By Leaps and Bounds

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

Introduction

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

1. Beyond endurance. 2. Along the way. 3. By hook or by crook. 4. At close quarters. 5. For no reason at all. 6. Upon reflection. 7. Under protest. 8. Beyond the law. 9. In fact.

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