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. Without a glance. 2. Off the cuff. 3. Beyond the law. 4. Under protest. 5. Among other things. 6. Outside his experience. 7. Beside the point. 8. In fact. 9. Within reach.

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