Using conjunctions and prepositions

Fill the gaps with a preposition or conjunction.

The road passed ................... the tunnel as the trains travelled over it.

• above

• across

• before

• through

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............... it was already late, there was time to reach the post office before dark.

• Before

• Although

• Besides

• Since

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We said we would not turn up ............... four o'clock.

• before

• unless

• until

• during

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Sarvesh sat ................. the large man in the crowded train.

• without

• beside

• between

• without

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Kavisha raced up the stairs ................. get to her interview on time.

• in order to

• since

• if

• when

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She shuddered ............... the creature seemed so malevolent.

• because

• despite

• whenever

• although

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................ Barbary apes have some humanoid characteristics, they are wild animals.

• Whilst

• Until

• When

• Although

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He shared some food with the frightened animal, ................ he pitied.

• which

• who

• that

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............. many people think that Frankenstein is the name of a monster, that is not true.

• However

• While

• Although

• Until

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................ the main foot types are all essential they do need to be kept in the right balance as an excess of any one type can lead to health problems.

• However

• While

• Although

• Until