on account of (because of)
by means of (by virtue of)
apart from (separate from)
ahead of (earlier than somebody / something)
in front of (located before)
in place of (as a substitute for)
in spite of (disregarding the difficulty)
in case of (in the event of)
by way of (via)
due to (on account of)
for the sake of (for the good of)
in addition to (added to)
in accordance with (in agreement with)

A. Use the above compound prepositional phrases in sentences of yourown.
B. Fill in each blank with the correct compound prepositional phrase fromthe options given under each sentence.
1. I finished my project work several days ________________ the deadline.a) instead of b) ahead of c) in spite of
2. Sravani goes to school ______________________ Yamuna daily.a) according to b) in spite of c) along with
3. My house stands _______________ all the other houses in the street as it is big insize.a) apart from b) in accordance with c) in addition to
4. Madhu got a good job ____________________ his own abilities and skills.a) in addition to b) instead of c) by means of
5. She was unable to attend the party ______________ her marriage engagement.a) in spite of b) in addition to c) due to
6. ______________ fire, ring the alarm bell.a) In spite of b) In case of c) In addition to





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