Common English phrases with the preposition BYby chanceby all meansby forceby mistakeby myself / yourself, etcby farby the timeby nowby heartby post/handby sight Examples: By chance a bus was coming just as I reached the bus stop. “May I close the window?” – “Yes, by all means.” The climate change protestors were removed by force from the building. I… Continue reading 11 Useful Prepositional Phrases with BY
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11 Useful Prepositional Phrases with AT
Common English phrases with the preposition ATat a rate/speedat all costsat any rateat faultat first glanceat handat onceat randomat short noticeat the expense ofat this rateEXAMPLESCyber crimes are rising at an alarming rate.The lorry was going at a dangerous speed along the motorway. Avoid taking the motorway at all costs - it's jam-packed this morning.… Continue reading 11 Useful Prepositional Phrases with AT
Prepositions of Place (2) (at, in, on)
I saw the film _____ Netflix. I saw the film _____ the cinema. Kevin read Atomic Habits _____ his tablet. I read it _____ a magazine. I didn't buy the book because it wasn't _____ the list. We stood _____ the queue for ages. Nicole left her phone _____ the table. The answers are _____… Continue reading Prepositions of Place (2) (at, in, on)