Prepositions
_______ the difference in their ages Nina and Den are very happy with each other. In connection with **Despite** Because of Athough It is correct to say 'despite'. It's sunny. Why are you carrying an umbrella? - Just __ case **in** at on for It is correct to say 'in case'. Alex was sleeping ______ the lecture. with during by for We should use 'during' in the meaning of 'within a certain period' Jessica is only 6 but she has already learned a few poems ___ heart. by in at on 'By heart' means 'to memorize by rot, word for word'. Ella entered the room and smiled ______ Jose. on in for at It is correct to say 'smile at somebody' I'm so angry that my parents decided _______ buying a dog. I want it so much! on over from against When we take a negative decision we 'decide against' something. My brother rejoiced ___ hearing the news. on at from for It is correct to say 'rejoice at something'. The club succeeded ___ winning the championship. on at in for It is correct to say 'succeed in'.
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Wow. I learned new things about prepositions..Thank you for that Sir. 😇