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7311. Choose the correct option. It tripped _the cat and fell downstairs.

Moderate
  • A. Over
  • B. On
  • C. Onto
  • D. In

Explanation: The correct answer is 'Over' because it appropriately describes the action of tripping across or above the cat, leading to a fall downstairs. 'On' and 'Onto' suggest direct contact with or movement onto the cat, which does not logically fit the sentence. 'In' is used to describe being inside something, which is not relevant to the scenario described.

Correct answer: Over

7312. Choose the correct option. He complains _ headache.

Moderate
  • A. At
  • B. From
  • C. Of
  • D. To

Explanation: Option C is grammatically correct. At, from, and to are all wrong. He complains of something which is in this case a headache.

Correct answer: Of

7313. Fill in with the appropriate preposition:She climbed _ the ladder to paint the wall:

Moderate
  • A. To
  • B. Up
  • C. Of
  • D. On
  • E. In

Explanation: The correct use of preposition is : She climbed "up"the ladder to paint the wall, thus option B is the correct answer.

Correct answer: Up

7314. Which one has proper use of preposition?

Moderate
  • A. "If I am lying, the curse of Allah be on me and may I be drowned in some period. May I even be deprived from a decent burial!"
  • B. "If I am lying. the curse of Allah be on me and may I be drowned in some period, May I even be deprived at a decent burial!"
  • C. "If I am lying, the curse of Allah be on me and may I be drowned in some period. May I even deprived off a decent burial."
  • D. "If I am lying, the curse of Allah be on me and may I be drowned in some period. May I even be deprived of a decent burial!"

Explanation: The preposition "of" is used to show possession or belonging. In this sentence, the speaker is saying that they may be deprived of something that they would normally have or deserve, which is a decent burial. The other options use incorrect prepositions or omit them altogether.

Correct answer: "If I am lying, the curse of Allah be on me and may I be drowned in some period. May I even be deprived of a decent burial!"

7315. Choose the correct option. He placed the book _ the vase on the table.

Moderate
  • A. Beside
  • B. After
  • C. On
  • D. In

Explanation: The correct preposition in this sentence is beside, which means next to something.

Correct answer: Beside

7316. Choose the correct option. I prefer fruits _ sweets.

Moderate
  • A. Then
  • B. On
  • C. Over
  • D. From

Explanation: We use prefer to say we like one thing or activity more than another. Over is used when there are two clear choices in the phrase. Think of over as setting a list of preferences and putting one over top the other. I prefer jogging over running and walking or as in this case, I prefer fruits over sweets.

Correct answer: Over

7317. Choose the correct option. The doctor is going _ vaccinate me tomorrow.

Moderate
  • A. To
  • B. On
  • C. At
  • D. With

Explanation: The expression, "going to", followed by a verb in the infinitive, allows us to express an idea in the near future as in this case the doctor is going to vaccinate me tomorrow.

Correct answer: To

7318. Choose the correct option. Are the boys still swimming _ the pool?

Moderate
  • A. Into
  • B. In
  • C. On
  • D. At

Explanation: It is correct, as "in" is a preposition in English grammar that is used to indicate location or position inside something "In" can also be used to indicate a specific time period, as in "I will be back in an hour." It can also be used to indicate inclusion, as in "There are three eggs in the basket".

Correct answer: In

7319. Choose the correct option. We are still a long way from _ home.

Moderate
  • A. A
  • B. An
  • C. The
  • D. No article

Explanation: Use the indefinite article a or an only with a singular count noun whose specific identity is not known to the reader. Use a before nouns that begin with a consonant sound, and use an before nouns that begin with a vowel sound.

Correct answer: No article

7320. Choose the correct option. I woke up _ five o'clock _ the morning.

Moderate
  • A. For ... in
  • B. At ... in
  • C. In ... at
  • D. At .. for

Explanation: "At" and "in" are the correct prepositions. The preposition "for" is used to refer to an extended period; a duration (how long something lasts). The preposition "in" is used to refer to periods of time during the day (not specific times), such as the morning. The preposition "at" is used to refer to specific times on the clock or points of time in the day; a precise time, such as five o'clock.

Correct answer: At ... in