Prepositions and Sentence Structures

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to prepositions and sentence structures in English.

Preposition

A word used to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence.

I live (at) Beijing

A sentence structure indicating residence in a specific location.

She from China returned.

Sentence illustrating the usage of 'from' as a preposition indicating origin.

You towards me very good.

Describes a relationship using 'towards' as a preposition.

I am taller than he is.

Comparison structure using 'than' as a preposition.

Towards left walk.

Instructional phrase using 'towards' to indicate direction.

School (distance from) my home very close.

Indicates proximity using a prepositional structure.

You with us together go (suggestion).

Includes suggestion using 'with' to indicate accompaniment.

No need towards me worry.

Expresses reassurance using 'towards' as a preposition.

For the purpose of solving environmental problems.

Complex prepositional phrase indicating intent.

Regarding this period of history, I know very little.

Usage of 'regarding' to introduce a topic.

Don’t be afraid of making mistakes.

Encouragement using 'of' in a phrase.

Nearby there are no train stations.

Sentence demonstrating locational context.

He doesn’t dare tell manager his views.

Indicates hesitation using the verb 'dare'.

Please turn off cell phones.

A polite request structure.

That driver still hasn’t decided how to solve this problem.

Describes uncertainty using the verb 'decided'.