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IELTS GRAMMAR – PREPOSITIONS"OF, TO, FOR"
Some useful tips on how to use the prepositions “of, to, for” to boost your score in the IELTS
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Preposition: to, of, for
Prepositions are words that link words and phrases to other parts of the sentence. There are quite a number of prepositions with very different rules on when to use them. Go on through the following slide to know more about the prepositions “to, of, for.”
You will learn:
Proper use – when and how to use the preposition
Sample sentences
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PREPOSITION: TO
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Preposition - to• to indicate the direction to where something or someone is heading
My sister is heading to the office this early morning.
Sample sentences:
The books were sent to Mr. Loh in Singapore.
All of us went to the amusement park yesterday.
Please give it back to me.
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Preposition - to• to show a limit or ending point
The snow was piled up to the roof.
Sample sentences:
The prices rose up to 10 percent compared last year.
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Preposition - to• to indicate time or period
In my work before, I used to work from eight in the morning to ten in the evening.
Sample sentences:
What time is it? Ten to five.
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PREPOSITION: FOR
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Preposition - for• to show how to use something
This place is for showcases and that is for the parking.
Sample sentences:
They baked some cookies for your anniversary.
This knife is for cutting bread.
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Preposition - for• to mean “because of”
I am so happy for you. Good job!
Sample sentences:
We feel sorry for the loss.
For this reason, I think students have to make use of modern instructional materials.
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Preposition - for• to indicate time or duration
He has been a very famous actor for ten years.
Sample sentences:
I have attended the seminar for three days.
I can talk to you for a few minutes.
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PREPOSITION: OF
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Preposition - of• to show belonging, or relating, or connected with
The highlight of the show is at the end.
Sample sentences:
I always dreamt of being rich and famous.
Don’t use that. That is the chair of my sister.
The first page of the portfolio is an acknowledgement.
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Preposition - of• to indicate reference
I got married in the summer of 2012.
Sample sentences:
This is a picture of my boyfriend.
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Preposition - of• to indicate an amount or number
I have drunk three cups of coffee this morning.
Sample sentences:
I had only four hours of sleep because of my report.
A large number of students gathered for the protest.
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