Never use these prepositions!

Forbidden propositions

by Kasra Sharifan | Jul 12, 2019 | Grammar

Beware of these wrong prepositions. Although they may sound fine in your mother tongue, they must be avoided in English.

- I enjoy watching horror films.
NOT I enjoy FROM watching horror films.

- Your new jacket matches your purse.
NOT your new jacket matches WITH your purse.

- I called my friend yesterday.
NOT I called TO my friend yesterday.

- Do you use your laptop every day?
NOT do you use FROM your laptop every day?

- You have reached your destination.
NOT you have reached TO your destination.

Kasra Sharifan

Kasra Sharifan

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British Council certified English teacher, IDP-trained IELTS instructor, content writer, editor-in-chief, co-founder, and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at IELTS Juice Online Academy.

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