前置詞といえば、名詞の前に置かれて

～に　とか　～の中へ　とかが思い浮かびます。

前置詞＋名詞　でひとつのかたまりを形成

しますが、主語や動詞、目的語にならない

ところがポイントです。

前置詞句を理解するポイントは、カンマが前置詞が

終わる目印となるので、前置詞句の感覚を身につけて

みたいと思います。

Inではじまる前置詞句

In a recent interview, the director discussed his vision

for the upcoming movie.

 

As (~として）

As a full service auto repair shop, we are

equipped to handle an type of vehicle trouble.

 

After(～のあと）

After careful consideration, we have decided to

book our trip.

 

For(～のためには）

For tickets and information, call Old Globe Cinemas.

 

Of（～のうちで）

Of the entire faculty, only 10% of instructors have

received proper training.

 

During（～の間）

During the busy holiday season, popular items

sell out very quickly.

 

Despite（～にもかかわらず）

Despite the cost, I chose to purchase the nicest

model of washing machine available.

 

With（～なので、～を考慮すると）

With all the new changes to the ordering system,

many customers are becoming confused.

 

Like（～と同様に）

Like other vendors in the area, K-mart offers

special discounts to repeat customers.

 

Unlike（～と異なり）

Unlike our competitors, we provide customer support

24 hours per day.

 

前置詞＋動名詞の前置詞句は

After reading each section, please fill in your

answers to the form below.

 

Before submitting the form, check that your name

are spelled correctly.

 

Upon entering the convention center, attendees are

given name badges and an information booklet.

(コンベンションセンターみ入ると、出席者はバッジと

パンフレットが渡される。）

 

群前置詞で始まる文

According to our records, your order was shipped

yesterday.

 

Because of a technical malfunction, all of orders

have been delayed.

 

Due to heavy snowfall, the event is cancelled.

 

Aside from this significant increase in cost,

I and also dissatisfied with the quality of service.

(値段の引き上げのほかに、私はサービスの質にも不満足だ。）

 

As for the incorrect shipment of cookies you received,

please keep them free of charge.

 

In addition to our award-winning five star restaurant,

we also have several options for casual dining.

 

On behalf of the company, I would like to thank you

for attending this seminar.

 

 

前置詞の数は限らているので、以上の前置詞句の使い

方をまとめて覚えていくと、英文の読解がスムーズ

になります！