Prepositions by NHÂN NGUYỄN TRỌNG https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup Group Work of Trọng Nhân and Hồng Nhiên en-us 2021-10-20 11:23:10 UTC 2021-11-01 04:01:46 UTC hello@padlet.com Prepositions and prepositional phrases 2057010215 https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1838602983 2021-10-24 01:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1838602983 Simple prepositions 2057010215 https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1838607209 - Are single words such as at, in, of, to, and which.
Ex: At Christmas, I went with a friend of mine to a church in Da Lat
- During, behind, and past are also counted as simple prepositions but they have limited meaning.
Ex: During our time visiting the church, we have to sit behind a huge pillar and can not see anything past it. ]]> 2021-10-24 01:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1838607209 Simple prepositions 2057010215 https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1838613096 - There are also a few more words derived from present participles, such as following and including, which can be used as simple prepositions.
Ex: Following our time visiting the church, we had to eat lunch. Including lunch, the visit took us around 5 hours.]]> 2021-10-24 01:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1838613096 Complex prepositions 2057010215 https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1838626346 - They are phrases that consist of two or more words such as next to, instead of, as well as, and in front of. They all end with a simple preposition.
Ex: Come and sit next to me!
      Would you like tea instead of coffee?
      There are 2 girls as well as 3 boys in the house]]> 2021-10-24 01:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1838626346 Prepositional phrases 2057010215 https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1838633177 - They are phrases consisting of prepositions plus objects.
Ex: The kid chops it with a knife.
      This is the matter between you and me.
      Besides walking, he enjoys running.
- They are often put at the end of questions and relative clauses. In formal uses, they are often put at the beginning. 
Ex: What does he chop it with? 
      Thư is the girl who I have my crush on. 
      With what does he chop it?
 ]]> 2021-10-24 02:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1838633177 Prepositions of time 2057010215 https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1843395141 2021-10-26 00:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1843395141 At, In, On, etc. 2057010215 https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1843428550 2021-10-26 01:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1843428550 At 2057010215 https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1843448583 - We use at with an exact point in time.
Ex: The meeting will begin at 7 P.M.
- Also, at can be used before the names mealtimes or holidays
Ex: See you at lunch!!
      At Christmas, I will go to Paris.]]> 2021-10-26 01:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1843448583 In 2057010215 https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1843475977 - We use in before the names of months, seasons, or years, and before historical periods
Ex: It was a trend in the 1980s.
      Your lie in April.
- We also use in before for a period of time before something happens or is completed.
Ex: It will be done in 3 days.]]> 2021-10-26 01:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1843475977 On 2057010215 https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1843533607 - We use on with a specific days or dates.
Ex: The meeting is on March 3rd.
- We use on with special days or occasions.
Ex: On your birthday, I will be there.]]> 2021-10-26 01:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1843533607 During 2057010215 https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1852895553 - We use during when something happens at some point within a specific period of time.
Ex: We'll be in Paris during the summer.
- We use during when we are talking about a whole period of time.
Ex: I need more workers during this weekend.]]> 2021-10-29 02:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1852895553 Before, by, until. 2057010215 https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1852936596 - Before is used for something happening earlier than a certain time.
Ex: I will be there before 10 A.M. ==> Must be earlier than 10 A.M
- By is used for something happening before or at/on a certain time.
Ex: I will be there by 10 A.M ==> Can be before 10 A.M or at 10 A.M
- We use until for a period of time up to a specific point in time.
Ex: I won't be there until 10 A.M ==> Will not be earlier than 10 A.M]]> 2021-10-29 02:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1852936596 Prepositions of place 2057010215 https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1852971279 2021-10-29 02:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1852971279 At, in, on 2057010215 https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1852978777 2021-10-29 02:52:35 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1852978777 At 2057010215 https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1853040624 - When something is at a place, it is close to that but not touching that. We can also use at when we talk about a point on the scale or a journey.
Ex: He is at the bus stop.
      The water is at 100 Celsius degrees.
      We stopped at Thiên Mụ pagoda.
- After verbs such as shout and smile, we used at before their objects.
Ex: She shouted/smiled at me.
Other verbs include: look, scream, laugh, swear, yell, bark, stare, glance.]]> 2021-10-29 03:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1853040624 In 2057010215 https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1853095657 - When something is in a place, it is inside that place, we can use in when we talk about the general area or a country.
Ex: The money is in the safe.
      Is Eiffel in France?
- After verbs such as believe and include, we use in before their objects.
Ex: I don't believe in you.
Other verbs include: indulge, interfere, invest, join, meddle, result, specialize, wallow ]]> 2021-10-29 03:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1853095657 On 2057010215 https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1853117922 - When something is on a place, it is in contact with a surface. We can also use on when we talk about a place in relation to a line such as a river or a road.
Ex: I'm on my way!
      The key is on the table.
- After nouns such as restriction and ban, we use on before another noun.
Ex: There is a restriction on comic books.
Others include attack, constraint, effect, emphasis, imposition, limit, perspective, sanctions.]]> 2021-10-29 04:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1853117922 Prepositions of movement and place https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854462016 2021-10-29 17:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854462016 From, to, towards https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854463975
  • From: used for the origin or starting point
  • To: used for the goal and end point of movement
    • Ex: To become a Miss universe, she has to go from zero to hero.
    • Towards: used to focus on the direction of movement
    Ex: When I was walking in the zoo, suddenly I saw a lion looking toward me.

                
    ]]>     2021-10-29 17:23:19 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854463975     Into, onto https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854465668
  • Into: focus on movement to a place inside something
    • Ex: The police came into the building when the crime was escaping.
    • Onto (or on to): for movement to a surface of some kind
    Ex: She stepped down from the train onto the platform
    ]]>     2021-10-29 17:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854465668     Across, over, through https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854469680
  • Across: from 1 side to another side of a surface or an area
    • Ex: He walked across the field
    • Over: in high position, as a line, not touching.
    Ex: She put her hand over her mouth to stop herself from screaming.
    • Through: enters and leaves something.
    Ex: The Charles River flows through Boston




    ]]>     2021-10-29 17:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854469680     Along, past https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854471624
  • Along: in a line that follows the side of something long
    • Ex: They walked slowly along the road.
    • Past: movements beyond a specific point
    Ex: It was past midnight when we got home.
    ]]>     2021-10-29 17:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854471624     Off, out of https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854472984
  • Off: move away from a surface or not connected
    • Ex: I got a 5 because my essay is off topic
    • Out of: no longer inside/ no longer having
    Ex: Get out of here now; you are so noisy.
    ]]>     2021-10-29 17:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854472984     Prepositions used for conections: of, with, by https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854478386 2021-10-29 17:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854478386 Of and with https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854480367
  • Of: how things related
    • Ex: Sho is mother of Henry
    • With: things are together
    Ex: I like hanging out with my friends
    ]]>     2021-10-29 17:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854480367     With and by https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854481463
  • With: perform an action with a specific thing
    • Ex: Chi Pheo came to Ba Kien's house with a knife
    • By: discribe an action in a general way
    Ex: I go to school by bus
    ]]>     2021-10-29 17:32:31 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854481463     Prepositions used for exceptions: except (for), besides, without, ect... https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854484900 2021-10-29 17:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854484900 Except, besides, apart from https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854487704
  • Except (for): not including, not completely true
    • Ex: We work every day except Sunday.
    • Besides: in addition to
    Ex: Besides working as a doctor, he also writes novels in his spare time.
    • Apart from (aside from): not including & in addition to
    Ex: Apart from their house in London, they also have a villa in Spain

    ]]>     2021-10-29 17:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854487704     Without, minus https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854488475
  • Without: not doing something
    • Ex: You can use this app without paying any fee
    • Minus: something has been removed
    Ex: The temperature dropped to minus 28 degrees celsius
    ]]>     2021-10-29 17:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854488475     Phrasal verbs https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854491841 2021-10-29 17:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854491841 Popular phrasal verbs https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854647020
  • call around: To contact multiple people.
    • Ex: Roy called around to find a nearby mechanic.
    • call sth off: To cancel
    Ex: We called the party off. or We called off the party.
    • To check sth out: To verify a person or thing. When regarding a person, this phrase can also be flirtatious. 
    Ex: I’ll check the contract out. or I’ll check out the contract. 
    • To go over: To review
    Ex: Marie went over the writing assignment.

    ]]>     2021-10-29 19:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854647020     Popular phrasal verbs https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854665701
  • To dive into: To occupy oneself with something.
    • Ex: I’ll dive into that new TV show later tonight.
    • To end up: To eventually become a certain way, or find oneself in a situation.
    Ex: He ended up taking the job.
    • To fill [x] up: To fill something completely.
    Example: Bruce filled his wine glass up. or Bruce filled up his wine glass.
    • leave [x] out: To omit.
    Ex: Rosie left the graph out of the presentation. or Rosie left out the graph from the presentation.

    ]]>     2021-10-29 19:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854665701     Popular phrasal verbs https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854667823
  • To get away with: To escape punishment or some other unpleasantness.
    • Ex: Shirley got away with cheating on the test.
    • To get along: To be friendly with one another.
    Ex: Franny gets along with Kristin. 
    •  To give [x] up: To cease consuming or doing something, often a habit.
    Ex: Merlin gave chocolate up or Merlin gave up chocolate.

    ]]>     2021-10-29 19:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1854667823     Above, Below, Between 2057010215 https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1856089027 2021-10-31 01:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1856089027 Above and Over 2057010215 https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1856089625 - We use above and over to say one thing is in a higher position than another.
    Ex: There's a chandelier above/over your head.
    - Above is used to describe something higher than another on a scale, meaning "Better than". Over is used to describe one thing covers another in the same way, meaning "More than".
    Ex: The water is above 100 Celsius degrees.
          There are dark clouds over the town. 

    ]]>     2021-10-31 01:52:50 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1856089625     Below and Under 2057010215 https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1856095023 - We use below and under to say something is lower than another.
    Ex: You are standing below/under the chandelier.
    - We use below to describe something lower than another on a scale. We use under to describe something being covered by another thing.
    Ex: The water is below 100 Celsius degrees.
          The town is under the dark clouds. ]]>     2021-10-31 02:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1856095023     Between and Among 2057010215 https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1856102465 - We can talk about a place between two or more people or things or among more than two people or things together as a group.
    Ex: Laos is between Cambodia and China.
          There is an impostor among us.
    - Between can be used to talk about how things are connected and among can be used with the sense of "included in".
    Ex: There is a relationship between physic and chemistry.
          Among the candidates, John is the best. ]]>     2021-10-31 02:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/2057010215/9apdm4eqcdq7qqup/wish/1856102465