Prepositions That Start With V | Details & Examples

Learning prepositions is a must in English Grammar. The use of prepositions in a sentence can give you the best learning. That’s what I have covered in the topic “ prepositions that start with V”.

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Prepositions That Start With V

There are only three prepositions that start with V:

• Via
• Vice
• Versus

Prepositions that start with V using ‘Via’ 

Here are some examples of sentences containing ‘Via’. It can give you a better view of understanding prepositions that start with ‘V’ using ‘Via’.

Via 

1. We reached California via a short route.
2. I sent the book to my friend in New York via FedEx.
3. He couldn’t qualify for the tournament via a wildcard entry.
4. I reached the mountain via a steep trail.
5. He communicates with his president in Ireland via email.
6. The new train to Landon goes via Yorkshire.
7. I made a stop in Dubai via a connecting flight to California.
8. The shipment will reach Madrid via a cargo plane.
9. Sony expanded its business via a merger with Ericsson.
10. I hardly obtained my visa for Germany via the consulate in London.
11. We conveyed our message via a wireless network.
12. The river Indus flows into the Indian Sea via a vast delta.
13. I traveled across Asia via Khyber Pass.
14. Their project was assigned via a collaborative effort.
15. The news was shared via a press release.
16. You can only charge an electric car via a charging station.
17. We reached the top of the mountain via a chairlift.

Examples Avoiding the Wrong Use of the Preposition ‘Via’:

It is important to understand the proper use of prepositions. So, here are some examples to avoid the wrong use of the preposition “Via“.

• Incorrect: I sent the email to my friend via Gmail.
• Correct: I sent the email to my friend by Gmail.
• Incorrect: The parcel was shipped to California via FedEx.
• Correct: The parcel was shipped to California by FedEx.
• Incorrect: They traveled to Europe via Ship.
• Correct: They traveled to Europe by Ship.
• Incorrect: The news was shared via print media.
• Correct: The news was shared with print media.
• Incorrect: I contacted the firm via phone.
• Correct: I contacted the firm by phone.
• Incorrect: The message was delivered via email.
• Correct: The message was delivered by email.
• Incorrect: I transferred the money via PayPal.
• Correct: I transferred the money by PayPal.
• Incorrect: I didn’t receive the documents via WhatsApp.
• Correct: I didn’t receive the documents by WhatsApp.
• Incorrect: Should I buy the tickets for the match via online?
• Correct: Should I buy the tickets for the match online?
• Incorrect: How to publish my book via Amazon?
• Correct: How to publish my book on Amazon?

Prepositions that start with V using ‘Vice’

Here are some examples of sentences containing ‘Vice’. It can give you a better view of understanding prepositions that start with ‘V’ using ‘Vice’.

Vice

1. Mr. Johnson will now act as the vice president.
2. James was appointed vice chair of the board.
3. He is serving as my vice campaign manager.
4. She was promoted to vice president of the bank.
5. The team captain was injured, so the vice captain will lead.
6. The vice principal couldn’t meet with the students.
7. When our department head appointed a new vice chair.
8. The vice mayor will preside over the council meeting.
9. He hired a vice counsel to handle his cases.
10. The appointment of the new vice chancellor has been canceled.
11. Yesterday, we met with the vice chief of staff.
12. The president appointed a new vice director in the company.
13. The board appointed a new vice superintendent for the next examinations.
14. The law college hired a new vice provost for academic affairs.
15. The vice chairman of the committee has canceled the meeting.
16. Oxford has recently hired a new vice dean for student affairs.
17. The company’s vice controller will call the interviews.

Examples Avoiding the Wrong Use of the Preposition ‘Vice’:

It is important to understand the proper use of prepositions. So, here are some examples to avoid the wrong use of the preposition “Vice“.

• Incorrect: The senator’s son will serve as his vice on the campaign.
• Correct: The senator’s son will serve as his vice campaign manager.
• Incorrect: The CEO appointed his friend as his vice.
• Correct: The CEO appointed his friend as his vice president.
• Incorrect: He appointed her brother as his vice.
• Correct: He appointed her brother as his vice-chair.
• Incorrect: She hired a new vice in accounts.
• Correct: She hired a new vice president of accounts.
• Incorrect: Who will appoint the new vice of the university?
• Correct: Who will appoint the new vice chancellor for the university?
• Incorrect: What are the duties and responsibilities of the vice in the department?
• Correct: What are the duties and responsibilities of the vice director?
• Incorrect: The CEO is acting as the company’s vice chairman.
• Correct: The CEO is acting as the chairman’s vice president.

I have also added examples and details of prepositions that start with E for your interest.

Prepositions that start with V using ‘Versus’

Here are some examples of sentences containing ‘Versus’. It can give you a better view of understanding prepositions that start with ‘V’ using ‘Versus’. 

Versus

1.  The championship game will be Team North versus Team South.
2. The debate will be James versus Muller.
3. The legal case is Sameer versus Emma.
4. The competition will be Tesla versus Mercedes.
5. The comparison will be gaming PC versus gaming laptop.
6. The match is China versus Germany.
7. The fight was Mathew versus David.
8. The battle was Russia versus Ukraine vine.
9. The debate wasn’t Science versus Religion.
10. The big competition is Democrats versus Republicans in US presidential elections.
11. The war is East versus North.
12. The election was Joe Biden versus Trump.
13. The baseball match is the USA versus Russia.
14. The fight was Batman versus Spider-Man.

Examples Avoiding the Wrong Use of the Preposition ‘Versus’:

It is important to understand the proper use of prepositions. So, here are some examples to avoid the wrong use of the preposition “Versus“.

• Incorrect: The match will be played between Team Alpha versus Team Bravo.
• Correct: The match will be Team Alpha versus Team Bravo.
• Incorrect: The debate was between Joe Biden versus Trump.
• Correct: The debate was Joe Biden versus Trump.
• Incorrect: The case is known as Sameer versus against Emma.
• Correct: The case is Sameer versus Emma.
• Incorrect: The game is between Canada versus competing with Russia.
• Correct: The game is Canada versus Russia.
• Incorrect: The match is the Netherlands versus competing versus Denmark.
• Correct: The match is the Netherlands versus Denmark.
• Incorrect: The battle is Asian versus Western forces.
• Correct: The battle is Asian versus Western.

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Summing Up

The most important prepositions that start with V contain Via, Vice, and Versus.  These are mostly used prepositions in everyday life. Let’s have more practice with all types of sentences to have a complete command of English Grammar.

Muhammad Faisal Kiani