Page 6 - Lesson Note

 The letter came by post.
 He cut the cake with a knife.
 They fought with courage.
 They succeeded by hard work.

Reason and Purpose

 She died of malaria.
 He trembled with anger.
 Smoking is injurious to health.

Possession

 He is a man of principles.
 Mumbai is the financial capital of India.
 I saw a boy with red hair.

Direction and Motion

 He fell into the well.
 He climbed up the tree.
 She walked towards the market.
 The moon moves around the earth.

Objects of prepositions

The object of a preposition may be a noun, a pronoun, a gerund, an infinitive or a noun clause.

 The house was built near a river. (Noun)
 She was talking to him. (Pronoun)
 We were prevented from entering the house. (Gerund)
 What would you like to do besides watch a movie? (Infinitive)
 I am content with what I have. (Noun clause)