IELTS Grammar - Prepositions

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IELTS GRAMMAR – PREPOSITIONS"OF, TO, FOR"

Some useful tips on how to use the prepositions “of, to, for” to boost your score in the IELTS



Preposition: to, of, for

Prepositions are words that link words and phrases to other parts of the sentence. There are quite a number of prepositions with very different rules on when to use them. Go on through the following slide to know more about the prepositions “to, of, for.”

You will learn:

Proper use – when and how to use the preposition

Sample sentences


PREPOSITION: TO


Preposition - to• to indicate the direction to where something or someone is heading

My sister is heading to the office this early morning.

Sample sentences:

The books were sent to Mr. Loh in Singapore.

All of us went to the amusement park yesterday.

Please give it back to me.


Preposition - to• to show a limit or ending point

The snow was piled up to the roof.

Sample sentences:

The prices rose up to 10 percent compared last year.


Preposition - to• to indicate time or period

In my work before, I used to work from eight in the morning to ten in the evening.

Sample sentences:

What time is it? Ten to five.


PREPOSITION: FOR


Preposition - for• to show how to use something

This place is for showcases and that is for the parking.

Sample sentences:

They baked some cookies for your anniversary.

This knife is for cutting bread.


Preposition - for• to mean “because of”

I am so happy for you. Good job!

Sample sentences:

We feel sorry for the loss.

For this reason, I think students have to make use of modern instructional materials.


Preposition - for• to indicate time or duration

He has been a very famous actor for ten years.

Sample sentences:

I have attended the seminar for three days.

I can talk to you for a few minutes.


PREPOSITION: OF


Preposition - of• to show belonging, or relating, or connected with

The highlight of the show is at the end.

Sample sentences:

I always dreamt of being rich and famous.

Don’t use that. That is the chair of my sister.

The first page of the portfolio is an acknowledgement.


Preposition - of• to indicate reference

I got married in the summer of 2012.

Sample sentences:

This is a picture of my boyfriend.


Preposition - of• to indicate an amount or number

I have drunk three cups of coffee this morning.

Sample sentences:

I had only four hours of sleep because of my report.

A large number of students gathered for the protest.


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