
Grammar / Prepositional phrases
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repositional
phrases
To
In addition to x, |
In addition to diet, exercise is also important |
With regard to x, |
With regard to exercise, 20 minutes each day can make a difference. |
To a certain extent, |
To a certain extent, diet and exercise form an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. |
To sum up, |
To sum up, diet and exercise are extremely important. |
Of
As a result of
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As a result of the injury, he was unable to play for the rest of the season. |
In spite of
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In spite of his injury, he continued to play and ignored the doctor’s advice. |
In
In terms of x
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In terms of energy consumption, fridges tend to use most. |
Result in x |
Poor seals on ovens result in heat loss. |
In other words,
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Ovens and fridges, in other words, are major consumers of energy. |
In summary,
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In summary, fridges and ovens use a large amount of energy. |
In conclusion,
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In conclusion, energy efficient appliances should be compulsory. |
On
On one hand
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On one hand, UK has a wonderful rich heritage of culture and tradition. |
On the other hand
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On the other hand, the weather is often unreliable. |
On balance
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On balance, it is a very worthwhile place to visit. |
As
As regards |
As regards the economy, Australia tends to rely on the commodity market. |
(As) compared to |
Australia is far bigger as compared to New Zealand . |