Prepositions

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Prepositions in formal letters

After this lesson you are (hopefully) able to use prepositions in formal letters correctly. 

We are getting ready for the writing test (formal letter). 

              Goal:

Prepositions of time

on (dagen / data)   at (tijdstippen + feestdagen & weekend)

in (dagdelen / jaren / maanden / seizoenen)

since (sinds)     for (gedurende)

from ... to/ till/ until (van ... tot) 

within (binnen) 

during (tijdens)

before (voor) after (na)

by (uiterlijk op)

 

I have a meeting ... noon today.

1. on
2. by
3. at
4. in

I finish school early ... Wednesdays.

1. on
2. by
3. at
4. in

The meeting takes place........ 2:00 PM ....... 21 October.

1. on / in
2. on / at
3. in / on
4. at / on

Ensure all documentation is completed ........ the deadline....... 1 December.

1. within / on
2. after / in
3. before / on
4. after/ on

The project must be finalized ..........two weeks of receiving approval.

1. during
2. within
3. by
4. on

We will review the proposal ....... the first week of October.

1. at
2. on
3. past
4. during

Prepositions in formal letters: DRILL

I am currently studying Business Law __ Erasmus University.

I developed my research skills while working __ the university library.

I attended a career workshop __ my school’s career center.

I have always been involved in extracurricular activities __ school.

The internship program was advertised __ the university’s job portal.

The internship program was advertised __ the university’s job portal.

I am writing to you........reference to your advertisement.

I am available ....... the 15th of June.

I worked at a hotel ..... two years before moving...... a travel agency.

I have been working ........ the industry ............ 2018.

I can be reached ....... phone or email.

I gained valuable experience by working ..... an intern ...... an international company.

I would be happy to discuss my application further ....... an interview.

I am interested ...... applying ...... the internship.

The job offer has been posted ..... your website.

I am writing ..... response ..... your advertisement.

I am responsible ...... training new employees.

I have worked .... a retail store... three years.

I am available for an interview ___ Monday.

I am writing to apply ___ the position ____ sales assistant.

I look forward ___ hearing from you soon.

I completed my internship __ a multinational corporation last year.

The company’s headquarters is located __ Amsterdam.

I read about the job opening __ your website.

I have read about this vacancy __ LinkedIn.

So how do you feel about the prepositions in formal letters now?

easy peasy lemon squeezy

note sure yet

difficult

aaargh...