Prepositions and Articles: Key Usage and Examples
This page delves into the nuanced usage of several prepositions (edatlar) and the definite article "the" in English, providing detailed explanations and İngilizce edatlar örnek cümleler (example sentences in English using prepositions).
The preposition "with" is explored in its dual role:
a) Expressing accompaniment or togetherness
b) Indicating possession
Example: "I go to the cinema with Julia." (accompaniment)
Example: "The man with blue jacket is my uncle." (possession)
The guide then offers an extensive breakdown of the kullanımı örnekler (examples of using "the"):
a) Used when referring to a specific item
Example: "I saw a cat in the street. The cat was hungry."
b) Used with certain adjectives to indicate a group or community
Example: "The rich are arrogant."
c) Used with nationality names to refer to the people of that nation
Example: "The Dutch are very nice people."
d) Used for unique entities in the universe
Example: "The Sun, The Moon, the stars,..."
e) Used with mountain ranges (but not individual mountains)
Example: "The Himalayas, The Alps, The Toros, ..."
f) Used with certain country names
Example: "The United States, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, The Arabic Emirates."
g) Used with river names
Example: "The Kızılırmak, The Nile, The Dicle..."
h) Used with superlatives
Example: "The most expensive, the richest"
The preposition pair "from...to" is explained:
Definition: Used to indicate a range (from one point to another)
Example: "You will study English from Monday to/till/until Sunday."
The preposition "by" is explored in its various uses:
a) Indicating authorship or creation
Example: "A book by Charles Dickens."
b) In the form "by + Ving" meaning "by means of"
Example: "You can pass the exam by studying hard."
c) Indicating a mode of transportation
Example: "I go to school by bus/walking..."
d) Meaning "near"
Example: "We usually go on a picnic by the river."
e) With time expressions to mean "no later than"
Example: "We will finish tenses by February."
The preposition "as" is explained in two contexts:
a) "As + noun" meaning "in the role of"
Example: "She works as an accountant."
b) In inverted structures to mean "similarly"
Example: "Ahmet went to the party as did Şule."
Finally, the phrase "apart from" is introduced:
Definition: Meaning "except for" or "other than"
Example: "It has done his homework apart from painting the words."
This comprehensive guide provides a solid foundation for understanding and using prepositions (edatlar) and articles in English, offering clear İngilizce edatlar örnek cümleler to illustrate each point.