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Conjunctions and Prepositions Quiz

January 27, 2024 - pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate conjunction or preposition.

Choose the correct answer. 0/12
1. ....................... I was feeling sleepy, I went to bed early.
Wrong!
As shows the reason.
2. ........................... there was a camera on the building, the thief could not be identified.
Wrong!
Although is used to connect two contrasting ideas.
3. .......................... I was in a hurry to leave, I forgot to take my wallet.
Wrong!
As shows the reason. Because of is a preposition.
4. .......................... I had nothing to do, I went to bed.
Please select 2 correct answers.
Wrong!
Either as or since can be used here..
5. .......................... I have bought a new car, I am going to sell the old one.
Wrong!
6. We went skiing ........................... the winter holidays.
Wrong!
During is a preposition. It is followed by a noun.
7. I made many foreign friends .............................. I was working in Dubai.
Wrong!
8. I had some strange experiences .......................... my stay in Africa.
Wrong!
9. She arrived .......................... I was out.
Wrong!
While is a conjunction showing time. It is followed by a clause.
10. I fell asleep ............................ the program.
Wrong!
11. My grandfather died ............................ he was working in Columbia.
Wrong!
12. I couldn't really afford that car ............................. I bought it.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

  1. As I was feeling sleepy, I went to bed early.
  2. Although there was a camera on the building, the thief could not be identified.
  3. As I was in a hurry to leave, I forgot to take my wallet.
  4. As / Since I had nothing to do, I went to bed.
  5. As / Since I have bought a new car, I am going to sell the old one.
  6. We went skiing during the winter holidays.
  7. I made many foreign friends while I was working in Dubai.
  8. I had some strange experiences during my stay in Africa.
  9. She arrived while I was out.
  10. I fell asleep during the program.
  11. My grandfather died while he was working in Columbia.
  12. I couldn’t really afford that car but I bought it.
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