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Prepositions with nouns

Using participation with prepositions

For participation commonly expresses purpose or eligibility. Of participation appears in larger noun phrases such as level of participation.

Quick answer

Main usage

Use for participation for purpose, requirements, or invitations. Use of participation after another noun such as level or importance.

Rules for participation are listed online
the level of participation increased
Certificates for participation were awarded

Choose the pattern by meaning

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

1
for participation

Purpose or eligibility

Use for when something relates to joining an activity.

Students registered for participation in the workshop
2
level of participation

Amount or degree

Use of after nouns describing quantity or quality.

The level of participation was impressive
3
participation in + activity

Joining an activity

In introduces the activity or event.

Her participation in the survey was voluntary

See the difference in context

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

Construction
Example
Meaning
for participation
Awards for participation were distributed.
intended for participants or participation
of participation
The value of participation is clear.
relation after another noun
participation in
Participation in sports is encouraged.
involvement in an activity
participation by
Participation by employees increased.
who participated

Common mistakes

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

Using of participation alone

This phrase usually needs another noun before it.

✕ of participation ✓ the benefits of participation

Confusing for and in

For expresses purpose; in expresses involvement.

✕ participation for the event ✓ participation in the event

Missing article before level

Singular countable nouns usually need an article.

✕ level of participation ✓ the level of participation

Using participate of

The verb participate normally takes in.

✕ participate of the programme ✓ participate in the programme

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The requirements ___ participation are strict.
2. The level ___ participation increased this year.
3. Participation ___ community events is encouraged.

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Frequently asked questions

Is for participation a common phrase?

Yes. It is often used for rules, awards, or eligibility.

When do we use of participation?

Usually after another noun, such as level of participation or importance of participation.

Which preposition follows participation directly?

In is common when naming the activity, as in participation in sports.

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