All Free English MCQs with Answers

1991. My brother was trembling ____ cold.

• A. from
• B. with
• C. of
• D. by

Explanation: The usual expression is “trembling with cold,” where with identifies the condition causing the trembling. “From cold” is less idiomatic in this sentence.

1992. Prime Minister has arrived ____ London.

• A. at
• B. to
• C. in
• D. from
• E. none

Explanation: In is used with cities and countries to show arrival within that place: “arrived in London.” At is used for a more specific point, while to usually follows movement verbs such as went.

1993. He is now ashamed ____ his conduct.

• A. from
• B. with
• C. of
• D. by
• E. at

Explanation: The standard collocation is “ashamed of,” meaning embarrassed or guilty about one’s conduct. The other prepositions do not form the normal expression.

1994. He always comes _____ home late.

• A. to
• B. at
• C. Both A & B
• D. None of above

Explanation: Home can function as an adverb of place after verbs of movement, so we say “comes home,” without to or at. Both proposed prepositions are therefore incorrect.

1995. I looked ____ you at the party, but I didn't see you.

• A. to
• B. at
• C. for
• D. on
• E. none

Explanation: Look for means try to find someone or something, so “for” fits the sentence. “Look at” means observe, while “look to” usually means rely on or expect something.

1996. I am not acquainted ____ her father.

• A. of
• B. from
• C. with
• D. to
• E. at

Explanation: The fixed expression is “acquainted with,” meaning familiar with a person or thing. The other prepositions do not form the standard collocation.

1997. I told the tailor to put red buttons _____ the dress he is making for me.

• A. in
• B. at
• C. on
• D. over
• E. none

Explanation: Buttons are attached to the outer surface of a dress, so “on the dress” is the natural expression. “In” would suggest placement inside something.

1998. We congratulate you ____ your achievement.

• A. for
• B. to
• C. on
• D. at
• E. by

Explanation: The standard collocation is “congratulate someone on something.” “For” is used with reasons in other constructions, but not in this expression.

1999. He is worried _____ his future.

• A. for
• B. of
• C. about
• D. from
• E. with

Explanation: The usual collocation is “worried about,” meaning anxious regarding something. “Worried for” can occur in special contexts, such as concern for another person's safety, but “about his future” is the standard choice here.

2000. She is interested _____ drawing and painting.

• A. of
• B. at
• C. in
• D. with
• E. on

Explanation: The fixed expression is “interested in” an activity or subject. The preposition “in” links the adjective interested to “drawing and painting.”