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He is reluctant to seek
treatment.
Prepositions
Prepositions are a difficult area of language to fully master as their usage is not
governed by strict rules. The best way to learn prepositions is by regular reading so
that you can slowly absorb and become comfortable with their correct use.
However, it is possible to memorise the correct use of a selection of prepositions in
order to use them accurately in writing the referral letter.
Prepositions of Time
In: In is used for On: On is used for At: At is used for Some words require
longer periods of days and dates and the time of day and no preposition
time some time for some
expressions expressions
On two
occasions
Prepositions of Place
In: In is used for inside of On: is used for the surface At: At is used for a place of
something area of something activity
Common Errors
Incorrect Correct
His father died of cancer during the His father died of cancer at the age
age of 50. of 50.
In examination today, the On examination today, the
patient was anxious and distressed. patient was anxious and distressed.