Important Rules of Prepositions PART-5

Ignorant of

• Being ignorant of the consequences, thenaives easily fall into bad habits. (not knowing)

Increase in

• There has been a tremendous increase in the multi-nationals in our country. (rise in)

Insist on

• The shopkeeper could not deny when she insisted on paying later. (said forcefully)

Interested in

• Work hard if you are interested in your progress. (want to)

Lack of

• Lack of money brings poverty and lack of knowledge ignorance. (devoid of, not having)

Fond of

•  The mother was very fond of her youngest child. (loved/liked very much)