Lecture

Clarification on Confusing Prepositions in Software Development

Prepositions in English are crucial in determining context.

Depending on which preposition you use, the meaning can change drastically, as shown in the following examples.

Examples of Prepositions Before 'Browser'
Add a new extension to the browser. Find the search history in the browser.

Using the same word, browser, the meaning changes based on the preposition.

The preposition to implies adding an extension to the browser.

The preposition in implies finding search history within the browser.

Let's explore prepositions that match the context and grammar in general situations.

The examples are based on American English, and please note that prepositions within a sentence can change depending on the verb and context, as demonstrated above.

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The preposition 'in' is generally used before services, storage devices, and networks operating on a screen.

True
False

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