What does it mean?
Phrasal prepositions are groups of words that work together like one preposition. They connect a noun or noun phrase to the rest of the sentence and show reason, place, contrast, addition, source, role, or relationship.
because of the rain
according to the teacher
in front of the house
in spite of the noise
Treat the whole group as one preposition.
because ofShows the reason or cause.The game was canceled because of the rain.
in front ofShows place before something.The bus stopped in front of school.
according toShows a source of information.According to Sara, the test is easy.
Use reason phrases to explain why.
because ofThe game was canceled because of the heavy rain.reason or cause
due toThe delay was due to traffic.formal cause phrase
owing toOwing to illness, Ali stayed home.formal reason
Use place phrases to show position.
in front ofThe tree is in front of the house.before something
next to / close toMy desk is next to the window.near or beside
on top ofThe book is on top of the shelf.above and touching
Use contrast phrases when something happens anyway.
in spite ofIn spite of the rain, we played.rain happened, but play continued
despiteDespite the noise, she studied.one-word preposition, same idea
regardless ofWe will go regardless of the weather.the weather will not change the plan
Instead of shows replacement.
instead ofI drank water instead of juice.water replaced juice
in place ofUse honey in place of sugar.one thing replaces another
rather thanShe walked rather than rode the bus.choice between two actions
Addition phrases mean one more thing.
in addition toIn addition to English, we study science.extra information
as well asOmar plays football as well as tennis.also
together withLina, together with her team, won the match.with another person or group
Some phrases show source, topic, or relationship.
according toAccording to the map, the museum is nearby.source of information
in relation toThe rule changed in relation to safety.about or connected with
with regard toWith regard to homework, finish page ten.about a topic
Useful phrasal prepositions to recognize.
by means ofThey crossed the river by means of a small boat.method
in case ofCall this number in case of emergency.if something happens
in charge ofMs. Noor is in charge of the class.responsible for
out ofHe made a boat out of paper.material or movement from inside
on behalf ofI am speaking on behalf of my team.representing
for the sake ofWe waited quietly for the sake of the baby.for the benefit of
Choose the reason phrase.
The game was canceled ___ the heavy rain.
Choose the source phrase.
___ the timetable, the bus leaves at 7:30.
Choose the place phrase.
The car stopped ___ the school gate.
Which sentence shows contrast?
Choose the best sentence.
Which sentence shows replacement?
Choose the best sentence.
Fill five blanks.
Choose the phrasal preposition that best completes each idea.
The trip was delayed the storm.
the guide, the museum opens at nine.
The taxi waited the hotel.
math, we studied art.
Mr. Ali is the library.
Mixed question types of 5
Answer all five. Then tap Finish test to see your result sheet.
1. Sentence completion
The school closed ___ the power cut.
2. MCQ
Which sentence shows position above and touching?
3. Type the answer
Use the stairs ___ fire.
4. Type the answer
Lina spoke ___ her class.
5. MCQ
Which sentence means the problem did not change our behavior?
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