Question

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F Fill in the blanks with the given complex prepositions.
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by means of
in connection with
in case of
apart from
in charge of for the sake of
on top of as well as
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in contrast to
in terms of
with reference to
by virtue of
in the light of
in addition to
in exchange for
1. The police have detained a few people
the agitation outside the college campus.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Apart from and except for are multi-word prepositions. Apart from can mean either ‘including’ or ‘excluding’:

Apart from Germany, they also visited Italy and Austria. (including Germany, in addition to Germany)

I like all vegetables apart from tomatoes. (excluding tomatoes)

Apart from Friday, I’ll be in London. (excluding Friday)

Except for or except only mean ‘not including’ or ‘excluding’:

I like all vegetables except for tomatoes. (excluding tomatoes)

Except for Jim, who is unwell, they are all ready to leave for America tomorrow.

She enjoys all sports except swimming.