Prepositions of Cause, Purpose, and Condition-Example with Sentences
1. According to – as stated by
Example: According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
2. As a result of – due to something
Example: The flight was canceled as a result of the storm.
3. Because of – due to
Example: He was late because of the traffic.
4. By means of – using
Example: They communicated by means of a translator.
5. In case of – in the event of
Example: In case of fire, exit the building immediately.
6. In order to – for the purpose of
Example: He studied in order to pass the exam.
7. In spite of – despite
Example: She enjoyed the party in spite of the rain.
8. On account of – because of
Example: He was absent on account of illness.
9. Thanks to – because of
Example: We succeeded thanks to your help.
10. With respect to – in relation to
11. As far as – to the extent of
Example: As far as I know, he is the best candidate.
12. Due to – because of
Example: The delay was due to technical issues.
13. In the event of – if something happens
Example: In the event of a power failure, use the emergency lights.
14. In light of – because of
Example: In light of recent events, the meeting has been canceled.
15. On behalf of – representing
Example: I am speaking on behalf of the committee.
16. In view of – considering
Example: In view of the evidence, we have made our decision.
17. In place of – instead of
Example: She used butter in place of oil.
18. Out of – because of
Example: He helped her out of kindness.
19. For the sake of – for the purpose of
Example: He apologized for the sake of peace.
20. With a view to – with the intention of
Example: She is saving money with a view to buying a car.