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Prepositions of Ownership and Responsibility

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with
1.
with
Preposition

used when two or more things or people are together in a single place

I went to the park with my friends.

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of
2.
of
Preposition

used to indicate someone's or something's ownership or relation to a thing or person

He's the director of a successful company.

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in possession of
3.
in possession of
Preposition

used to show that someone has control or ownership of a particular object or item

The suspect was found in possession of stolen property.

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behind
4.
be
hind
Preposition

at the rear or back side of an object or area

The magician pulled the rabbit out from behind the hat.

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on
5.
on
Preposition

in contact with and upheld by a surface

If you are cold the blanket is on the bed.

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under
6.
un
der
Preposition

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

She found her keys under a pile of papers on her desk.

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in charge of
7.
in charge of
Preposition

having control or responsibility for someone or something

The manager is in charge of overseeing daily operations.

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on the part of
8.
on the part of
Preposition

from the perspective or responsibility of a particular individual or group

On the part of the management team, there is a commitment to improving employee morale.

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for
9.
for
Preposition

used to indicate who is supposed to have or use something or where something is intended to be put

I bought a ticket for the concert this evening.

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