OOPT OOPT - Oxford Online Placement Prepositions and Conjunctions 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: She has been working at this company _____ over a decade.
- since
- for (Correct answer)
- during
- within
Correct answer: for
'For' is used with a duration of time, such as 'over a decade.'
Question 2: He succeeded _____ he worked hard enough.
- despite
- although
- provided that (Correct answer)
- in spite of
Correct answer: provided that
'Provided that' introduces a condition that must be met for the result to occur.
Question 3: The concert was cancelled _____ the heavy rain.
- because
- due to (Correct answer)
- so that
- even though
Correct answer: due to
'Due to' is a prepositional phrase used before a noun phrase to indicate cause.
Question 4: I'll lend you the money _____ you pay me back by Friday.
- unless
- as long as (Correct answer)
- even if
- whereas
Correct answer: as long as
'As long as' states the condition under which the action will happen.
Question 5: She sat _____ her friends during the ceremony.
- among (Correct answer)
- between
- beside
- alongside
Correct answer: among
'Among' is used when someone is in the middle of a group of more than two people.
Question 6: We waited at the station _____ the train arrived.
- until (Correct answer)
- while
- by the time
- since
Correct answer: until
'Until' indicates waiting up to the point when an event occurs.
Question 7: The instructions were written _____ simple language _____ everyone could understand.
- in / so that (Correct answer)
- with / because
- by / in order
- at / so
Correct answer: in / so that
'In simple language' sets the manner, and 'so that' introduces the purpose clause.
OOPT OOPT - Oxford Online Placement Prepositions and Conjunctions 4
She has been working at this company _____ over a decade.