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Incorrect Prepositions

Use the correct preposition for the context.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

I'm interested in writing. He's different than me. I'm waiting on your reply.

✓ Correct

I'm interested in writing. He's different from me. I'm waiting for your reply.

The ruleii

Memorize common preposition pairs: interested IN, different FROM, waiting FOR, etc.

Wrong prepositions change the meaning or sound unnatural.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

Memorize common preposition pairs: interested IN, different FROM, waiting FOR, etc.

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