Prepositions with noun

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• BETWEEN: Use the preposition “between” after these nouns:
• conflict between (Is there a conflict between Sam and his boss?)
• difference between (There is no difference between the two options).
• relationship between (What is the relationship between Jim and Heather?)

• FOR: Use the preposition “for” after these nouns:
• check for (Give him a check for $100).
• demand for (There is a rising demand for coffee beans).
• excuse for (He has an excuse for everything).
• need for (There is a need for more nurses).
• reason for (Do you know the reason for this nursing shortage?)

• IN: Use the preposition “in” after these nouns:
• decrease in (The decrease in sea levels is cause for concern).
• fall in (There has been a fall in wages over the past two years).
• increase in (We have seen an increase in the number of children on Ritalin).
• rise in (We can’t control this rise in prices).

• OF: Use the preposition “of” after these nouns:
• cause of (She is the cause of all our problems!)
• example of (That’s an example of an overstatement).
• possibility of (Let’s discuss the possibility of opening an office in Beijing).
• proof of (This is proof of her mental instability!)
• supply of (The supply of salmon is dwindling in that ocean).
• threat of (We need to take the threat of global warming seriously).

• TO: Use the preposition “to” after these nouns:
• damage to (The incident caused damage to the company’s reputation.)
• invitation to (Did you receive an invitation to the wedding?)
• reaction to (What was your reaction to the news?)
• solution to (I think I have a solution to your problem)

• WITH: Use the preposition “with” after these nouns:
• contact with (I have no contact with Ben anymore).
• relationship with (My relationship with my sister is excellent).