Top 50 Essential English Prepositions & Collocations
Master spatial, temporal, and dependent prepositions. Eliminate the #1 source of Indian learner grammatical errors with clear contextual rules and collocations.
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CEFR A1 - C1 Benchmark| Word / Term | Preposition Type | Common Partner Verbs | Meaning & Context | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Accustomed to See audio pronunciation B1-B2 | Dependent Preposition | be / become + accustomed to | Familiar with something so that it seems normal or usual. Synonyms: Habituated to, Used to | “International students quickly become accustomed to the European winter climate.” |
Adjacent to See audio pronunciation B1-B2 | Spatial Preposition | locate / sit + adjacent to | Next to or adjoining something else. Synonyms: Beside, Next to, Bordering | “The Callens campus is situated adjacent to Dwarka Mor Metro Station Pillar 780.” |
Commensurate with See audio pronunciation C1-C2 | Dependent Preposition | be + commensurate with | Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion. Synonyms: Proportional to, Equivalent to | “Executive compensation packages should be commensurate with experience and impact.” |
Despite / In spite of See audio pronunciation A1-A2 | Concessive Preposition | concession connector | Without being affected by; in defiance of (followed by noun or gerund, NEVER 'despite of'). Synonyms: Regardless of, Notwithstanding | “Despite facing initial speaking anxiety, he scored Band 8.0 on his first IELTS attempt.” |
Integral to See audio pronunciation B1-B2 | Dependent Preposition | be / remain + integral to | Necessary to make a whole complete; essential. Synonyms: Fundamental to, Vital to | “Daily oral extempore practice is integral to building authentic spoken fluency.” |
Pertaining to See audio pronunciation B1-B2 | Relational Preposition | regulations / facts + pertaining to | Being relevant or appropriate to a particular subject or topic. Synonyms: Regarding, Concerning, Related to | “The counselor explained all embassy regulations pertaining to the German student visa.” |
Pursuant to See audio pronunciation C1-C2 | Formal Legal Preposition | act / decide + pursuant to | In accordance with a law, rule, or agreement. Synonyms: In accordance with, Following | “Pursuant to university admission guidelines, official transcripts must be attested.” |
Subsequent to See audio pronunciation B1-B2 | Temporal Preposition | events / reforms + subsequent to | Coming after something in time; following. Synonyms: After, Following | “Subsequent to completing German B2, Dr. Sharma qualified for his medical licensing exam.” |
Common Preposition Errors to Avoid
Never say 'discuss about' or 'order for' - both 'discuss' and 'order' are transitive verbs taking direct objects.
Distinguish 'between' (two items) from 'among' (three or more items).
Remember: 'Despite' never takes 'of' (write 'Despite the rain' or 'In spite of the rain').
Use 'in' for years/months/cities, 'on' for days/dates/surfaces, and 'at' for precise clock times and specific spots.
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