Unnecessary Prepositions





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Unnecessary Prepositions :


In everyday speech, we fall into some bad habits, using prepositions where they are not necessary.


It would be a good idea to eliminate these words altogether, but we must be especially careful not to use them in formal, academic prose.




  • She met up with the new coach in the hallway.


  • The book fell off of the desk.


  • He threw the book out of the window.


  • She wouldn't let the cat inside of the house. [or use "in"]


  • Where did they go to?


  • Put the lamp in back of the couch. [use "behind" instead]


  • Where is your college at?



Related Links :

  • Common Prepositions


  • End a Sentence with a Preposition


  • Prepositions of Time


  • Prepositions of Place


  • Prepositions of Location


  • Prepositions of Movement


  • Prepositions with Nouns


  • Prepositions with Adjectives


  • Prepositions with Verbs


  • Idiomatic Expressions with Prepositions


  • Unnecessary Prepositions


  • Prepositions in Parallel Form






    • English Glossary Index




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