Aptis English Usage Practice — All Questions
4 questions
She was completely exhausted; ___, she finished the marathon. Which connector fits best?
- a.moreover
- b.nevertheless✓
- c.because
- d.therefore
There is a contrast between being exhausted and still finishing, so 'nevertheless' is correct. 'Therefore' shows result and 'moreover' adds information, neither of which signals contrast.
We arrived an hour early ___ order to get good seats at the concert. Which preposition fits?
- a.on
- b.in✓
- c.for
- d.at
The fixed phrase expressing purpose is 'in order to'. The other prepositions do not form this expression.
___ the heavy rain that morning, the outdoor match went ahead as planned. Which word fits?
- a.Because
- b.Although
- c.Despite✓
- d.However
'Despite' is followed directly by a noun phrase such as 'the heavy rain', and it signals contrast. 'Although' would need a full clause with a verb, and 'because' shows cause, not contrast.
I'm not very good ___ remembering people's names at parties. Which preposition fits?
- a.at✓
- b.on
- c.of
- d.in
The adjective 'good' is followed by 'at' when describing a skill or ability. 'Good in', 'good on', and 'good of' are not the correct pattern here.