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Quiz: Prepositions of Reason, Goal, Concession, ExceptionOnline version Choose the correct preposition or phrase to complete each sentence. by Julia 1 The game was cancelled ___ the heavy rain. a because of b for c despite d thanks to 2 ___ your help, we finished the project on time. (positive reason) a Due To b Owing to c Thanks to d Because of 3 The delay was ___ a technical issue. (formal) a except b due to c for d thanks to 4 He was fined ___ speeding. a because b without c for d despite 5 ___ staff shortages, the store will close early today. (very formal) a Apart from b Instead of c Owing to d In spite of 6 Part 2: Goal / Purpose 1. He took a part-time job ___ saving money for a car. a with a view to b due to c despite d for 7 2. The data is collected ___ research purposes only. a without b because of c for the purpose of d except for 8 3. She went to the gym ___ getting fit. a in spite of b owing to c instead of d for 9 4. He works hard ___ earn a promotion. a in order to b because of c apart from d for 10 5. They left early ___ avoid traffic. a so as to b except c for d due to 11 Part 3: Concession ___ the rain, we went for a walk. a Because of b Despite c Owing to d Thanks to 12 He passed the exam ___ not studying much. a in spite of b despite c because of d both A and B 13 ___ his lack of experience, he got the job. a Due to b In spite of c Thanks to d For 14 She went to work ___ feeling ill. a despite b because of c except d for 15 ___ repeated warnings, he continued the same behavior. a In spite of b Regardless of c Despite d All the above 16 Part 4: Exception 1. Everyone attended the meeting ___ John. a except b except OR apart from c apart from d without 17 2. The house is perfect ___ the tiny kitchen. a besides b instead of c except for d due to 18 3. We had tea ___ coffee. a except b because of c despite d instead of 19 4. She left ___ saying goodbye. a thanks to b without c except d apart from 20 5. ___ a few minor issues, the event was a success. a Apart from b Except for c Both A and B d Because of 21 6. He ate everything on his plate ___ the broccoli. a except for b without c due to d instead of 22 7. ___ your help, I would have failed. (meaning: without – exception/condition) Choose one or more answers a But for b Without c Except d Regardless of 23 8. She goes to the gym every day ___ weekends. a due to b except c instead of d without 24 9. He ordered a salad ___ a burger. a except for b despite c instead of d because of 25 10. ___ a miracle, the team won the match. a Except b But for c Without d Instead of

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Quiz: Prepositions of Reason, Goal, Concession, ExceptionOnline version

by Julia

The game was cancelled ___ the heavy rain.

___ your help, we finished the project on time. (positive reason)

The delay was ___ a technical issue. (formal)

He was fined ___ speeding.

___ staff shortages, the store will close early today. (very formal)

Part 2: Goal / Purpose 1. He took a part-time job ___ saving money for a car.

2. The data is collected ___ research purposes only.

3. She went to the gym ___ getting fit.

4. He works hard ___ earn a promotion.

5. They left early ___ avoid traffic.

Part 3: Concession ___ the rain, we went for a walk.

He passed the exam ___ not studying much.

___ his lack of experience, he got the job.

She went to work ___ feeling ill.

___ repeated warnings, he continued the same behavior.

Part 4: Exception 1. Everyone attended the meeting ___ John.

2. The house is perfect ___ the tiny kitchen.

3. We had tea ___ coffee.

4. She left ___ saying goodbye.

5. ___ a few minor issues, the event was a success.

6. He ate everything on his plate ___ the broccoli.

7. ___ your help, I would have failed. (meaning: without – exception/condition)

8. She goes to the gym every day ___ weekends.

9. He ordered a salad ___ a burger.

10. ___ a miracle, the team won the match.