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Noun + Prepositions

FOR

Use 'for' preceded by the following nouns:

a check for (amount of money)Example:She gave me a check for $50.

a demand for somethingExample:Unfortunately, there wasn't enough demand for our product.

a need for somethingExample:There is a real need for discipline in this class.

a reason for somethingExample:I have a reason for doing that!

IN

Use 'in' preceded by the following nouns:

a rise in somethingExample:There has been a rise in prices recently.

an increase in somethingExample:We have seen many increases in production levels.

a fall in somethingExample:There has been a fall in prices recently.

a decrease in somethingExample:We have seen many decreases in production levels.

OF

Use 'of' preceded by the following nouns:

a cause of somethingExample:She is the cause of all his problems.

a photograph OR a picture of something or someoneExample:He took a photograph of the mountains.

TO

Use 'to' preceded by the following nouns:

damage to somethingExample:I did a lot of damage to my car the other day.

an invitation to a celebration of some typeExample:We were invited to their wedding.

reaction to somethingExample:Her reaction to his behavior was quite funny.

a solution to a problemExample:He provided the solution to our financial situation.

an attitude to something (or TOWARDS something)Example:Your attitude to your problems doesn't help them get resolved.

WITH

Use 'with' preceded by the following nouns:

a relationship with someone or somethingExample:My relationship with Mary is wonderful.

a connection with someone or somethingExample:His connections with the CIA are very limited.

a contact with someone or something

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Example:Have you had any contact with Sarah?

BETWEEN

Use 'between' preceded by the following nouns:

a connection between TWO thingsExample:There is no connection between the two crimes.

a relationship between TWO thingsExample:The relationship between the two friends was very strong.

a contact between TWO thingsExample:There is little contact between the two parents.

a difference between TWO thingsExample:There is no difference between those two colors.

Test Your UnderstandingNow that you have studied the various noun preposition formulas, try the follow-up quiz to

test your understanding.

Nouns Prepositions Quiz

Noun Prepositions - For / In / Of / To / With / BetweenQ: He gave her a check _____ a lot of money.

Q: The reason _____ this meeting is to discuss the merger.

Q: The decrease _____ profits is due to the bad market.

Q: There is a real demand ______ new products.

Q: We have seen a fall ______ prices recently.

Q: The cause ______ his problems is his family.

Q: Did you do any damage ______ the house?

Q: The difference _____ the two is very slight.

Q: He took a photograph ______ his girlfriend.

Q: Do you have a good relationship ______ most of your relatives?

Q: She wasn't aware ______ his reaction to the problem.Q: Did you send Alice an invitation ______ the party?

Q: The connection _______ the two victims was minimal.

Q: The advantage ______ having free time is that you can do anything you want with it.

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for, for, in, for, in, of, to, between, of, with, of, to, between, of

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