Bella Kandi: Maret 2016

Senin, 28 Maret 2016

"Use of prepositions" and "Common combination and preposition"

USE OF PREPOSITIONS

A preposition is a word that links a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to some other part of the sentence.

Prepositions can be tricky for English learners. There is no definite rule or formula for choosing a preposition. In the beginning stage of learning the language, you should try to identify a preposition when reading or listening in English and recognize its usage.

A preposition is used to direction, location, or time, or to introducen an object.

Example :

Used to express a surface of something :

The paper is on my desk.
I put a cheese on the kitchen table.

Used to specify days and dates :

The garbage truck comes on Monday.
I was born on the 15th day of January in 1994

Used to indicate a device or machine, such as a phone or computer :

He has been on the computer since last night.

Used to indicate a part of the body :

He kissed me on my brow.

Used to indicate the state of something :

The school is on fire.

Used to point out specific time :

The bus will stop here at 6:00 p.m.

Used to indicate a place :

There were hundreds of people at the stadium.

Used to indicate an twitter address :

Please follow me at @bellaknd.

Used to indicate an activity :

I am good at write a novel.

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Used for unspecific times during a day, month, season, year :

The new semester will start in June.

Used to indicate a location or place :

My hometown is Ambarawa, which is in Semarang.

Used to indicate a shape, color, or size :

This drawing is mostly in red.

Used to express while doing something :

We are not believe in forecast.

COMMON COMBINATION AND PREPOSITION

Verbs and prepositions are also used in common phrases. The verb generally goes in front of the preposition.

Do you agree with the new guidelines?
You get what you pay for.
I have no doubt about the outcome of the vote.

Adjectives and prepositions are commonly used in phrases. The adjective usually goes before the preposition.

Students often get worried about writing exams.

The world felt sorry for the victims of the tsunami.

Referensi :

http://www.talkenglish.com/grammar/prepositions-on-at-in.aspx
http://www.grammarly.com/handbook/grammar/prepositions/9/common-verb-and-preposition-combinations/
http://www.grammarly.com/handbook/grammar/prepositions/8/common-adjective-and-preposition-combinations/

Rabu, 16 Maret 2016

Commonly Misused Word and Confusingly Related Word

COMMONLY MISUSED WORDS

Homophone adalah kata-kata yang pelafalannya (sound) sama namun artinya (meaning) berbeda. Adapun ejaannya (spelling) bisa sama atau berbeda. Jika ejaannya sama, homophone termasuk juga dalam homonym dan homograph. Pada definisi yang lebih longgar, homophone disamakan dengan homonym meskipun ejaan kata-katanya berbeda. Karena kemiripan pelafalannya, homophone kerap membingungkan. Dengan mengenal kata-kata tersebut, penulisan yang salah dapat dihindari.

1. Accept is a verb meaning to receive.

Except is also a verb meaning to exclude.

Example :

I will accept all the gift from my friends.
He used to eat everything except vegetable..

2. Your is a possessive pronoun.
Your is a contraction of you are.
Example :

Your brother is very handsome.
You're more beautiful than any girls in the world.

3. To is a preposition.
Too is an adverb.
Two is a number.
Example :

It's a good way to ask for help.
She likes swimming too.
Only two cup cakes left.

CONFUSINGLY RELATED WORDS

Ini adalah kata yang menyebabkan masalah ketika pembicara tidak mampu membedakan antara mereka. Mereka adalah sama dalam arti atau pengucapan tetapi tidak dapat digunakan secara bergantian.

1. Affect (verb) to produce a change in.

Effect (noun) end result or consequence.

Example :