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Complex prepositions: in light of / in lieu of / notwithstanding

Structure:

In light of / In lieu of / Notwithstanding + noun phrase

In light of = considering. In lieu of = instead of. Notwithstanding = despite.

Example:

In light of recent developments, the committee has decided to postpone the vote.

Examples

In light of recent developments, the committee has decided to postpone the vote.

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "In light of recent developments, the committee has decided to postpone the vote."

Absolute construction (nominative absolute)

Absolute construction: All things considered

Absolute construction: The matter having been settled

Advanced affixation: noun and adjective suffixes

Advanced affixation: productive prefixes