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Lesson Plan October 13, 2023
Topic: Noun + Preposition
In this lesson we will cover the different uses of the preposition by.
Section A: Noun + for …
We often say “a demand / a need” for …
The company closed down because there wasn’t enough demand for its product.
There’s no need for that type of behaviour.
And we also say “a reason” for … (NOT reason of)
The trains were running late, but nobody knew the reason for the delay.
Section B: Noun + of …
We say “an advantage / a disadvantage” of …
The advantage of living alone is that you can do what you like, when you like.
However, we can also use “an advantage” (in / to) doing something …
There are many advantages in living alone.
There are many advantages to living alone.
We say “a cause” of …
The cause of the accident was unknown.
For various types of images, “a picture / a photo / a photograph / a map / a plan / a drawing etc” of …
Rachel showed me some pictures of her family.
I had a map of the town on my phone, it was easy to find my way around.
Section C: Noun + in …
We say “an increase / a decrease / a rise / a fall” in (numbers / prices / sales / costs etc)
Recently there has been an increase in the number of road accidents involving people over the age of 75.
This year we’ve seen a rise in food prices.
Section D: Noun + to …
We say “damage” to …
The accident was my fault, so I had to pay for the damages to the other car.
We say “an invitation” to (a party / a wedding etc)
Did you get an invitation to the party?
I had to decline their invitation to their wedding, I have a business trip that same weekend.
Note the following nouns that we use with “to”
I hope we can find a solution to the problem. (NOT a solution of the problem)
He lost the key to his car. (“to” a door)
The teacher didn’t have an answer to the question the students asked. (“to” a question)
Have you replied to his letter yet? (“to” a letter / an email / a message / a text)
I was surprised at her reaction to my suggestion.
We can use “an attitude” (to / towards) …
His attitude to his job is very negative.
His attitude towards his job is very negative.
Section E: Noun + with … / between …
We use “a suggestion / a connection / contact” with (something)
Do you have a good relationship with your in-laws?
The police want to question a man in connection with the robbery.
However, we say “a relationship / a connection / contact / a difference” between (two things or people)
The police believe that there is no connection between the two crimes.
There are some differences between British and North American English.
Noun + Prepositions Notes
I think that working at home has many advantages.
I think that there are many advantages (in / to) working at home.
The advantage of having a car is that you don't need to rely on public transport.
There are many advantages (in / to) having a car, for example you don't need to rely on public transport.
The number of people without jobs fell last month.
Last month there was a fall in the number of people without jobs.
Nobody wants to buy shoes like these any more.
There is no demand for shoes like these any more.
I can't open this door. Do you have a key to the other door?
I can't open this door. Do you have a key for the other door?
When Paul moved out on his own, his attitude to his parents seemed to change.
When Paul moved out on his own, his attitude towards his parents seemed to change.
Lesson Notes
I can smell fragrant olive trees in the air.
After Christmas you can often find cheap poinsettia.
Vocabulary
Fragrant olive ( 金木犀 )
Poinsettia
