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Preposition before noun

Using prepositions with “bonus”

The noun “bonus” is usually used with prepositions such as “as,” “for,” or “on.” The combinations “of bonus” and “in bonus” are uncommon and usually need a larger phrase.

Quick answer

Are “of bonus” and “in bonus” natural?

“Of bonus” and “in bonus” are not common standalone combinations in modern English. You may see them in longer phrases such as “a type of bonus” or “included in bonus calculations.”

Employees received a year-end bonus for strong performance.
This payment is included in bonus calculations.
They discussed the amount of bonus pay.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
bonus for + reason

Giving the reason for a bonus

Use “for” to explain why someone receives a bonus.

She earned a bonus for meeting sales targets.
Workers received a bonus for extra shifts.
2
bonus on + product or purchase

Adding something extra

Use “on” when a bonus comes with a purchase or offer.

Customers get a bonus on selected items.
The company offered cash bonus on renewals.
3
of bonus + noun

Using “of bonus” inside a larger phrase

“Of bonus” is natural when it follows another noun, such as “amount” or “type.”

The contract includes a fixed amount of bonus pay.
We reviewed the different types of bonus schemes.
4
in bonus + calculation or system

Using “in bonus” as part of a larger clause

“In bonus” can appear when “bonus” is the object of another process or category.

Errors were found in bonus calculations.
The change applies in bonus reporting.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
of bonus
The amount of bonus pay changed this year.
Possible in a larger noun phrase, not usually alone.
in bonus
The mistake appeared in bonus calculations.
Possible when “bonus” is part of a larger context.
bonus for
He received a bonus for excellent work.
Standard pattern for reason or purpose.
bonus on
There is a bonus on selected bookings.
Used for offers and promotions.

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using “of bonus” alone

This combination usually needs another noun before it.

✕ Employees discussed of bonus. ✓ Employees discussed bonus pay.

Using “in bonus” for receiving money

Use “bonus” directly or use “as a bonus.”

✕ She was paid in bonus. ✓ She was paid a bonus.

Missing an article

Countable uses of “bonus” usually need an article or determiner.

✕ Company gave bonus. ✓ The company gave a bonus.

Using the wrong preposition for reason

Use “for” to explain why the bonus was given.

✕ He got a bonus of hard work. ✓ He got a bonus for hard work.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. She received a bonus ___ excellent results.
2. The report included the amount ___ bonus pay.
3. An error was found ___ bonus calculations.

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Frequently asked questions

Is “of bonus” correct?

Only in larger phrases such as “amount of bonus pay” or “types of bonus schemes.”

Can I say “in bonus”?

Yes, but usually only in a broader context like “in bonus calculations.”

What preposition is most common with “bonus”?

“For” is very common when giving the reason for a bonus.

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