Education English | Errors in the Use of Preposition | Wells (2008:284) states that:
a. Preposition should not be used needlessly.
We should not say, He came at about noon. Either at or about should be used as the meaning requires, but not both words.
b. Preposition should not be omitted when needed.
We should not say, There is no use saying anything about it. The preposition in should be used before saying.
c. Appropriate preposition should be chosen.
We should not say, My ball is different to yours. From is the appropriate preposition to use after the word different.
d. The preposition in should seldom be used for into, to denote the change of relation which occurs when something passes from one place or condition to another. The sentence, Henry walked into the room implies that he was outside of the room ; while to say, Henry walked in the room implies that he was within the room, and walked about while there.
a. Preposition should not be used needlessly.
We should not say, He came at about noon. Either at or about should be used as the meaning requires, but not both words.
b. Preposition should not be omitted when needed.
We should not say, There is no use saying anything about it. The preposition in should be used before saying.
c. Appropriate preposition should be chosen.
We should not say, My ball is different to yours. From is the appropriate preposition to use after the word different.
d. The preposition in should seldom be used for into, to denote the change of relation which occurs when something passes from one place or condition to another. The sentence, Henry walked into the room implies that he was outside of the room ; while to say, Henry walked in the room implies that he was within the room, and walked about while there.
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