ALCPT Prepositions and Conjunctions Usage 4

Question 1

The soldiers trained _____ six months before the deployment.

Accepted Answer

for

Answer

'For' is used with a duration of time (six months).

Question 2

She finished the report _____ time, despite the interruptions.

Accepted Answer

on

Answer

'On time' means punctually or before a deadline.

Question 3

He was promoted _____ he worked harder than anyone else.

Accepted Answer

because

Answer

'Because' introduces a reason or cause.

Question 4

The base is located _____ the river and the highway.

Accepted Answer

between

Answer

'Between' is used when referring to two specific things.

Question 5

_____ the rain, the exercise continued as scheduled.

Accepted Answer

Despite

Answer

'Despite' is a preposition meaning 'in spite of,' followed by a noun phrase.

ALCPT - American Language Course Placement Test Practice Test