Make is an interesting verb which collocates with a variety of
prepositions – in, of, with, from, and by. For today’s English lesson, let’s
have a look at how to use make with several prepositions in
English conversation and writing.
Made in.
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That TV was made in the USA.
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These days, Volkswagens that
are sold in the USA are made in Mexico.
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I bought some pretzels that
were made in Brooklyn.
Made of:
·
This desk is made of wood.
·
Many items these days are made
of plastic.
·
That looks like glass, but it
is actually made of vinyl.
Made with:
·
This is all natural ice cream.
It’s made with milk, cream, sugar and vanilla.
·
Don’t eat those cookies. They
are made with a lot of artificial chemicals.
·
This BBQ sauce is made with
tomatoes, spices, and several secret ingredients.
Made from:
·
This is all natural ice cream.
It’s made from milk, cream, sugar and vanilla.
·
Don’t eat those cookies. They
are made from a lot of artificial chemicals.
·
This BBQ sauce is made from
tomatoes, spices, and several secret ingredients.
Made by:
·
These apple pies are made by
hand.
·
Candy bars are made by
machines in a factory.
·
That jewelry was made by
Native Americans.