11. Verb-Preposition Usage ‘on’ indicates confidence or certainty count depend plan rely You can count on me. You can rely on him to be polite.

12. Verb-Preposition Usage ‘to’ indicates the listener or reader complain listen speak talk write explain say They complained to me about the noise. Mary turned her head to speak to him.

13. Verb-Preposition Usage ‘with’ indicates someone whose opinion is the same or different agree argue disagree side Do you agree with me about this? The daughters sided with their mothers.

14. Verb-Preposition Usage Some verbs have an object, but are also followed by a preposition. The police accused him of murder. The borrowed some money from the bank.

15. Verb-Preposition Usage Some verbs have an object, but are also followed by a preposition. The police accused him of murder. The borrowed some money from the bank.

16. Conclusion and Key Takeaways Mastering verb-preposition constructions is a crucial step in becoming a proficient English speaker and writer. By understanding the patterns, practicing regularly, and applying them in the right contexts, you can elevate your language skills and communicate more effectively. Q uestions?