Prepositional Phrases

Prepositional Phrases :



Prepositional Phrases (OR) Phrases Prepositions are groups of words. A prepositional phrase is a group of words that has the force of a single preposition. These Prepositions are formed by grouping few words used with the force of simple Prepositions. Few Examples of these Prepositions are given below.

ACCORDING TO : as stated or shown by

1. According to the rule, they have to come before 10 pm.

2. They failed to obey the order according to your words.

3. He has not paid the fees according to the college-law.

4. She has violated the law according to the Constitution.


IN ACCORDANCE WITH : in agreement with

1. The applications which are not in accordance with the rules will be rejected.

2. The agreement not in accordance with our last agreement will have to be studied further.

3. He did this only in accordance with our request.


IN CASE OF : if

1. In case of your failure in this exam, we can go to Delhi.

2. You do not have any other objection in case of rejection of your application.

3. For your brilliance, we have many gated open, in case of you scoring low marks in the CAT exam.


IN CONTROL OF : under the observation of

1. What you have created should be in control of your words.

2. From the beginning, they have been in control of their own words.

3. He is not in control of my wishes.


IN LIEU OF : in place of

1. You can not use your brother in lieu of your cousin.

2. Your sister should not write this exam in lieu of you.

3. You can receive cash in lieu of vacation period.


IN PLACE OF : if that is removed

1. The team manager has allowed me to play in place of Raja.

2. You are not supposed to write this exam in place of your brother.

3. You can eat fruits in place of nuts.


IN SPITE OF : whatever the conditions are

1. He has come all the way from Chennai in spite of heavy rain.

2. They have gone to cinema in spite of your warning.

3. You have to pay the fees in spite of your absence from the hostel.


INSTEAD OF : in place of

1. They have paid the fees in cash instead of draft.

2. You are not allowed to travel by car instead of by train.

3. Instead of waiting for a bus, why should not you take a taxi?

4. You can save a lot of water by taking bath in bucket instead of using shower.


WITH REGARD TO = WITH REGARDS TO : as per the stated conditions

1. She made frequent enquiries with regard to your sister.

2. The department is rewriting its policy with regard to immigration.

3. We have come with regard to your appointment.


WITH REGARDS TO = WITH REGARD TO : as per the stated conditions

1. She made frequent enquiries with regards to your sister.

2. The department is rewriting its policy with regards to immigration.

3. We have come with regards to your appointment.

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1. The Preposition ACCORDING TO
   
2. The Preposition AGREEABLY TO
   
3. The Preposition ALONG WITH
   
4. The Preposition AWAY FROM
   
5. The Preposition BECAUSE OF
   
6. The Preposition BY DINT OF
   
7. The Preposition BY MEANS OF
   
8. The Preposition BY REASON OF
   
9. The Preposition BY VIRTUE OF
   
10. The Preposition BY WAY OF
    
11. The Preposition FOR THE SAKE OF
    
12. The Preposition IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    
13. The Preposition IN ADDITION TO
    
14. The Preposition ON BEHALF OF
    
15. The Preposition IN CASE OF
    
16. The Preposition IN COMPARISON TO
    
17. The Preposition IN COMPLIANCE WITH
    
18. The Preposition IN CONSEQUENCE OF
    
19. The Preposition AS A CONSEQUENCE OF
    
20. The Preposition IN COURSE OF
    
21. The Preposition IN FAVOUR OF
    
22. The Preposition IN FRONT OF
    
23. The Preposition IN LIEU OF
    
24. The Preposition IN ORDER TO
    
25. The Preposition IN PLACE OF
    
26. The Preposition IN REFERENCE TO
    
27. The Preposition WITH REFERENCE TO
    
28. The Preposition IN REGARD TO
    
29. The Preposition IN SPITE OF
    
30. The Preposition INSTEAD OF
    
31. The Preposition IN THE EVENT OF
    
32. The Preposition ON ACCOUNT OF
    
33. The Preposition OWING TO
    
34. The Preposition DUE TO
    
35. The Preposition WITH A VIEW TO
    
36. The Preposition WITH AN EYE TO
    
37. The Preposition WITH REGARD TO
    
38. The Meanings of Prepositions
    
39. Phrasal Verbs
    
40. Collocating Prepositions
    
41. Word Order
    
42. Preposition after A Verb
    
43. Verbs followed by Prepositions
    
44. Prepositions in Sentences - 1
    
45. Prepositions in Sentences - 2
    
46. Prepositions in Sentences - 3
    
47. Participial Prepositions
    
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49. The Object to A Preposition
    
50. Prepositions and Composite Verbs
    
51. Prepositions indicating Relationship of Place
    
52. Prepositions indicating Time
    
53. Prepositions indicating Agency
    
54. Prepositions indicating Instrumentality
    
55. Prepositions indicating Manner
    
56. Prepositions indicating Cause
    
57. Prepositions indicating Reason
    
58. Prepositions indicating Purpose
    
59. Prepositions indicating Possession
    
60. Prepositions indicating Measures
    
61. Prepositions indicating Standard
    
62. Prepositions indicating Rate
    
63. Prepositions indicating Value
    
64. Prepositions indicating Contrast
    
65. Prepositions indicating Concession
    
66. Prepositions indicating Inference
    
67. Prepositions indicating Motive
    
68. Prepositions indicating Source
    
69. Prepositions indicating Origin
    
70. Prepositions IN and AT
    
71. Prepositions TO and INTO
    
72. Prepositions ON and UPON
    
73. Prepositions TILL and TO
    
74. Prepositions WITH and BY
    
75. Prepositions SINCE and FROM
    
76. Prepositions IN and WITHIN
    
77. Prepositions BESIDE and BESIDES
    
78. Prepositions BESIDES and EXCEPT
    
79. Prepositions THAN and BUT
    
80. Prepositions WITH and IN
    
81. Preposition FOR
    
82. Prepositions of Time
    
83. Words Followed by Prepositions - 1
    
84. Words Followed by Prepositions - 2
    
85. Words Followed by Prepositions - 3
    

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