Prepositions and Conjunctions Usage Flashcards

Choose the correct conjunction: 'The soldier was exhausted _____ he continued to train.' (A) so (B) because (C) while (D) but

Answer: but

'But' is a coordinating conjunction showing contrast. Being exhausted and continuing to train are contrasting ideas.

Fill in the blank: 'Please report to the briefing room _____ 0700 _____ 0900.' (A) between / and (B) from / until (C) since / to (D) during / and

Answer: between / and

'Between X and Y' correctly indicates a time range with specific start and end points. 'Between 0700 and 0900' means any time within that window.

Select the correct preposition: 'The company commander was promoted _____ major after fifteen years of service.' (A) into (B) to (C) as (D) for

Answer: to

'Promoted to' is the correct collocation. 'Promoted to major' means the person's rank was advanced to major.

Choose the sentence with the correct use of conjunctions: (A) Although the weather was poor, but the mission proceeded. (B) Although the weather was poor, the mission proceeded. (C) The weather was poor, although the mission proceeded. (D) Although the weather was poor, however the mission proceeded.

Answer: Although the weather was poor, the mission proceeded.

'Although' is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a dependent clause. The main clause follows without an additional conjunction. Using 'but' or 'however' after 'although' is redundant and incorrect.

Fill in the blank: 'The instructions are unclear; _____, we will proceed as planned.' (A) therefore (B) nevertheless (C) moreover (D) consequently

Answer: nevertheless

'Nevertheless' means 'despite this' or 'in spite of that' — it introduces a statement that contrasts with or qualifies the preceding statement.

Choose the correct preposition: 'The training schedule was modified _____ the request of the battalion commander.' (A) by (B) at (C) on (D) with

Answer: at

'At the request of' is a fixed prepositional phrase meaning something was done because someone asked for it.