Cambridge BEC Vantage — All Questions

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

• a.in
• b.on
• c.at
• d.by✓

'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.therefore
• c.thus
• d.hence

'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.of
• b.for✓
• c.to
• d.with

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

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