ALCPT Prepositions and Conjunctions Usage 2

Question 1

Choose the correct preposition: 'The troops waited _____ the arrival of the supply convoy.'
(A) during
(B) since
(C) for
(D) until

Accepted Answer

for

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during

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since

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until

Question 2

Select the correct conjunction: 'He studied hard, _____ he did not pass the English proficiency test.'
(A) so
(B) because
(C) yet
(D) since

Accepted Answer

yet

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so

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because

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since

Question 3

Fill in the blank: 'The officer is responsible _____ maintaining discipline in the unit.'
(A) of
(B) for
(C) to
(D) with

Accepted Answer

for

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of

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to

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with

Question 4

Choose the correct option: 'The mission was cancelled _____ the severe weather conditions.'
(A) due to
(B) despite
(C) although
(D) whereas

Accepted Answer

due to

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despite

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although

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whereas

Question 5

Select the sentence with the correct use of a conjunction:
(A) She will deploy either to Europe or Asia.
(B) She will deploy either Europe or to Asia.
(C) She will deploy to either Europe or Asia.
(D) She will deploy to Europe either or Asia.

Accepted Answer

She will deploy to either Europe or Asia.

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She will deploy either to Europe or Asia.

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She will deploy either Europe or to Asia.

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She will deploy to Europe either or Asia.

Question 6

Choose the correct preposition: 'The new regulation takes effect _____ January 1st.'
(A) in
(B) at
(C) on
(D) by

Accepted Answer

on

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in

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at

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by