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Prepositional Phrases & Reason, purpose, result, ...

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  • After the alarm went off, the situation quickly got ___.
    under control
    on behalf of
    in accordance with
    out of control
  • Which phrase means “representing another person or group”?
    in favour of
    with regard to
    on account of
    on behalf of
  • The wedding was cancelled ______ the bride became ill.
    so as to
    therefore
    although
    because
  • The bride arrived late. ______, the ceremony started half an hour after planned.
    So as to
    Although
    As a result
    In spite of
  • Which phrase means “not matching the style or spirit of something”?
    not on behalf of
    not in charge of
    not in keeping with
    not in response to
  • The proposal was rejected because it was not ___ keeping with the museum’s educational mission.
    at
    under
    on
    in
  • They postponed the honeymoon ______ they could spend more money on the wedding itself.
    so that
    because of
    hence
    despite
  • The couple had a small ceremony ______ they wanted something more intimate.
    in order to
    nevertheless
    because
    hence
  • The food was terrible. ______, everyone seemed to have a good time.
    Nevertheless
    So as to
    As a result
    Because of
  • Which phrase means “because of”?
    on behalf of
    in keeping with
    on account of
    in accordance with
  • Several paintings were removed because they were no longer ___ line with the museum’s new policy.
    at
    by
    on
    in
  • The event was cancelled ___ account of concerns about overcrowding.
    under
    with
    on
    in
  • Which phrase means “not knowing what to do or say”?
    under control
    out of reach
    at a loss
    in need of
  • Weddings have become very expensive. ______, many young couples are choosing cheaper alternatives.
    Although
    Since
    As a result
    So as to
  • They got married quickly ______ visa problems.
    because of
    in order to
    so that
    nevertheless
  • Which phrase means “definitely not”?
    in relation to
    by no means
    under pressure
    at short notice
  • The gallery remained open late ___ response to unexpectedly high public demand.
    in
    by
    on
    with
  • The museum refused to return the painting ___ the grounds that it had been legally purchased.
    in
    under
    on
    at
  • Many historians are ___ favour of restoring the building rather than replacing it.
    on
    under
    in
    with
  • The guide continued the tour ___ spite of the noise from the construction work.
    under
    on
    with
    in
  • Some coastal museums are ___ danger of flooding due to rising sea levels.
    on
    at
    under
    in
  • The couple sent digital invitations ______ save money and paper.
    consequently
    in order to
    because of
    although
  • The ring was extremely expensive. ______, he bought it anyway.
    Therefore
    So that
    Because of
    Nevertheless
  • She saved money for years ______ she could afford her dream wedding.
    because of
    so that
    hence
    despite
  • The exhibition is unusual, but it is ___ no means unsuitable for younger visitors.
    on
    by
    under
    in
  • He proposed in public ______ everyone could see her reaction.
    nevertheless
    due to
    so that
    despite
  • Many couples sign prenuptial agreements ______ protect their money.
    to
    as a result
    nevertheless
    due to
  • The decision was made ___ the basis of visitor feedback and ticket sales.
    with
    on
    in
    under
  • Visitors are searched at the entrance ___ accordance with national security regulations.
    in
    by
    on
    under
  • Some of the information panels are now ___ of date and need rewriting.
    outside
    out
    off
    away
  • The director apologised ___ behalf of the entire museum staff.
    at
    in
    on
    under
  • The crowd became difficult to manage, but the guards eventually got everything ___.
    under control
    in control of
    out of control
    on control
  • ___ terms of design, the new building is impressive, but it is not very practical.
    On
    In
    Under
    With
  • They hired a photographer ______ preserve the memories of the day.
    because of
    to
    although
    therefore
  • He got married abroad ______ avoid the family drama at home.
    therefore
    due to
    even though
    so as to
  • The modern glass entrance looks strange ___ contrast to the older stone walls.
    on
    in
    under
    with
  • Which phrase means “following the rules”?
    at a loss
    in accordance with
    in aid of
    under the impression
  • Many people have lavish weddings ______ show off their family wealth.
    despite
    hence
    because of
    in order to
  • Which phrase best completes the sentence? The school changed the timetable ___ short notice, which annoyed several parents.
    with
    in
    at
    on
  • The old documents are extremely fragile and ___ need of careful restoration.
    under
    in
    at
    on
  • ______ I admire the idea of marriage, I don’t think it’s for everyone.
    Therefore
    Because of
    Although
    So as to
  • ______ she was nervous, she gave a beautiful speech.
    Because of
    Hence
    Although
    So as to
  • The venue was fully booked. ______, they had to change the date.
    So that
    Despite
    Consequently
    In order to
  • ______ being exhausted, they danced until midnight.
    Because
    Hence
    In spite of
    So that
  • The museum’s new design is certainly ___ of the ordinary, but not everyone likes it.
    outside
    off
    away
    out
  • The question of funding is important ___ relation to the future of the museum.
    with
    under
    in
    on
  • The bride wore red ______ break with tradition.
    despite
    because of
    in order to
    consequently
  • The ceremony was held outside ______ everyone could enjoy the sunset.
    therefore
    because of
    despite
    so that
  • ______ there were only ten guests, the wedding felt very special.
    As a result
    So as to
    Due to
    Even though
  • The curator is ___ charge of deciding which paintings are displayed.
    under
    at
    in
    on
  • They chose a beach wedding ______ the relaxed atmosphere.
    although
    because of
    hence
    in order to
  • ______ the high cost, they decided to invite all their relatives.
    In order to
    As a result
    Because
    Despite
  • The children’s workshop was organised ___ aid of a local literacy charity.
    with
    in
    by
    on
  • I was ___ the impression that photography was not allowed inside the building.
    in
    under
    on
    at
  • The music was so loud ______ the neighbours complained.
    because of
    in order to
    despite
    that
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