M1-2.6 Learn prepositions
Instructions
1. The knowledge and comprehension exercises contained many legal English prepositional phrases.
2..Learn the collocations using Quizlet.
3. Please note: If you click on “Choose a study mode” (bottom right) and select “Flashcards” from the dropdown, you will access an audio file with the correct pronunciation of each term.
4. Mark this as complete when you are finished.
Review:
| Prepositions / Phrases | Definition | Example |
| To transition (into/to) | To pass from one state or stage to another. | Over the following months my client will be transitioning to the next stage of the project. |
| To have an impact (on) something | To have an effect on something. | Joining the EU had an impact on judicial interpretation. |
| To be limited (to) something | To be restricted in some way. | This offer is limited to current employees. |
| To range (from) something (to) something | To include a variety of things. | Civil claims can range from very simple claims to very complex ones. |
| Breach (of) contract | The breaking of a term or condition of a contract. | The agreement was terminated due to breach of contract. |
| To be tasked (with) something | To be assigned a duty or piece of work. | The claimant is tasked with proving that his assertions are correct. |
| To lay the foundations (of/for) | To create the basis for something which can later develop. | At the meeting we laid the foundations for a great relationship to develop. |
| To impose a punishment (on) someone | To make or force someone to do something undesirable when they have done something wrong. | The maximum punishment the court may impose on the defendant is limited by statute. |