OOPT - Oxford Online Placement Prepositions and Conjunctions Flashcards
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She has been working at this company _____ over a decade.
Answer: for
'For' is used with a duration of time, such as 'over a decade.'
He succeeded _____ he worked hard enough.
Answer: provided that
'Provided that' introduces a condition that must be met for the result to occur.
The concert was cancelled _____ the heavy rain.
Answer: due to
'Due to' is a prepositional phrase used before a noun phrase to indicate cause.
I'll lend you the money _____ you pay me back by Friday.
Answer: as long as
'As long as' states the condition under which the action will happen.
She sat _____ her friends during the ceremony.
Answer: among
'Among' is used when someone is in the middle of a group of more than two people.
We waited at the station _____ the train arrived.
Answer: until
'Until' indicates waiting up to the point when an event occurs.
The instructions were written _____ simple language _____ everyone could understand.
Answer: in / so that
'In simple language' sets the manner, and 'so that' introduces the purpose clause.