Use of Preposition & Common Combination and Preposition

Name: Liberty Kemas Binsar

Npm: 24113975

Class: 4KB02

Tugas Bahasa Inggris Bisnis 2  

 

 

USE OF PREPOSITION

 

 

At

Used to point out specific time:

Math class will start at 11:30 a.m.

Used to indicate a place:

There were hundreds of people at the concert last night.

Used to indicate an email address:

Please email me tonight at harry@potter.com

Used to indicate an activity:

She’s good at writing poetry.

In

Used for unspecific times during a day, month, season, and year:

We will go to the beach in the summer.

Used to indicate a location or place:

We would have lunch in the restaurant.

Used to indicate a shape, color, or size:

The students sit in a circle.

Used to express while doing something:

In preparing for the examination, I will study harder than last semester.

Used to indicate a belief, opinion, interest, or feeling:

I am so interested in art.

Of

Used for belonging to, relating to, or connected with:

He is my cousin; he is a son of my uncle.

Used to indicate reference:

we got a discount of 30 percent on the purchase.

Used to indicate an amount or number:

I ate a slice of bread this morning.

To

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward, or direction of something:

We went to the beach last week.

Used to indicate a limit or an ending point:

The stock prices rise up to 150 dollars.

Used to indicate relationship:

I sent my resume to the company to apply a job.

Used to indicate a time or period:

She’s been studying from morning to the night.

For

Used to indicate the use of something:

He is studying hard for the final exam.

Used to mean because of:

I am so glad for you.

Used to indicate time or duration:

I’ve been waiting her for an hour.
 

COMMON COMBINATION AND PREPOSITION

Verb + Preposition Combinations

Adapt to

When you go overseas you must adapt to the habits and obey the rules.

Arrive in (city, country)

We arrived in Singapore two hours ago.

Apologize for

I apologize for being late. I promise I will never do this again.

Belong to

This book belongs to Hanna.

Complain about

She’s complaining about her salary.

Disagree with

I disagree with you.

Laugh at

I laughed at him while he is joking.

Some Verb Presosition Combination take two objects.

Excuse…for

The teacher cannot excuse us for being late.

Prefer…to

I prefer English to Mathematic.

Remind…of

She reminded me of my old friend.

Thank…for

I thank her for borrow me her laptop.

Adjective + Preposition Combinations

Adjective Presosition combinations with verb "be" 

Be afraid of

She is afraid of frogs.

Be bored with

I am so bored with my job.

Be surprised by

She was surprised by the news.

Be worried about

I am worried about my math score.

Because of

Because of the blackout, I can’t watch my favorite movie.

Prepositions in Fixed Phrases.

 

In addition to

In addition to learning English, she learns Spanish too.

Along with

I ate some fruit along with some cakes.

As well as

I enjoy math as well as chemistry.

 

References:

http://www.talkenglish.com/grammar/prepositions-on-at-in.aspx

http://www.talkenglish.com/grammar/prepositions-of-to-for.aspx

http://www.english4dummies.com/verb-prepositions-combinations-list-with-examples/

http://www.michigan-proficiency-exams.com/preposition-combinations.html

 

Commonly Misused Words & Confusingly Related Words

Name  : Liberty Kemas binsar

NPM   : 24113975

Class   : 4KB02

 COMMONLY MISUSED WORDS

Commonly Misused Word adalah kata-kata yang pelafalannya (sound) sama namun artinya (meaning) berbeda.  Karena kemiripan pelafalannya, jadi  kerap membingungkan. Dengan mengenal kata-kata tersebut, penulisan yang salah dapat dihindari.  

contoh :

A.  To, too and two

1.    It is the bad way to ask for help.
(Itu cara yang buruk untuk meminta bantuan)

2.    He likes Badminton too.
(Dia suka bulutangkis juga.)

     3.    Only two cheese cakes left.
          (Hanya dua kue keju tersisa.) 

B.  Your and You’re

1.   Your sister is very beautiful.
(Saudaramu sangat cantik.) 

     2.   You’re the best friend that I ever had.
         (Kamu teman terbaik yang saya pernah punya.)

CONFUSINGLY RELATED WORD
 
Confusingly related word adalah kata kerja yang saling berhubungan. Kata kerja ini mempunyai makna yang sama atau hampir sama tetapi penggunaannya berbeda.
 

example :

                              Bring, Take

        Bring

    I always bring lunch every day

    Saya membawa bekal setiap hari

                                         Take

    He leaned forward to take his pen

    Dia membungkung kedepan untuk mengambil pulpennya

           

                  To, too and two

It is the bad way to ask for help.

(Itu cara yang buruk untuk meminta bantuan)

He likes Badminton too.

(Dia suka bulutangkis juga.)

Only two cheese cakes left.
     (Hanya dua kue keju tersisa.) 

sumber : 

http://english-problems.blogspot.co.id/2012/04/confusingly-related-verbs.html 
http://www.wordsmile.com/pengertian-contoh-kalimat-homophone-inggris

STYLE OF BUSINESS LETTER

 

A business letter were critical to korespodensi business. Format used for writing letters particular enterprise. Means a business letter look like this matters because create impressions on readers. Format letter companies have many done to making an impression upon readers. A simple format of a help deliver messages it clear to readers. Based on identasi and penyelarasan paragraph, there are five format is used in writing letters business. Namely:

1. Full block style

Writing on full block style: business letter usually located on flattened left as letter head, date, inside address, subject, salutation, body of letter, complementary a close, signature or as a whole of format letter being in a position flattened left.

Sample Form Letter Full Block Style :

Sample 1
Format From Full Block Style

Sample 2

2. Block Style

When he was writing a business letter, for example, a letter a request for work you must pay attention to the format or style of letters and a typeface ( font ) used. The format of a business letter most frequently used is the block style. Applying this format all parts of a letter written flattened left with spaces between lines single / of a sentence and spaced duple inter-intercity alinea or paragraphs. The image on the latter part of this article is an example of a business letter with the format of the block.

Sample Form Letter Block Style :

Sample 1

3. Semi-block style

Semi-blok fromat: in a format this text parallel left and all paragraphs in the letter is indented. Format shape on this letter on letter head, date, complementary a close, and signature being in a position flattened right. In the layout uneven right, but can dibilangg flattened middle. Other parts on a letter as inside address, subject, salutation, body of letter, and enclosure if terdapatnya attachment letter,Being flattened on the left.

Sample Form Letter Semi Block Style :

                                                                Sample 1
                                                    Format from Semi Block Style
 

Description:

1.Kop Letter

2. Date of preparation of letters

3. Letter No.

4. attachment

5. case

6. The letter addressed

7. a word of salutation

8a. Introduction letter

8b. Explanation letter

8c. The cover letter

9. Greetings Closing

10. Name of office

11. signature

12. Names to approach

13. copy

14. Attachment page letter / initials

Sample 2

Sample 3 

JAYA ACCOUNTING FIRM

Roads Abhimanyu 12

JAKARTA CENTRAL

Number: 1.B/IV/2007

7 April 2007

Attachments: -

Subject: Examination Books

CV. "Works Great"

Jalan Raden Saleh 14

BANDUNG

Sirs,

Replying to a letter a week ago sir, do hereby proclaim that the Report of the Expert Examining Trade Books we have sent to Mr. a month ago. The report might not come to the Lord.

As it turns out the balance of the year 2003 Mr. profits of Rp 120 million. This advantage is not big enough we think, given the circumstances Mr CV substantial and memuskan. We dare to ensure that profits in the coming year could reach 10% if performed more thoroughly. Outposts such costs would be lowered by several hundred thousand dollars.

Furthermore, we suggest that the capital increase Tuan Tuan remember Mr. results obtained in the past year was difficult to find the necessary capital. Accordingly our suggestions briefly, to explore all parts of the CV. Sir, we invite to read the latest report.

Sincerely,

Your own name

Leadership 

4. This format Indented Style

On the first line at the beginning of each paragraph starts with a few spaces from the left side, the distance is usually 1 cm spacing. the writing inside the address and signature section is done identasi. The magnitude of the identasi on each line is directly proportional to the order line. For example the first line does not do identasi, on the second row done identasi 0, 5 cm, in the third line is also done identasi 1 cm, etc. On the first line of every paragraph begins a few spaces from the left side. Usually 1 cm spacing distance from the left border.

Here's An Example Of Indented Style: 

Sample 1

Format for Indented Style

The parts of the form letter Dent (Indented Style):

1. letterhead

2. Date of preparation of letters

3. Letter No.

4. Appendix / Page

5. It / Attachments

7. a word of salutation

8a. Introduction letter

8b. Explanation letter

8c. The cover letter

9. Greetings Closing

10. Name of office

11. signature

12. Names to approach

13. copy

14. Attachment page letter / initials

Sample 2

5.  Simplifed Style Format

Simple shapes (Simplified Style) is a form letter that is almost similar to the shape Straight Full but only without any greeting and closing greeting. Usually this letter goes to the people who were working at the company. Sometimes the simple form of letter writing is very simple without regard neatness and regularity. 

The Following Example Simplified Style :

Sample 1

Format For Simplified Style

The parts of a letter from Simple Forms (Simplified Style):

1. letterhead

2. Date of preparation of letters

3. Letter No.

4. attachment

5. case

6. The letter addressed

8a. Introduction letter

8b. Explanation letter

8c. The cover letter

10. Name of office

11. signature

12. Names to approach

13. copy

14. Attachment page letter / initials

Sample 2

Modern Office Equipment Co. Ltd.
98 – 100 Anna Salai
Cennai – 600002
India
Telephone : 044 26152766
Fax : 044 26152767

6th June 2001

The Manager

ABC Computer Stores

23 North Usman Road

T. Nager

Chennai – 600018

Telephone : 044 26156782

Fax : 044 26156780

SIMPLIFIED STYLE

This is another modification of the fully-blocked style. This style is used when you write a letter and you do not know the name and title of the person to whom you are writing the letter. The salutation and the complimentary closing are used in this style. The subject is mentioned din capital fonts and that subject need not be underlined. 

Today around all the business houses, this style is widely used when the writer of the letters does not want to give importance to formality. Since the formality is not adopted here, this style goes to the heart of the addressee. This style give more importance only to the core matter of the letter.

M.N. Ashok Nathan

Assistant Manager

Production

6. Hanging Style Format

Hanging Style is the Format paragrafnya hang, or leaning more to the left. the form of this letter on letter head, date, complementary close and signature are in the position of the Middle letters. The other part on letters such as the inside address, salutation, body, subject of letter are in the position of left-align. at the beginning of the paragraph, paragraphs hanging is not spaced.

The Following Example Hanging Style:

Sample 1

Format From Hanging Style

Portions of the letter forms hang Alinea (Hanging Paragraph):

1. letterhead

2. Date of preparation of letters

3. Letter No.

4. Appendix / Page

5. It / Attachments

6. The letter addressed

7. a word of salutation

8a. Introduction letter

8b. Explanation letter

8c. The cover letter

9. Greetings Closing

10. Name of office

11. signature

12. Names to approach

13. copy

14. Attachment page letter / initials

Sample 2

Sample3

DINAS PENDIDIKAN

SMU NEGERI 5 BEKASI

 JL.Gamprit jati waringin pondok gede

No                : 009/124/SMU/XIII/2009

Attachments  : -

Subject         : Meeting Service

Nature          : Very Important 

Dear.

Mr / Ms Teachers and Staff Employees SMU Negeri 5 Bekasi 

at - 

Place 

Assalamu'alaikum wr. Wb.

In connection with the rise of anarchist action and the more widespread use of illicit drugs among students, it is very important that we act together, we hereby invite Mr / Mrs to attend official meetings that we conduct.  

The event, God willing, will be held on : 

Day    : Saturday August 15 

Time  : 08.00 s.d 14:00 

Venue : Meeting Room

Similarly, we submit this letter, hopefully the father / mother can understand.For your attention and cooperation father / mother. We give thanks.Wassalamu'alaikum Wr.Wb.

SUMBER :

http://masterpiace.blogspot.com/2011/10/form-and-style-business-english-latter2.html

http://iyank90.blogspot.com/2011/11/revisi-2-finish-english-business-letter_02.html