ALCPT Prepositions and Conjunctions Usage 5

Question 1

The instructor spoke slowly _____ the students could understand.

Accepted Answer

so that

Answer

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

Question 2

He has been stationed here _____ January.

Accepted Answer

since

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

on / on

Answer

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

Question 4

She passed the test _____ she had studied very little.

Accepted Answer

even though

Answer

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

Question 5

The convoy moved _____ the mountain pass carefully.

Accepted Answer

over

Answer

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

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