Cambridge BEC Vantage — All Questions

Choose the correct preposition: 'The figures are broken down ___ region.'

• a.in
• b.by✓
• c.at
• d.on

'Broken down by' is the fixed phrase for showing how data is divided into categories such as region.

Select the best connector: 'Sales rose sharply; ___, profits remained flat.'

• a.however✓
• b.thus
• c.hence
• d.therefore

'However' signals a contrast between rising sales and flat profits. The other options all indicate result.

Choose the correct preposition: 'We are responsible ___ meeting the quarterly targets.'

• a.for✓
• b.with
• c.of
• d.to

The adjective 'responsible' is followed by 'for' when naming the duty: 'responsible for meeting the targets'.

Select the best linker: '___ to increase efficiency, we introduced new software.'

• a.In order✓
• b.Because
• c.Due
• d.So that

'In order to' + infinitive expresses purpose: the software was introduced to increase efficiency. The other options do not fit this pattern.