Compound Prepositions - Attribution & Consequence

Discover how compound prepositions like "according to" and "in case of" express attribution and consequence in English.

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according to

[preposition]

in regard to what someone has said or written

Ex: According to historical records , the building was constructed in the early 1900s .

pursuant to

[preposition]

following a specific law, regulation, or requirement

Ex: The project was approved pursuant to the company 's policies .

in view of

[preposition]

considering a particular fact or circumstance

Ex: We have made changes to the schedule in view of the unexpected delays .

in (the) light of

[preposition]

because of a particular situation or information

Ex: We made changes to the schedule in light of the weather forecast .

on the part of

[preposition]

from the perspective or responsibility of a particular individual or group

Ex: We apologize for any inconvenience caused on the part of our company .

in case of

[preposition]

if a specific situation or event occurs

Ex: We have insurance coverage in case of accidents or injuries .

in response to

[preposition]

as a reaction or answer to something

Ex: In response to the feedback received , we have made several improvements to the product .

in the event of

[preposition]

if a particular situation occurs

Ex: We have insurance coverage in the event of accidents or injuries.

in the face of

[preposition]

despite a challenging or difficult situation

Ex: He finished his presentation in the face of technical difficulties that caused delays .

in the midst of

[preposition]

during a particular period or while something is happening

Ex: In the midst of the meeting , he received an urgent phone call .

on the cusp of

[preposition]

at the starting point of a major development or change

Ex: As graduation approached, Sarah felt like she was on the cusp, ready to embark on a new chapter in her life.

on the verge of

[preposition]

very close to a particular state, situation, or event, often with the implication that it is about to happen or reach a certain point

Ex: They were on the verge of giving up when they finally found the solution .

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Compound Prepositions - Attribution & Consequence