"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 :

On  

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. 

At

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.

In 
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/