Phrasal prepositions are a series of words or phrases (get it?) that link and relate the object of the preposition (a noun or a pronoun) to the rest of the sentence.
Phrasal prepositions are also known as compound prepositions. And—although this has absolutely no bearing on your grammar education—we think the word "phrasal" sounds like either a decongestant or a really tacky off-brand perfume.
Just saying.
Examples
- as well as
- because of
- in addition to
- instead of
- out of
- with respect to