English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
HANDLING PREPOSITIONS
I got a cheque ~of~ $25 (nonstandard).
I got a cheque for $25 (standard).
I realised I had to ~put up~ an appearance at the staff party (nonstandard).
I realised I had to put in an appearance at the staff party (standard).
I realised I had to make an appearance at the party (standard).
GAB
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