Prepositional Phrases Dictation: Cause and Contrast Chunks

Decide how the extra phrase relates to the main event. Because of, due to and as a result of give a cause. Despite and in spite of introduce something that does not prevent the outcome. Other phrases add an exception, an alternative or a comparison. Listen to the entire linker before the noun or -ing activity, especially in the longer combinations. Keep its small words and the following detail. The distinction between a reason and a contrast depends on more than recognising the main event.