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Prepositions before nouns

Sample with prepositions

In sample and with sample are contextual phrases. Of sample usually follows another noun.

Quick answer

How is sample used with prepositions?

Use in sample for data or examples inside a sample group. Use with sample for accompanying material. Of sample appears after nouns such as size or quality.

errors in sample data
a kit with sample products
the size of sample groups

Choose the pattern by meaning

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

1
in sample

Within a sample group

Common in statistics and research.

variation in sample results
2
with sample

Including a sample

Use with sample for accompanying items.

The box arrived with sample packets
3
of sample

Describing sample features

Of sample follows nouns like size or type.

the quality of sample images

See the difference in context

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

Construction
Example
Meaning
in sample
The error appeared in sample A.
inside a sample or dataset
with sample
The order came with sample items.
including a sample
of sample
analysis of sample quality
relating to a sample

Common mistakes

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

Using of sample alone

Of sample usually depends on another noun.

✓ review of sample data

Confusing in sample with with sample

In sample refers to location or data membership.

✕ a package in sample products ✓ a package with sample products

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. We found an error ___ sample B.
2. The delivery arrived ___ sample bottles.
3. They discussed the quality ___ sample images.

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Frequently asked questions

Is in sample mainly technical?

Yes. It is common in research and statistics.

What does with sample mean?

It means something includes a sample item.

Can I say of sample?

Yes, but usually after another noun such as size or quality.

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