English Update: Wrong use of preposition

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Tuesday 6 June 2017

Wrong use of preposition

1 Absorbed (- very much interested) in, not at.
Don't say: The man was absorbed at his work. / Say: The man was absorbed in his work.

2 Accuse of, not for.
Don't say: She accused the man for stealing. / Say: She accused the man of stealing.
Note: Charge takes with 1 The man was charged with murder.

3 Accustomed to, not with.
Don't say: I'm accustomed with hot weather. / Say: I'm accustomed to hot weather.
Note: Also used to: He is used to the heat.

4 Afraid of, not from.
Don't say: Laura is afraid from the dog. / Say: Laura is afraid of the dog.

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