Prepositional Phrases to Connect Ideas

Front

We had to cancel the party _______ the rain.

Back

because of

Front

Moved the wedding indoors ________ bad weather.

Back

as a result of

Front

They swam in the lake _______ all danger signs.

Back

in spite of

Front

When preparing meals, consider taste ______ nutritional value.

Back

as well as

Front

Everyone was in class today _________ Ricardo.

Back

except

Front

___________ a competitive salary, the company offers attractive employee benefits.

Back

In addition to

Front

I don't have family here _______ a cousin 4 hours away.

Back

besides

Front

Your English is excellent, except for a few mispronounced words.

Back

except for

Front

Rise in crime is mainly _______ social and economic factors

Back

due to

Front

People give up quickly because they focus on what’s left to do, _______ what they’ve accomplished.

Back

instead of