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Prepositions and Conjunctions Usage Flashcards

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  1. The instructor spoke slowly _____ the students could understand.

    Answer: so that

    'So that' expresses purpose — the instructor's goal was comprehension.

  2. He has been stationed here _____ January.

    Answer: since

    'Since' is used with a specific point in time to show when something began.

  3. The map is _____ the table, not _____ the wall.

    Answer: on / on

    'On the table' and 'on the wall' both use 'on' for surfaces.

  4. She passed the test _____ she had studied very little.

    Answer: even though

    'Even though' expresses a contrast between an unexpected result and its condition.

  5. The convoy moved _____ the mountain pass carefully.

    Answer: over

    'Over' is used when something moves above and across something like a mountain pass.

  6. You may leave _____ you complete all required paperwork.

    Answer: after

    'After' shows that leaving can only happen once the paperwork is done.

  7. The meeting was canceled _____ the commander's absence.

    Answer: due to

    'Due to' is a prepositional phrase meaning 'because of,' followed by a noun.