Prepositional phrases

4 PICTURES · 1 POINT

1. Find the Odd Space Scene

Find the odd picture. In three scenes, the position of the object is described by the same spatial relationship, while in one scene it is different.

ABCD

4 QUESTIONS · 2 POINTS

2. Prepositions in a Story About a Space Mission

Read the text and answer the questions in English.

4 ROWS · 2 POINTS

3. Identifying the Function of a Preposition

Fill in the missing cells by identifying the meaning of the preposition in each row.

4 OPTIONS · 1 POINT

4. A Preposition in a Complex Time Context

Choose the only option that completes the sentence grammatically and meaningfully.
The spacecraft had been travelling ___ three months before it entered the planet's orbit.

• for
• since
• during
• by

5 GAPS · 2 POINTS

5. Fixed Prepositional Collocations

Insert the appropriate prepositions into the sentences.

The mission was carried out accordance the safety regulations. The researchers were responsible monitoring the radiation level and succeeded collecting reliable data difficult conditions.

1 ANSWER · 2 POINTS

6. Rephrasing with a Preposition

Rewrite the sentence using the preposition ‘despite’. Preserve the meaning and use a grammatically correct structure.
Although the weather was extremely cold, the rover continued its journey.

5 STATEMENTS · 2 POINTS

7. Check Preposition Usage

Decide whether the sentences are grammatically correct in terms of preposition usage. Mark each statement as true or false.

1. The astronaut is interested in studying exoplanets.ИстинаЛожь
2. The team arrived to the station after midnight.ИстинаЛожь
3. The device is capable of operating in extreme temperatures.ИстинаЛожь
4. The scientists were involved on the experiment.ИстинаЛожь
5. The result was different from what the engineers had expected.ИстинаЛожь

4 PAIRS · 2 POINTS

8. Context and Meaning of the Collocation

Match each English sentence with its exact paraphrase.

4 CONTEXTS · 1 POINT

9. Prepositions After Adjectives

Find the collocation that cannot be used with the given adjective in standard English.

1. responsible for the launch
2. capable of adapting
3. interested in astronomy
4. dependent of the weather

5 STEPS · 2 POINTS

10. The Logic of Describing a Mission

Arrange the parts of a coherent description of a space mission in a logical order.

1. After that, the team analysed the data.
2. Next, it travelled through the upper atmosphere.
3. First, the probe was launched from the coastal platform.
4. Finally, the researchers published their conclusions.
5. Then, it entered orbit around the planet.

4 SPACE SCENES · 1 POINT

11. Prepositions in Orbital Relationships

Find the odd picture. In three scenes, an object is positioned outside and close to another object; in one scene, it is moving through the interior of a spacecraft. Identify the odd scene and describe the spatial relationship using an appropriate preposition.

ABCD

4 QUESTIONS · 2 POINTS

12. Prepositions in a Popular Science Text

Read the text and answer the questions in English.

4 ROWS · 2 POINTS

13. Preposition and Type of Connection

Fill in the missing cells by identifying the function of the highlighted phrase in each sentence.

4 OPTIONS · 1 POINT

14. A Preposition in an Argumentative Statement

Choose the only option that completes the sentence grammatically and meaningfully.
The evidence points ___ the possibility of water beneath the surface.

• to
• at
• on
• for

5 GAPS · 2 POINTS

15. Prepositions in a Coherent Scientific Statement

Insert the appropriate prepositions into the coherent text.

According the report, the experiment was conducted strict supervision. The results were compared earlier measurements and were consistent the original hypothesis, despite differences the equipment.

1 ANSWER · 2 POINTS

16. Replacing a Construction with a Prepositional Phrase

Rewrite the sentence using the phrase ‘in addition to’. Preserve the meaning and use a grammatically correct structure.
The project requires technical knowledge as well as patience.

5 STATEMENTS · 2 POINTS

17. Phrases with Complex Prepositions

Decide whether the sentences are grammatically correct in terms of complex preposition usage. Mark each statement as true or false.

1. The launch was postponed because of a technical problem.ИстинаЛожь
2. The experiment continued in spite from the warning.ИстинаЛожь
3. The report was written in accordance with the new requirements.ИстинаЛожь
4. The team acted on behalf of the research centre.ИстинаЛожь
5. The decision was made due a lack of evidence.ИстинаЛожь

4 PAIRS · 2 POINTS

18. A Prepositional Phrase and Its Function

Match each prepositional phrase with its function in context.

4 CONTEXTS · 1 POINT

19. Phrases After Nouns

Find the phrase that cannot be used in standard English.

1. access to reliable data
2. an increase in temperature
3. a solution to the problem
4. an explanation of the phenomenon

5 STEPS · 2 POINTS

20. Building an Argument with Prepositional Linking Phrases

Arrange the sentences to form a logical argument about space research.

1. To begin with, space research provides information about the universe.
2. For this reason, cooperation between countries is essential.
3. Furthermore, it encourages international cooperation.
4. As a result, investment in research can produce benefits far beyond space exploration.
5. In addition to scientific knowledge, missions develop new technologies.

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21. Prepositional Phrases in Space Research

Choose the correct prepositional phrase for each sentence. Read every sentence in context and select one complete answer sequence.

1. The exoplanet was identified ___ repeated observations made by three orbital telescopes.
A) on the basis of
B) in spite of
C) on behalf of

2. The spacecraft continued its trajectory ___ a minor malfunction in the navigation system.
A) in accordance with
B) in spite of
C) by means of

3. The researchers transmitted the encrypted data ___ a quantum communication link.
A) by means of
B) in view of
C) for fear of

4. The probe adjusted its orientation ___ the gravitational pull of the nearby planet.
A) in response to
B) on behalf of
C) in addition to

5. The astronauts stored the biological samples ___ possible exposure to cosmic radiation.
A) for fear of
B) in contrast to
C) on the basis of

6. The telescope was placed ___ the observatory dome to reduce atmospheric interference.
A) within
B) because of
C) instead of

7. The mission was extended ___ the unexpected discovery of an active ice plume.
A) in view of
B) in accordance with
C) by means of

8. The signal became unstable ___ the intense electromagnetic activity of the star.
A) due to
B) on behalf of
C) in line with

9. The launch sequence was revised ___ the updated safety regulations.
A) in line with
B) in spite of
C) for fear of

10. The rover collected mineral fragments ___ the crater's northern rim.
A) along
B) on behalf of
C) in contrast to

4 QUESTIONS · 2 POINTS

22. Prepositional Phrases in a Space Research Report

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