Example of Preposition

 

English Bussiness Task 

Name : Nisa Caesarisa Afsetyanti

NPM  : 26213465

Class  : 3EB29

 

 

Adjective + Preposition

• I am not sure that I can win this competition, they are very good at science

• I am really sorry about forcing you to come here

• Nisa was surprised by Yaser’s unexpected – coming

• I got jealous at Nina every time she talks to my boy friend

• The bakery is full of sweet cakes and tasty breads.

• I’m so sick of that heavy metal song. It makes me dizzy.

• Zahra is so interested in ballet since she was a little girl.

• Yaser was worried about his task that not done yet

• Hadi is totally different from Yaser.

• I prefer to see movies that are based on true stories

• His parent is so proud of him

• I am ready for the new semester at college 

Verb + Preposition 

• She has no idea how to get her son interested in read

• We finally found out the answer of that mystery

• I lay down on my bed, close my eyes and start to sleep

• His father passed away three years ago on the car accident

• Akbar sits down on the bench near the palm tree 

• Her husband looked after their children at night 

• We always take part in school art performance every year 

• He holds on to a big wood 

• Doni goes into his new bedroom

• I get up earlier today 

• The main character in the movie looks like my cousin, Safira.

• Amir write off ABC Company’s invoice

• She comes from Indonesia.

Preposotion On

• My sister draws the view on the canvas

• The annual celebration will be held on June 6th, 2016

• Those drunkards kick Bayu on his temple

• I always put my photo with Adi on my desk

• We stuck on the deadlock near the valley

• Yaser is on fight with the gangster 

 

 

 

Commonly Misused Words Vs Confusing Related Words

 

English Bussiness Task 

Name : Nisa Caesarisa Afsetyanti

NPM  : 26213465

Class  : 3EB29

 

 

1. Commonly Misused Words

a. Compliment – Complement

Compliment means a statement of praise.

Complement means to go well with or perfect something else.

           

Example:

• The customer sent his compliments to the chef.
• The picture complements the design perfectly.

 b. Principle - Principal

Principle means rule or standard. 

Principal refers to a person who holds a high position or plays an important role; it also an adjective that means chief or leading.

Example:

• He has always refused to compromise his principles.
• The school principal will be resigning next year.
•  He has a principal reason for resigning.

             

c. Comprise - Compose 

The whole comprises (or includes) the parts; and the parts compose (or make up) the whole.

           

Example:

• The United States comprises fifty states.
• Organic compounds compose the fertilizer used by the farmer.

2. Confusing Related Word

a. Legible – Illegible
 

Legible means unreadable.

Illegible means writing that could be read and understood easily.

Example :

• Susy wrote her reports in a legible way. 
• Andrew, please write neatly, your writing is illegible.

b. Empathy - Sympathy 

Empathy means feel the mind or experience a person without direct communication

Sympathy means someone’s ability to realize or shares the experiences and feelings of others .

Example :

• Zahra felt a great empathy after hearing her sister’s cat went missing. 
• When Zahra’s sister lost her cat,  she showed great sympathy and support.

  

c. Enable - Unable 

  

Enable means made easy or practical.

Unable means not allowing or cannot .

Example :

• This phone enables us to browse the internet and listen to music in the same time. 
• Because of his engagements, he was unable to attend this event.