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apart from that

prepositional phrase.
B1 Intermediate General-service
Definition

prepositional phrase. you use this to say that something is true except for the one thing you just mentioned.

prepositional phrase. a prepositional phrase used as a sentence adverbial to indicate an exception to a preceding statement or to transition between a specific detail and a general summary.


SIMPLE

The room is small, but apart from that, it is perfect.

CONTEXTUAL

I have a slight headache, but apart from that, I feel much better today.

COMPLEX

The manuscript requires minor stylistic revisions to the second chapter; apart from that, the editorial board found the research to be exceptionally rigorous.

Usage

usually appears at the beginning of a sentence or after a conjunction like 'but' to introduce a contrast.

Teaching tip

encourage students to use this as a cohesive device in writing to move from a specific negative point to a general positive conclusion.

Pitfall

Apart of that, the trip was great.Apart from that, the trip was great.the fixed preposition is 'from'; 'apart of' is a common error likely influenced by 'as part of'.

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