Phrasal Verbs and Prepositions
www.crk.umn.edu › sites › crkBecause these verbs rely on prepositions for their meaning, writers need to use a proper verb-preposition combination to communicate clearly. “I brought cake from the party” means the opposite of “I brought cake to the party,” and “I brought cake the party” is nonsensical. Below are some of the most common verb-preposition combinations.