Preposition AT with verbs

[ctivnan]

AT

amuse(d) (or by), arrive (or in), astonish(ed) (or by), exclaim, glance, guess, knock, look, point (or to), shock(ed) (or by), stare, surprise(d) (or by), wonder (or about), work (or on).

:bounce::bounce::bounce:

Source: Alexander, L. (1994). Practice and Progress

[sbenosa]

Hey Cath! You're doing something on prepositions? It would be very helpful, I think! I've noticed the verb + preposition construction is among the most confusing aspects of English.

Can't remember what this type of construction is called though...

Keep it up! You're doing great.

[ctivnan]

Hey Cath! You're doing something on prepositions? It would be very helpful, I think! I've noticed the verb + preposition construction is among the most confusing aspects of English.

Can't remember what this type of construction is called though...

Keep it up! You're doing great.

:thankyou:

Ill post some Phrasal Verbs (idioms with verb+particle pattern) in the future. That one's really fun!

Glad you like this post!

xoxo! :cute3:

[cmo]

I agree with Sbenosa! Prepositions after verb, if not carefully used may give total different meaning.

This is confusing for me and takes much of my time when I have to write. :perspiring:

Thanks ctivnan for some samples:

amuse(d) at (or by)
arrive at (or in)
astonish(ed) at (or by)
exclaim at
glance at
guess at
knock at
look at
point at (or to)
shock(ed) at (or by)
stare at
surprise(d) at (or by)
wonder at (or about)
work at (or on)

I just re-arranged it. I find it easier for me to understand! :D

[ctivnan]

I agree with Sbenosa! Prepositions after verb, if not carefully used may give total different meaning.

This is confusing for me and takes much of my time when I have to write. :perspiring:

Thanks ctivnan for some samples:

amuse(d) at (or by)
arrive at (or in)
astonish(ed) at (or by)
exclaim at
glance at
guess at
knock at
look at
point at (or to)
shock(ed) at (or by)
stare at
surprise(d) at (or by)
wonder at (or about)
work at (or on)

I just re-arranged it. I find it easier for me to understand! :D

:thankyou:

That's a better way of presenting, CMO! :cat-smi: