OOPT OOPT - Oxford Online Placement Prepositions and Conjunctions 1

Question 1

Choose the correct preposition: 'She has been working here ___ 2018.'

Accepted Answer

since

Answer

'Since' is used with a specific point in time, while 'for' is used with a duration.

Question 2

Choose the correct conjunction: '___ he was tired, he continued working.'

Accepted Answer

Although

Answer

'Although' introduces a concession, showing contrast between being tired and continuing to work.

Question 3

Which sentence uses a preposition correctly?

Accepted Answer

She arrived at the airport early.

Answer

'Arrive at' is the correct collocation for specific locations like airports, stations, and buildings.

Question 4

Choose the correct word: 'You can have tea ___ coffee, but not both.'

Accepted Answer

or

Answer

'Or' presents two alternatives when only one can be chosen.

Question 5

Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: 'The book is ___ the shelf'?

Accepted Answer

on

Answer

'On' is used for surfaces, including shelves, tables, and floors.

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