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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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Compound Prepositions
according to
[preposition]

in regard to what someone has said or written

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pursuant to
[preposition]

following a specific law, regulation, or requirement

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in view of
[preposition]

considering a particular fact or circumstance

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in (the) light of
[preposition]

because of a particular situation or information

Ex: We made changes to the in light of the weather forecast .
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on the part of
[preposition]

from the perspective or responsibility of a particular individual or group

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in case of
[preposition]

if a specific situation or event occurs

Ex: We have in case of accidents or injuries .
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in response to
[preposition]

as a reaction or answer to something

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in the event of
[preposition]

if a particular situation occurs

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in the face of
[preposition]

despite a challenging or difficult situation

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in the midst of
[preposition]

during a particular period or while something is happening

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on the cusp of
[preposition]

at the starting point of a major development or change

Ex: She on the cusp of a new chapter in her life .
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on the verge of
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very close to a particular state, situation, or event, often with the implication that it is about to happen or reach a certain point

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