English Lesson 13
Prepositional phrases
because of
Meaning: Due to
Examples
* The match was cancelled because of heavy rain.
* He was absent because of a fever.
* They succeeded because of hard work.
on behalf of
Meaning:
Representing someone
Examples
* I accepted the award on behalf of my team.
* She spoke on behalf of the students.
in front of
Meaning:Before something
Examples
* The car is in front of the house.
* Don’t stand in front of the door.
in place of with the exception of
Meaning:Instead of Meaning:Except
Examples Examples
* Sugar can be used in place of * Everyone came with the exception of
honey. Ali.
* He attended the meeting in place * All subjects are easy with the
of his manager. exception of Physics.
in accordance with
10. in terms of Meaning:According to rules/law
Meaning:Regarding / Considering Examples
Examples * The company acted in accordance
* In terms of salary, this job is with the law.
better. * Students must dress in accordance
* In terms of quality, this phone is with school rules.
excellent.
Q/A
1. If you had two extra hours every day, what would you do in addition to your
current routine?
2. Have you ever done something on behalf of someone else?
3. What would you eat instead of fast food if you wanted to be healthier?
4. In terms of education, what changes would you like to see in Bangladesh?
5. Apart from English, which language would you like to learn and why?
6. Have you ever succeeded in spite of facing difficulties? Describe the situation.
7. According to your parents, what is the most important quality a student should
have?
8. With the exception of one subject, which school subject do you enjoy the most?
1. If You Woke Up with One Superpower
Questions:
* What superpower would you want?
* How would you use it in your daily life?
* Would you keep it a secret? Why?
* What problems could it create?
* Would your life become easier or harder?
Challenge: Use at least 2 future sentences and 3 prepositions.
2. A Day Without the Internet
Questions:
* Imagine there is no internet for 24 hours.
* What would you do first?
* What activities would replace social media?
* How would students and workers be affected?
* Would you enjoy that day? Why or why not?
Challenge: Use Past, Present, and Future in your answer.
3. Your Dream Café
Questions:
* What would your café look like?
* Where would you build it?
* What food and drinks would you sell?
* How would you make it different from other cafés?
* Who would enjoy visiting it the most?
Challenge: Use place prepositions (next to, opposite, between, near, inside, etc.).
4. One Rule You Would Change in Your university or Country
Questions:
* Which rule would you change?
* Why do you think it should change?
* How would people benefit?
* Would everyone agree with you?
* What might happen after the change?
Challenge: Use would, could, should, and at least 2 prepositional phrases.