Basic English Usage
Prepositions
Practice proper usage by reading the following sentences out loud and emphasizing the words in bold font.
We will meet in Belize.
We will travel on route 2.
We will stop at the sign for Quetzales Park.
Apart from all the rain, my vacation was pretty good.
It's unfortunate that I'm often at odds with my boss.
Patience! I'm at the point of finishing.
I pay attention, but at times I fall asleep.
The price is beside the point, because we have to have it.
We need to settle this issue by means of an arbitrator.
Except for my shoes, I didn't get wet in the rain.
I thought about it for a while but decided to say no.
For once I wish he would be specific.
I agree, but for the record, we could do better.
We have a lot in common.
In some ways it's a good idea.
"Luke, I am in fact your father."
A deadly typhoon puts our daily concerns in perspective.
I climbed the mountain in spite of your warnings.
We identified a new suspect in the course of interviewing witnesses.
I hope you get here in time.
Let's save our money instead of buying a new car.
Drive you to the hospital? Of course I will.
Do I like to ski? On the contrary, I prefer to skate.
I'm ready to drive; on the other hand, maybe I've had too much beer.
The bus always arrives on time.
My driver's license is out of date; I need to renew it.
Prior to your arrival, I will rent a car.
Lesson: Verbal Drills
Module: Prepositions
Course: Basic English Usage