Substantiivi + prepositio: reason for, increase in, solution to

Esseessä toistuu sanoja kuten reason, increase, solution, effect. Niiden oikea prepositio osoittaa lukijalle, että kirjoittaja hallitsee englannin nyanssit. Tämän listan parit kannattaa hallita ulkoa.

For ja of

reason for (syy): The main reason for the delay was bad weather.
need for (tarve): There is a clear need for change.
demand for (kysyntä): The demand for renewable energy is growing.
respect for (kunnioitus): He has great respect for his teachers.
cure for (parannuskeino): There is no cure for the common cold.
example of (esimerkki): This is a good example of teamwork.
cause of (syy): Smoking is a major cause of heart disease.
lack of (puute): The project failed due to lack of funding.
sense of (tunne): He has a strong sense of duty.
fear of (pelko): Her fear of flying limits her travel.

In

increase in (lisäys): There has been an increase in unemployment.
decrease in (vähennys): A decrease in pollution was observed.
rise in (nousu): The rise in prices worries consumers.
fall in (lasku): The country saw a fall in birth rates.
change in (muutos): A change in attitude is needed.
interest in (kiinnostus): There is growing interest in plant-based diets.
improvement in (parannus): The improvement in air quality is significant.

To

solution to (ratkaisu): Education is the solution to many problems.
answer to (vastaus): There is no easy answer to this question.
response to (vastaus, reaktio): The response to the survey was overwhelming.
approach to (lähestymistapa): We need a new approach to teaching.
access to (pääsy): Everyone should have access to healthcare.
damage to (vahinko): The storm caused damage to many homes.
invitation to (kutsu): I received an invitation to the conference.

On ja with

effect on (vaikutus): Social media has a strong effect on teenagers.
impact on (vaikutus): Climate change has a major impact on agriculture.
influence on (vaikutus): Parents have a great influence on their children.
opinion on (mielipide): What is your opinion on this matter?
problem with (ongelma): The problem with this approach is its cost.
relationship with (suhde): She has a close relationship with her sister.

Between ja against

difference between (ero): The difference between the two options is small.
relationship between (suhde): The relationship between income and health is clear.
fight against (taistelu): The fight against poverty continues.
campaign against (kampanja): A campaign against bullying was launched.

Yleisimmät virheet suomalaisille

Reason to vs reason for: Syy on reason for. Reason to tarkoittaa syytä TEHDÄ jotain (reason to study).
Väärin: The reason to the delay was bad weather.
Oikein: The reason for the delay was bad weather.

Solution for vs solution to: Ratkaisu ongelmaan on solution to.
Väärin: There is no solution for this problem.
Oikein: There is no solution to this problem.

Effect to vs effect on: Vaikutus johonkin on aina effect on.
Väärin: Smoking has a bad effect to health.
Oikein: Smoking has a bad effect on health.

Difference of vs difference between: Ero kahden välillä on difference between.
Väärin: The difference of the two options is small.
Oikein: The difference between the two options is small.

Lue myös: Verbi + prepositio -lista, adjektiivi + prepositio -lista ja Englannin kielioppi: prepositiot.