Wrong preposition

One of 72 rules YabLab tracks in Russian writing.

A typical slip

Я положил тетрадь в стол.

Я положил тетрадь на стол.

The rule

Wrong preposition

Many words select the structure that may follow them: a particular preposition, case, infinitive, participle or clause. This relationship is part of the word’s grammar.

Find the key word
Locate the word that selects the pattern A verb, noun, adjective or preposition usually determines the complement.
Learn the frame
Store words with their construction Learn depend on, capable of doing and wait for as complete units.
Check meaning
Similar structures are not interchangeable Changing a preposition or case can change the relation or make the phrase ungrammatical.

What YabLab does with this mistake

  1. Catches it right as you write — comments, email, docs.
  2. Explains the why in your language, not just the fix.
  3. Helps you practice it until it is gone for good.