English Reference
Prepositional phrase

apart from that

prepositional phrase.
B1 Intermediate

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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