Complex Prepositional Phrases Flashcards
1
Q
To give an example
A
SUCH AS
2
Q
To make contrast with something surprising
A
IN SPITE OF
3
Q
To mention something that will happen/ is more important than the first event
A
AHEAD OF
4
Q
To make contrast
A
AS DISTINCT FROM/ AS OPPOSED TO
5
Q
To add something
A
AS WELL AS
6
Q
To mention a method/way (2)
A
BY MEANS OF/BY WAY OF
7
Q
To mention something that does not affect the first event
A
REGARDLESS OF
8
Q
To mention sth that is excluded
A
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF/ASIDE FROM
9
Q
After
A
SUBSEQUENTLY TO
10
Q
Because of (4)
A
DUE TO/ OWING TO/ ON ACCOUNT OF /IN VIEW OF
11
Q
About (2)
A
IN REGARD TO/AS TO (more formal)
12
Q
Challenge
A
UP AGAINST
13
Q
Including
A
ALONG WITH
14
Q
Maximum of quantity
A
UP TO
15
Q
Maximum of time
A
UP UNTIL
