Common Prepositions
from, of, with, about, for
"From"
1
Meaning
Indicates origin, source, or starting point.
2
Examples
I received a letter from my friend.
The train departed from the station.
She bought a present from the store.
"Of"
1
Meaning
Indicates possession, relationship, belonging,
or material.
2
Examples
It's the book of the jungle.
The color of the sky is blue.
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This is a picture of my family. ‍‍‍
"With"
1
Meaning
Indicates accompaniment, company, instrument, or means.
2
Examples
I went to the park with my friends.
She wrote the poem with a pen.
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We built a sandcastle with our hands.
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"About"
1
Meaning
Indicates topic, relationship, or concerning.
2
Examples
I told him about my day.
What is the book about?
We're learning about the planets.
🪐
"For"
1
Meaning
Indicates purpose, reason, beneficiary, or duration.
2
Examples
I made a cake for my birthday.
I'm waiting for the bus.
I studied for two hours.
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