By Leaps and Bounds

Make up a scenario for each of these prepositional phrases, such as ‘beyond endurance’ or ‘for no reason at all’.

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Introduction

Use the following phrases in suitable sentences, or little snatches of dialogue. You will notice that each phrase begins with a preposition.

1. Against my better judgment. 2. Between you and me. 3. Upon reflection. 4. By leaps and bounds. 5. From what I can gather. 6. Without a glance. 7. Under protest. 8. In due course. 9. Outside his experience.

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