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8. Common Preposition Errors

Following sentences are instances where prepositions have been used correctly but incorrect use is common for such sentences. She is on leave since Monday and he is going for leave from Monday. Some are good at desk work while some are good in the field (at fieldwork). My house is opposite a bank and there are two coconut trees in front of my house. One team is searching for the financial documents while the other is in search of evidence for further lead and investigation. Once we agreed on a price, you will have to pay upfront half of the price agreed upon. You will have to wait your turn for the registration and then wait for the doctor’s call. Though the limit of weight the lift can carry is 350 kg, number of passengers is limited to 4.

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