Duolingo English Test Practice Questions — All Questions

I'll call you ___ I arrive at the airport. Which choice is correct?

• a.until
• b.as soon as✓
• c.despite
• d.unless

'As soon as' means immediately when something happens, which fits calling right after arriving. 'Until' would change the meaning to a time limit.

The keys are ___ the drawer next to the fridge. Which choice is correct?

• a.on
• b.at
• c.in✓
• d.over

Something inside a drawer takes 'in': 'in the drawer'. 'On' would mean resting on top of it.

He was tired, ___ he kept working until midnight. Which choice is correct?

• a.but✓
• b.so
• c.because
• d.or

'But' shows the contrast between being tired and continuing to work. 'So' would signal a result, which does not fit.

We should leave early ___ avoid the traffic. Which choice is correct?

• a.for
• b.so
• c.because
• d.to✓

'To' plus a base verb expresses purpose: 'leave early to avoid the traffic'. 'For' cannot be followed directly by a base verb here.