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OOPT - Oxford Online Placement Prepositions and Conjunctions Flashcards

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  1. 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.'

  2. He succeeded _____ he worked hard enough.

    Answer: provided that

    'Provided that' introduces a condition that must be met for the result to occur.

  3. The concert was cancelled _____ the heavy rain.

    Answer: due to

    'Due to' is a prepositional phrase used before a noun phrase to indicate cause.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. We waited at the station _____ the train arrived.

    Answer: until

    'Until' indicates waiting up to the point when an event occurs.

  7. 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.