Although most prepositions are one word, some consist of phrases and are called phrasal prepositions. They are used frequently in spoken and written communication.
Here are some phrasal prepositions:
because of, in case of, instead of, by way of, in lieu of, on account of, in care of, in spite of, on the side of… |
Example:
- I stop smoking cigarette because of the bad result of it.
- They take the bus to
NOTE:
- In care of is a common symbol used in correspondence. (in care of is a phrasal preposition that serves as the subject of the verb is.)
- They traveled by way of