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Compound Prepositions, Subordinating Conjunctions, and Punctuation

1. Compound Prepositions

A compound preposition is a combination of two or more words that function as a single


preposition. They show relationships between nouns, pronouns, or phrases in a sentence.

Examples of Compound Prepositions:

 According to
 Ahead of
 Along with
 Apart from
 Because of
 By means of
 In addition to
 In front of
 In spite of
 On behalf of
 Out of
 With regard to

Example Sentences:

1. He succeeded because of his hard work.


2. In addition to playing the piano, she sings beautifully.
3. The car stopped suddenly in front of the building.

2. Subordinating Conjunctions
A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. It shows
the relationship between the two clauses, such as time, cause, condition, contrast, etc.

Examples of Subordinating Conjunctions:

 Time: after, before, while, when, until, as soon as


 Cause/Reason: because, since, as
 Condition: if, unless, provided that
 Contrast: although, though, even though
 Purpose: so that, in order that
 Result: so, such that

Example Sentences:

1. I stayed home because it was raining.


2. Although she was tired, she completed her homework.
3. You can go to the park if you finish your chores.

3. Punctuation

Punctuation marks are essential tools for clarity and structure in writing.

Common Punctuation Marks:

1. Period (.): Used at the end of declarative sentences.


o Example: She is reading a book.
2. Comma (,): Used to separate elements in a sentence, such as items in a list or clauses.
o Example: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
o Example: When I arrived, he was leaving.
3. Question Mark (?): Used at the end of interrogative sentences.
o Example: Where are you going?
4. Exclamation Mark (!): Used to show strong emotion or emphasis.
o Example: What a beautiful day!
5. Semicolon (;): Links closely related independent clauses.
o Example: She loves chocolate; he prefers vanilla.
6. Colon (:): Introduces a list, explanation, or quotation.
o Example: He brought three items: a book, a pen, and a notebook.
7. Quotation Marks (“ ”): Used to enclose direct speech or quotations.
o Example: She said, “I am very happy.”
8. Apostrophe (’): Shows possession or forms contractions.
o Example: Sarah’s book is on the table.
9. Dash (—): Indicates a break in thought or additional emphasis.
o Example: He finally arrived—an hour late!
10. Parentheses ( ): Encloses additional information or asides.

 Example: She completed her project (despite many obstacles).

Exercises

Exercise 1: Identify Compound Prepositions

Identify the compound prepositions in the following sentences:

1. The car is parked in front of the house.


2. Apart from reading, he enjoys painting.
3. She succeeded because of her dedication.
4. We are going along with our friends.
5. In spite of his injury, he played the game.

Exercise 2: Use Subordinating Conjunctions

Fill in the blanks with appropriate subordinating conjunctions:


1. I will call you _______ I reach home.
2. _______ he was late, he managed to catch the train.
3. She worked hard _______ she could achieve her goal.
4. You won’t succeed _______ you practice regularly.
5. _______ it was raining, we decided to stay indoors.

Exercise 3: Add Punctuation

Rewrite the sentences with correct punctuation:

1. when I was young I loved to play football


2. she bought apples oranges bananas and grapes
3. did you see the new movie
4. he is very kind in fact he helped me yesterday
5. wow that’s an amazing idea

Exercises on Compound Prepositions

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences using the appropriate compound prepositions from the list below:
(in front of, because of, apart from, in addition to, in spite of, along with, on behalf of)

1. He gave a speech _______ his entire team.


2. The teacher stood _______ the classroom to explain the rules.
3. They postponed the event _______ the bad weather.
4. _______ her academic achievements, she is also a talented artist.
5. The rescue team worked tirelessly _______ the volunteers.
6. _______ being a good athlete, she is an excellent student.
7. The soldiers fought bravely _______ many challenges.

Exercise 2: Identify Compound Prepositions


Underline the compound prepositions in the following sentences:

1. The meeting was delayed because of technical issues.


2. In addition to his job, he volunteers at a local charity.
3. They walked ahead of the others to find the way.
4. She stayed calm in spite of the difficult situation.
5. The team, along with their coach, celebrated the victory.

Exercises on Subordinating Conjunctions

Exercise 1: Match the Columns

Match the subordinating conjunctions in Column A with their appropriate sentences in Column
B.

Column A Column B
1. Because A. ______ you are ready, we will begin.
2. Although B. We couldn’t go out ______ it was snowing.
3. If C. ______ she worked hard, she failed the test.
4. When D. He will succeed ______ he tries his best.
5. Unless E. I was at the park ______ you called me.

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct subordinating conjunctions: (because, while, although, until,
since)

1. _______ he was tired, he kept working.


2. I haven’t seen her _______ she left for London.
3. She stayed at home _______ it was raining heavily.
4. _______ the children were playing, the parents talked.
5. Wait here _______ I come back.

Exercises on Punctuation

Exercise 1: Correct the Punctuation

Rewrite the following sentences with correct punctuation:

1. the book is on the table it is yours


2. where are you going tomorrow
3. sara shouted wow what a beautiful painting
4. he was late because the train was delayed
5. i need eggs milk bread and sugar from the store

Exercise 2: Add Punctuation Marks

Insert appropriate punctuation marks into the sentences below:

1. The teacher said Good morning class


2. On my birthday I received gifts from my friends family and colleagues
3. When the clock struck midnight the celebration began
4. She asked Have you completed your homework
5. It was raining heavily still we decided to go for a walk

Mixed Exercises

Exercise 1: Identify and Label

Identify and label the compound prepositions, subordinating conjunctions, and punctuation in the
sentences below:
1. In spite of the warning, they decided to go hiking.
2. She stayed at home because she was feeling unwell.
3. Along with his family, he moved to another city.
4. I will help you, provided that you ask politely.
5. We waited for the bus until it started raining.

Exercise 2: Combine Sentences

Combine the following pairs of sentences using subordinating conjunctions or compound


prepositions:

1. She was late. She finished her work on time. (Use: Although)
2. The child was crying. He fell off the swing. (Use: Because of)
3. He can’t join us. He has an important meeting. (Use: In addition to)
4. You work hard. You will achieve your goal. (Use: If)
5. They canceled the event. The bad weather. (Use: Due to)

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