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English grammar covers how words, phrases and clauses combine to form correct sentences. It includes tenses, parts of speech, prepositions, articles, voice, reported speech, agreement, infinitives, gerunds, adverb position, transitions, punctuation, sentence structure and inversion, with special attention to distinctions such as phrases versus clauses and active versus passive voice.
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- A. from
- B. on
- C. in
- D. towards
Explanation: In is used for the points of the compass: the sun rises in the east. On is used for contact with a surface, not for a direction.
Correct answer: in- A. in
- B. above
- C. on
- D. along
Explanation: On Earth is the standard expression for something existing on our planet.
Correct answer: on- A. with
- B. to
- C. of
- D. at
- E. from
Explanation: Argue is followed by with when identifying the person involved in the disagreement: argue with someone.
Correct answer: with- A. with
- B. of
- C. to
- D. from
- E. at
Explanation: The standard collocation is aware of, meaning conscious of or informed about something.
Correct answer: of- A. off
- B. at
- C. in
- D. on
- E. out
Explanation: Empty out is a phrasal verb meaning to become or make completely empty, so the sentence refers to the club emptying out at two in the…
Correct answer: out- A. of
- B. from
- C. at
- D. with
- E. to
Explanation: The expression come out of means to leave an enclosed place, such as an office.
Correct answer: of- A. to
- B. of
- C. with
- D. at
- E. on
Explanation: Sensible of means conscious or aware of something, so sensible of the difficulties is correct.
Correct answer: of- A. of
- B. from
- C. with
- D. to
- E. for
Explanation: The standard construction is “upbraid someone for something,” meaning to scold or criticise someone because of it.
Correct answer: for- A. Over
- B. On
- C. Behind
- D. To
Explanation: “Over” shows movement from one side of the fence to the other, typically by going above it.
Correct answer: Over- A. On
- B. In
- C. At
- D. From
Explanation: A pocket is an enclosed space, so the correct preposition is “in.” “On” is used for a surface rather than the inside of a pocket.
Correct answer: In- A. To
- B. at
- C. Until
- D. For
Explanation: “For my new house” expresses the intended purpose or destination of the cupboard.
Correct answer: For- A. by
- B. with
- C. at
- D. from
- E. on
Explanation: The fixed expression is “take someone by the hand,” meaning to grasp or lead someone by holding the hand.
Correct answer: by- A. for
- B. over
- C. of
- D. by
- E. on
Explanation: The verb suspect takes the preposition of when identifying a suspected wrongdoing: “suspect him of stealing.” For is used with accuse in a…
Correct answer: of- A. with
- B. of
- C. at
- D. to..
- E. on
Explanation: Someone is bound to a fixed object when tied or fastened to it, giving “bound to the stake.” At indicates location but does not express…
Correct answer: to..- A. on
- B. over
- C. at
- D. by
Explanation: Get over means recover from an illness, difficulty, or disappointment, so “got over his illness” is the correct phrasal verb.
Correct answer: over- A. him
- B. with
- C. to
- D. over
Explanation: The standard collocation is “heir to the throne,” where to shows the position or inheritance being claimed.
Correct answer: to- A. Out
- B. Of
- C. On
- D. In
Explanation: Set in means begin and continue, especially of weather or a season: “The rains have set in.” Set out means begin a journey or task, which…
Correct answer: In- A. away
- B. of
- C. with
- D. in
Explanation: Break away from means separate or become detached from someone or something, giving “broken away from his old friends.” The preposition…
Correct answer: away- A. for
- B. to
- C. of
- D. with
Explanation: The usual expression is “a memorial to” a person or quality, meaning something created in honour of it.
Correct answer: to- A. on
- B. upon
- C. against
- D. over
Explanation: Press against means exert force in contact with a surface, so the wheels press against the road.
Correct answer: against