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7251. He got _ his examination fairly well, although his health had broken _ a few days before it started.
- A. On; in
- B. Over; of
- C. Over; down
- D. Through; down
Explanation: "He got through his examination" means he successfully completed it. "His health had broken down" means his health had worsened or failed.
Correct answer: Through; down7252. The fire gave _ such dense smoke that some firemen backed _ from the burning building.
- A. Off; but
- B. In; off
- C. Out; away
- D. Away; over
Explanation: "Gave out" means emitted, and "backed away" means retreated.
Correct answer: Out; away7253. Fred is away at the moment. I don't know exactly when he's coming back, but I'm sure he'll be back _ Monday.
- A. At
- B. In
- C. By
- D. Until
Explanation: We use "by" to indicate a time before or not later than a certain point. Here, it means Fred will return no later than Monday.
Correct answer: By7254. The earring fell _ her ear.
- A. Off
- B. From
- C. Down
- D. Out of
Explanation: "Fell off" indicates that it dropped from a surface (her ear).
Correct answer: Off7255. What time did they _ the hotel?
- A. Get in
- B. Arrive in
- C. Arrive at
- D. Arrive to
Explanation: "Arrive at" is used for specific places like buildings or hotels.
Correct answer: Arrive at7256. I can't mend this hole _ any cement.
- A. To
- B. Of
- C. For
- D. Without
Explanation: "Without cement" means cement is needed to mend the hole.
Correct answer: Without7257. The car stopped _ the zebra crossing to allow the pedestrians to cross.
- A. On
- B. At
- C. In
- D. Over
Explanation: The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific point or location, in this case, the zebra crossing.
Correct answer: At7258. He has been absent _ Monday.
- A. For
- B. Since
- C. From
- D. At
Explanation: "Since" is used to show the starting point of time (Monday → point in time).
Correct answer: Since7259. She is good _ mathematics.
- A. In
- B. On
- C. At
- D. For
Explanation: The correct preposition used with "good" for a subject or skill is at.
Correct answer: At7260. The cat jumped _ the wall.
- A. Over
- B. On
- C. Upon
- D. Across
Explanation: "Over" is used when movement crosses from one side to another above something.
Correct answer: Over