"still under review" vs "still on review"

[Vinay Singh]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #652 "Prepositional Phrases - In, On, Out and Under (25)", question 6

No, Helen. I don't know if our company is going to adopt my project or not. The project is still ......... review and has been for a month now. I will let you know when I get an answer, though.

(a) in
(b) on
(c) out
(d) under

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #652 "Prepositional Phrases - In, On, Out and Under (25)", answer 6

No, Helen. I don't know if our company is going to adopt my project or not. The project is still under review and has been for a month now. I will let you know when I get an answer, though.

Correct answer: (d) under

Your answer was: incorrect
No, Helen. I don't know if our company is going to adopt my project or not. The project is still on review and has been for a month now. I will let you know when I get an answer, though.
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i am doubtful about it please make it clear .

[Alan]

Hi,

The expression in this sentence 'still under review' suggests that something is still being considered. In other words it means that a final decision has not been made about adopting/using the project

Alan
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