Some important phrase prepositions
1. Because of- के कारण
The country suffered heavy loss because of the earthquake.
2. on account of- के कारण
We rescheduled the concert on account of heavy rain.
3. Owing to- के कारण
Owing to his ill health, he retired from business.
4. due to- के कारण
The accident was due to driver’s disregarding the signal.
5. in spite of- के बावजूद
He got the job in spite of his prison record.
6. Despite- के बावजूद
John’s company is doing extremely well despite the recession.
Note- That can not be used immediately after inspite of or despite
Inspite of/ despite + that…. Incorrect
Inspite of/ despite + the fact + that…. Correct
Examples
1.When they arrived at the station it was hot, inspite of that it was only the end of April. (incorrect)
2.When they arrived at the station it was hot, inspite of the fact that it was only the end of April. (correct)
7. Instead of- के बजाय
Instead of sitting home and watching T.V., he went out to play cricket.
8. By means of- के माध्यम से
By means of rope and ladders they scaled the wall.
9. for the sake of- के लिए
He gave up the ghost in 1947 for the sake of his country.
10. In accordance with- के अनुसार
In accordance with your instruction, he performed on the stage last night.
11. according to- के अनुसार
He acted according to my instruction.
12. on behalf of- की तरफ से
He died fighting on behalf of his country.
13. In consequence of- के परिणामस्वरूप
In consequence of his illness he could not finish the work in time.
14. in favour of- के पक्ष में
He abdicated the throne in favour of his elder son.
15. in front of- के सामने
There is a big tree in front of his house.
16. in lieu of- के बदले में
He accepted the car in lieu of Rs. 3,25,000.
17. In order to - के लिए
In order to avoid litigation, he accepted Rs. 30,000 in full settlement of his claim Rs.42,000.
