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Words followed by appropriate Preposition

ICSE · Class 7 · English Language-Grammar

Summary of Words followed by appropriate Preposition for ICSE Class 7 English Language-Grammar. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Prepositions change the meaning of many English words. A single verb or adjective can take different prepositions in different situations. Some forms show agreement, some show feelings, some show actions, and some show purpose or cause. Correct prepositions make sentences clear and natural.

Key Concepts

Agree to is used for

Agree to is used for a proposal, agree with is used for a person, and agree on is used for a point. It is also common to use agree with with things.

Angry with is used for

Angry with is used for a person and angry at is used for an action or behaviour. Annoyed with is used for a person and annoyed at is used for a thing

Anxious for or anxious about means

Anxious for or anxious about means worried about. Apologise to is used for a person and apologise for is used for a mistake or action.

Avail must always be used reflexively

Avail must always be used reflexively as avail oneself of, meaning to take advantage of.

Believe in is used for faith

Believe in is used for faith in ideas or actions, while believing a person takes no preposition.

Learning Objectives

  • Recognise words that are followed by fixed prepositions
  • Use the correct preposition with verbs, adjectives, and nouns
  • Distinguish between similar structures such as agree to, agree with, and agree on
  • Learn common error patterns and avoid confusing prepositions
  • Build confidence in forming correct sentences in grammar exercises

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