Prepositions after verbs, adjectives, and nouns. Preposition-এর কতিপয় বিশেষ ব্যবহার যা সচরাচর শিক্ষার্থীরা ভুল করে থাকে তার একটি তালিকা নিচে ব্যবহারসহ দেখানো হলো। এগুলো সম্বন্ধে বিস্তারিত ব্যাখ্যা পেতে Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary অনুসরণ করো।Are you accusing me of lying?
I’ll never get accustomed to working at night.
Our dog is terribly afraid of thunder.
Nobody agreed with me about anything.
Lucy was angry with her husband about the delay.
You have to apply to the town hall for a permit.
We’re approaching the frontier.I arrived at the airport just before 8.00.
What time did you arrive in Shanghai? (in with bigger places)
If I behaved like him I’d be ashamed of myself.
The revolutionaries attacked the palace. but There’s been an attack on the palace.
When did you first become aware of the problem?
I’m bad at most sports.
Belief in supernatural beings is widespread.
Do you believe in life after death?These cups belong in the top cupboard.
Who does this coat belong to?
I don’t think you should blame me for your problems.
Don’t you ever get bored with your job?
She’s just not capable of being unpleasant to people.The cause of the explosion is not yet known.
Are you certain about/of the date?
Has there been any change to/in the arrangements?
She’s always been clever at languages.
They congratulated her on her prize.
Congratulations on your success.
The human body consists mostly of water.My results contradict yours.
My results are in contradiction with yours.
The cost of a liter of petrol has doubled.
The bus crashed into a tree.
He doesn’t like people to criticize his management.
He doesn’t like criticism of his management.
The beach is crowded with weekend tourists.There’s not much demand for pink cars.
Can you give me details of the program?
Our plans depend on the weather.
He’s still dependent on his parents but He wants to be independent of everybody.
This job’s quite different from (or to) my last one.
I had difficulty (in) staying awake.Have you discussed your plans with anybody?
Gaul was divided into three parts.
Do you often dream about work?
When I was young, I dreamt of being an explorer.
He was dressed in an assortment of old clothes.
They emphasized the need for speed.
They put a lot of emphasis on the need for speed.As soon as I entered the cave I felt cold.
It was a typical example of bad planning.
Let me explain my plans to you.
The hotel is famous for its food and drink.
We’re all fed up with her bad temper.
Our terrier fights with every dog in the street.
I don’t feel fit for Saturday’s match.Try to focus on the most important points.
I’m much too fond of chocolate.
Forgive me for disturbing you,
I’m not frightened of hard work.
You should get off the bus at the town hall. (get on/off: public transport)
He said goodbye and got into the taxi. (get into/out of:
private and smaller vehicles)How do I get to your house?
I’m not good at ball games.
All three men were found guilty of armed robbery.
What’s happened to your hair?
We’re all happy about/with your decision.
Have you heard about Jan? She’s in hospital again.Some children have never heard of Shakespeare. (= They don’t even know his name.)
I arrived early in the hope of getting a seat.
Who had the idea of inviting Annie? (NOT… the idea to invite …)
They’re planning another increase in VAT.
I insist on paying.
I don’t have much interest in politics.
I’m not very interested in politics.
John’s always been jealous of his brother’s success.My girlfriend isn’t keen on sport.
Have you got the key to the cellar?
She’s not very kind to her children.
He lacks concentration.
His work shows a lack of concentration.
He is lacking in concentration.
Are you laughing at my new hairstyle?It’s hard to live on my salary.
He married a very successful surgeon.
He’s married to a very successful surgeon.
What’s the matter with your sister today?
I try to be nice to everybody, but it’s hard.
They operated on him for a heart problem.
Did you pay me for the train tickets?Don’t forget to pay the phone bill.
They phone each other every day.
I’m not very pleased with my exam results.
Their children are always very polite to visitors.
This country is never prepared for snow.
The police prevented us from demonstrating.
I can’t believe the price of food these days.You’ll need to show me proof of your age.
We’re really proud of our children.
I ran into Sue in the supermarket.
She sends her love.
What was the reason for the delay?
I reminded her about the meeting.
You remind me of your father.We’ve replaced our old car with a smaller one.
My children have no respect for age.
Who’s responsible for organizing travel?
I’m still not satisfied with the way my hair looks.
The customs people searched everybody for drugs.
I was shocked at/by the way he talked.
Stop shouting at me. (aggressive shouting)Can you shout to Phil to tell him dinner’s ready? Danish is similar to Norwegian.She smiled at me as I walked in.
There’s no solution to some problems.
I’d like to speak to/with the manager.
My sister specializes in agricultural economics.
I spend too much money and time on clothes.
They used plastic as a substitute for wood.I hope you succeed in getting your visa.
My teachers had no success in teaching me maths.
Older people often suffer from arthritis.
I’m not sure about/of the exact time of the concert.
I was surprised at/by his attitude.Are you taking part in the Christmas concert?
They’ll put a tax on fresh air next.
I never think about the future.
What do you think of the new secretary? (opinion)
We’re thinking of getting a new car. (possible plan) (not We’re thinking to get…)
I don’t like the thought of getting old. (not … the thought to-get…)They threw eggs at the Minister, (aggressive throwing)
I threw the ball to Harris.
I never get tired of my own company.
She translates novels from Japanese into English.
It’s typical of him to forget to turn up.
You’ll soon get used to driving on the left. Something’s wrong with the central heating.(Source: Oxford English Grammar Course (Advanced) by Michael Swan & Catherine Walter; Appendix-9: P-308)
