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Common noun–preposition combinations\n\nThese combinations are useful in everyday conversations, study and work.\n\n| Combination | Example |\n| --- | --- |\n| **reason for** | What is the **reason for** your visit? |\n| **solution to** | We found a **solution to** the problem. |\n| **answer to** | Do you know the **answer to** this question? |\n| **interest in** | He has an **interest in** local history. |\n| **need for** | There is a **need for** more buses. |\n| **lack of** | The main problem is a **lack of** time. |\n| **fear of** | She has a **fear of** heights. |\n| **effect on** | Noise has an **effect on** our sleep. |\n| **access to** | Students have **access to** the library. |\n| **experience in** | She has **experience in** sales. |\n| **relationship with** | I have a good **relationship with** my neighbours. |\n| **difference between** | What is the **difference between** these two words? |\n\n:::note\nSome nouns have more than one possible preposition. For example, **experience in sales** describes a field of work; **experience with this software** describes something you have used. Learn the meaning of the complete phrase rather than assuming that each noun has only one preposition.\n:::\n\n## 3. What comes after the preposition?\n\nA dependent preposition can be followed by a noun phrase, an object pronoun or an **-ing** form.\n\n| What follows? | Example |\n| --- | --- |\n| Noun phrase | There is a **need for more information**. |\n| Object pronoun | This change will have an **effect on us**. |\n| **-ing** form | She has an **interest in learning** languages. |\n\nUse an **-ing** form when an action directly follows the preposition.\n\n:::example\nHis **fear of flying** makes travel difficult.\n\nDo you have any **experience in organising** events?\n\nWe discussed the **advantages of working** from home.\n:::\n\n:::warning\nAfter a preposition, do not use the base form of a verb.\n\n✗ She has an interest in learn languages.\n\n✓ She has an **interest in learning** languages.\n\nIn **the answer to the question**, *to* is a preposition. It is not the infinitive marker used in *I want to learn*.\n:::\n\n## 4. Different prepositions, different connections\n\nSometimes a noun connects to different kinds of information. The preposition helps show the connection.\n\n### A relationship with or between\n\nUse **with** to connect one person to another. Use **between** when you name both sides after the preposition.\n\n:::example\nEva has a good **relationship with her manager**.\n\nThe **relationship between Eva and her manager** is good.\n:::\n\n### A change in or to\n\nUse **a change in** to describe something becoming different. Use **a change to** to describe an alteration made to something.\n\n:::example\nThere has been **a change in the weather**: it is much colder now.\n\nWe made **a change to the timetable**: the class now starts at ten.\n:::\n\nThese patterns describe common uses, not a rule that a noun must always take the same preposition.\n\n## 5. Avoid transferring a verb pattern\n\nA related noun and verb do not always use the same pattern. 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Leave out the extra word.","\u002Fuploads\u002Fimages\u002Fgpimg_b9e34683-c116-48c7-860c-4320ad6b366b_hero.webp?v=1790492531",{"@id":862,"@type":841,"id":836,"grammarPage":842,"title":837,"instructions":859,"displayOrder":36,"type":812,"questionCount":76,"blankCount":76,"isCompleted":773,"ogImageUrl":863},"\u002Fapi\u002Fgrammar_exercises\u002F01a0e1ab-dc79-75f3-ab54-f50f31d1fbe2","\u002Fuploads\u002Fimages\u002Fgpimg_8d153f1a-3986-48c3-9ddb-a397f3533064_hero.webp?v=1790492531",{"id":821,"grammarPage":842,"title":822,"instructions":843,"seoTitle":865,"seoDescription":866,"displayOrder":774,"type":797,"questions":867,"ogImageUrl":844},"Noun Prepositions: Choose Forms in Context","Practise nouns with dependent prepositions in gap-fill sentences about work, travel, relationships and everyday changes, choosing forms that fit.",[868],{"id":869,"sentenceTemplate":870,"displayOrder":774,"explanation":871,"exampleSentence":872,"blanks":873},"01a0e1ab-dc23-78cc-8b1a-ae59e4ce2847","The kitchen is closed for repairs. That is the reason __1__ the new opening date.","The new opening date is what we are explaining, so use reason for, not reason of or reason to before this noun phrase.","Nobody explained the reason for cancelling the picnic.",[874],{"id":875,"blankNumber":11,"options":876},"01a0e1ab-dc23-784c-8b1a-ae59e4b678f3",[877,880,884],{"id":878,"optionText":879,"isCorrect":773,"displayOrder":774},"01a0e1ab-dc23-7760-8b1a-ae59e28f1664","of",{"id":881,"optionText":882,"isCorrect":883,"displayOrder":11},"01a0e1ab-dc23-77cc-8b1a-ae59e342376a","for",true,{"id":885,"optionText":886,"isCorrect":773,"displayOrder":16},"01a0e1ab-dc23-780c-8b1a-ae59e425ed57","to",{"html":888,"toc":889},"\u003Cp>We often use a particular preposition after a noun: \u003Cstrong>a reason for\u003C\u002Fstrong> something, \u003Cstrong>a solution to\u003C\u002Fstrong> a problem, or \u003Cstrong>an interest in\u003C\u002Fstrong> music. Learning these combinations helps you connect ideas clearly and use nouns, pronouns and \u003Cstrong>-ing\u003C\u002Fstrong> forms after the preposition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"learn-the-noun-and-preposition-together\">\u003Cspan class=\"section-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1.\u003C\u002Fspan>Learn the noun and preposition together\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cem>dependent preposition\u003C\u002Fem> is a preposition that regularly goes with a particular word. With nouns, learn the whole combination, not just the noun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, we usually say \u003Cstrong>the reason for the delay\u003C\u002Fstrong>, not \u003Cem>the reason of the delay\u003C\u002Fem>. The preposition links the noun \u003Cem>reason\u003C\u002Fem> to the thing we are explaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"grammar-callout grammar-callout--example\">\u003Cp>There is \u003Cstrong>a reason for\u003C\u002Fstrong> the delay: the driver is ill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We need \u003Cstrong>a solution to\u003C\u002Fstrong> this problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya has \u003Cstrong>an interest in\u003C\u002Fstrong> photography.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>There is no single rule that tells you which preposition to choose. Record each combination with a short example.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"common-nounpreposition-combinations\">\u003Cspan class=\"section-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2.\u003C\u002Fspan>Common noun–preposition combinations\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>These combinations are useful in everyday conversations, study and work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Combination\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Example\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>reason for\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>What is the \u003Cstrong>reason for\u003C\u002Fstrong> your visit?\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>solution to\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>We found a \u003Cstrong>solution to\u003C\u002Fstrong> the problem.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>answer to\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Do you know the \u003Cstrong>answer to\u003C\u002Fstrong> this question?\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>interest in\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>He has an \u003Cstrong>interest in\u003C\u002Fstrong> local history.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>need for\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>There is a \u003Cstrong>need for\u003C\u002Fstrong> more buses.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>lack of\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>The main problem is a \u003Cstrong>lack of\u003C\u002Fstrong> time.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>fear of\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>She has a \u003Cstrong>fear of\u003C\u002Fstrong> heights.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>effect on\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Noise has an \u003Cstrong>effect on\u003C\u002Fstrong> our sleep.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>access to\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Students have \u003Cstrong>access to\u003C\u002Fstrong> the library.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>experience in\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>She has \u003Cstrong>experience in\u003C\u002Fstrong> sales.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>relationship with\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>I have a good \u003Cstrong>relationship with\u003C\u002Fstrong> my neighbours.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>difference between\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>What is the \u003Cstrong>difference between\u003C\u002Fstrong> these two words?\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"grammar-callout grammar-callout--note\">\u003Cp>Some nouns have more than one possible preposition. For example, \u003Cstrong>experience in sales\u003C\u002Fstrong> describes a field of work; \u003Cstrong>experience with this software\u003C\u002Fstrong> describes something you have used. Learn the meaning of the complete phrase rather than assuming that each noun has only one preposition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-comes-after-the-preposition\">\u003Cspan class=\"section-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3.\u003C\u002Fspan>What comes after the preposition?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>A dependent preposition can be followed by a noun phrase, an object pronoun or an \u003Cstrong>-ing\u003C\u002Fstrong> form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>What follows?\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Example\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Noun phrase\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>There is a \u003Cstrong>need for more information\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Object pronoun\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>This change will have an \u003Cstrong>effect on us\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>-ing\u003C\u002Fstrong> form\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>She has an \u003Cstrong>interest in learning\u003C\u002Fstrong> languages.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>Use an \u003Cstrong>-ing\u003C\u002Fstrong> form when an action directly follows the preposition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"grammar-callout grammar-callout--example\">\u003Cp>His \u003Cstrong>fear of flying\u003C\u002Fstrong> makes travel difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you have any \u003Cstrong>experience in organising\u003C\u002Fstrong> events?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We discussed the \u003Cstrong>advantages of working\u003C\u002Fstrong> from home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"grammar-callout grammar-callout--warning\">\u003Cp>After a preposition, do not use the base form of a verb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>✗ She has an interest in learn languages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>✓ She has an \u003Cstrong>interest in learning\u003C\u002Fstrong> languages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In \u003Cstrong>the answer to the question\u003C\u002Fstrong>, \u003Cem>to\u003C\u002Fem> is a preposition. It is not the infinitive marker used in \u003Cem>I want to learn\u003C\u002Fem>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"different-prepositions-different-connections\">\u003Cspan class=\"section-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4.\u003C\u002Fspan>Different prepositions, different connections\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes a noun connects to different kinds of information. The preposition helps show the connection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"a-relationship-with-or-between\">\u003Cspan class=\"section-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4.1\u003C\u002Fspan>A relationship with or between\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Use \u003Cstrong>with\u003C\u002Fstrong> to connect one person to another. Use \u003Cstrong>between\u003C\u002Fstrong> when you name both sides after the preposition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"grammar-callout grammar-callout--example\">\u003Cp>Eva has a good \u003Cstrong>relationship with her manager\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \u003Cstrong>relationship between Eva and her manager\u003C\u002Fstrong> is good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"a-change-in-or-to\">\u003Cspan class=\"section-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4.2\u003C\u002Fspan>A change in or to\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Use \u003Cstrong>a change in\u003C\u002Fstrong> to describe something becoming different. Use \u003Cstrong>a change to\u003C\u002Fstrong> to describe an alteration made to something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"grammar-callout grammar-callout--example\">\u003Cp>There has been \u003Cstrong>a change in the weather\u003C\u002Fstrong>: it is much colder now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We made \u003Cstrong>a change to the timetable\u003C\u002Fstrong>: the class now starts at ten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>These patterns describe common uses, not a rule that a noun must always take the same preposition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"avoid-transferring-a-verb-pattern\">\u003Cspan class=\"section-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5.\u003C\u002Fspan>Avoid transferring a verb pattern\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>A related noun and verb do not always use the same pattern. 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