Prepositions
Choosing wordsRule 1 of 7
The rule
Prepositions rarely translate word-for-word, so learn them with the phrase. For time: "in" months and years, "on" days and dates, "at" clock times.
Wrong and right
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Wrong I'm good in English.
Right I'm good at English.
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Wrong We arrive to Paris.
Right We arrive in Paris.
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Wrong I will explain you the plan.
Right I will explain the plan to you.
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Wrong We discussed about the budget.
Right We discussed the budget.
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Wrong She married with a doctor.
Right She married a doctor.
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Wrong I'm waiting you.
Right I'm waiting for you.