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Prepositions — position & advanced patterns

Syllabus topic 9: Prepositions — position & advanced patterns

Prepositions — position & advanced patterns. Prepositions may be stranded in ordinary relative clauses and questions or placed before whom/which in formal style.

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Prepositions may be stranded in ordinary relative clauses and questions or placed before whom/which in formal style. They require noun phrases or -ing, not a bare infinitive. Except and but sometimes allow special infinitive patterns; learn advanced combinations such as with regard to and in accordance with as units.

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Notice how each form fits its sentence. Read the context before choosing a form.

  • The colleague with whom I collaborated has retired.
  • The policy to which we objected was withdrawn.
  • She succeeded in resolving the dispute.
  • We acted in accordance with the agreement.
  • With regard to your request, we need more details.

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The colleague with ___ I collaborated has retired.

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