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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
according to
[preposition]

in regard to what someone has said or written

Ex: According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow. 
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pursuant to
pursuant to
[preposition]

following a specific law, regulation, or requirement

Ex: The company made changes to its policies pursuant to the new government regulations. 
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in view of
in view of
[preposition]

considering a particular fact or circumstance

Ex: In view of the recent economic downturn, the company decided to postpone its expansion plans. 
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in (the|) light of
in (the) light of
[preposition]

because of a particular situation or information

Ex: In light of recent developments, we need to reevaluate our marketing strategy. 
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on the part of
on the part of
[preposition]

from the perspective or responsibility of a particular individual or group

Ex: On the part of the management team, there is a commitment to improving employee morale. 
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in case of
in case of
[preposition]

if a specific situation or event occurs

Ex: We have a backup generator in case of power outage. 
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in response to
in response to
[preposition]

as a reaction or answer to something

Ex: In response to customer feedback, the company is launching a new and improved product. 
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in the event of
in the event of
[preposition]

if a particular situation occurs

Ex: In the event of a fire, please use the nearest exit and evacuate the building. 
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in the face of
in the face of
[preposition]

despite a challenging or difficult situation

Ex: They completed the marathon in the face of extreme heat and exhaustion. 
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in the midst of
in the midst of
[preposition]

during a particular period or while something is happening

Ex: In the midst of the storm, we found shelter in a nearby cabin. 
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on the cusp of
on the cusp of
[preposition]

at the starting point of a major development or change

Ex: She was on the cusp of starting a new chapter in her life as she graduated from college and prepared for her first job. 
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on the verge of
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: She was on the verge of laughter as she watched the comedy show, unable to contain her amusement. 
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Compound Prepositions
Place or TimeQuantity or DegreeSimilarity or ContradictionPurpose & Intention
Reference & RelationAttribution & ConsequenceAssociation & ComplianceConformity & Connection
Exception & ExclusionMeans or CauseAvailability or Preference
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