Prepositions (II)
near=next to=beside
I am sitting next to you.
I am sitting beside you.
behind=at the back of =in spatele
Tha garage is behind the house.
The garage is at the back of the house
in front of
The garden is in front of the house.
ahead of
We had many cars ahead of us.
She has a wonderful career ahead of her.
along
He is walking along the road.
along with
I am studying history along with geography.
together with
I am together with my friends.
The bear is together with its cubs. – Ursul este impreuna cu puii sai.
with
I am staying with my parents at a nice hotel.
without
I can’t do without your help.
over/above
The picture is over the fireplace.
The sky is above us.
under/below/beneath
The cat is under the table.
There are 3 degrees C below zero.
The fish is swimming beneath the water.
for
The present is for my sister.
I have known her for2 years.
from
Where are you from?
I am from London.
About
They are talking about the weather.
He will arrive at about 8 o’clock.
around
We have a beautiful garden around the house.
He will arrive around8 o’clock.
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To listen to
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I am listening to music. I am listening to the news on the radio. They are listening to their teacher. |
What are you listening to?
Who are they listening to? |
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To wait for (sb./sth) |
He is waiting for the bus. She is waiting for her friends. |
What is he waiting for? Who is she waiting for? |
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To look at |
I am looking at the pictures. |
What are you looking at? |
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To look for |
He is looking for his glasses. |
What is he looking for? |
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To look after (to take care of) |
My mother is looking after my children. |
Who is looking after your children? |
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To speak about |
The teacher is speaking about the environment. |
What is the teacher speaking about? |
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To speak to |
The teacher is speaking to the students. |
Who is the teacher speaking to? |
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To talk about |
They are talking about next week’s party. |
What are they talking about? |
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To talk to |
My mother is talking to her friend. |
Who is your mother talking to? |
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To complain about |
They are complaining about the weather. |
What are they complaining about? |
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To worry about |
She is worried about her health. |
What is she worried about? |
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To think of/about |
I am thinking of my friends. I am thinking about my holiday. |
Who are you thinking of?
What are you thinking about? |