ALCPT - American Language Course Placement Prepositions and Conjunctions Usage Questions and Answers

Question 1

The final briefing will take place ___ Friday morning, ___ precisely 1100 hours.

Accepted Answer

on / at

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in / on

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at / in

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by / in

Question 2

The soldier completed the obstacle course quickly, ___ he was exhausted afterward.

Accepted Answer

but

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so

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because

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and

Question 3

Scenario: A technician is troubleshooting a piece of equipment. He is not sure what is wrong. He says, 'The malfunction could be caused by a software issue ___ a hardware failure.'

Accepted Answer

or

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nor

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yet

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but

Question 4

Which of the following sentences uses prepositions correctly?

Accepted Answer

The team is waiting for the supply truck.

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She arrived to the base late last night.

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We need to discuss about the new plan.

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The tools are located in the hangar's left side.

Question 5

___ the storm was severe, the flight was not canceled.

Accepted Answer

Although

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Because

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Since

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Therefore

Question 6

You will not be permitted to enter the restricted area ___ you have proper authorization.

Accepted Answer

unless

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so

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if

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and