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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. into
- B. in
- C. to
- D. on
Explanation: Into is used after translate when something is changed from one language to another, as in “translate Arabic into English.”
Correct answer: into- A. in
- B. with
- C. on
- D. by
- E. of
Explanation: Succeed is followed by in before a gerund: “succeeded in killing.” The preposition in links the success to the activity achieved.
Correct answer: in- A. from
- B. of
- C. with
- D. by
Explanation: The usual expression is “trembling with cold,” where with identifies the condition causing the trembling.
Correct answer: with- A. at
- B. to
- C. from
- D. in
- 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…
Correct answer: in- A. from
- B. of
- C. with
- D. by
- E. at
Explanation: The standard collocation is “ashamed of,” meaning embarrassed or guilty about one’s conduct.
Correct answer: of- A. to
- B. at
- C. None of above
- D. Both A & B
Explanation: Home can function as an adverb of place after verbs of movement, so we say “comes home,” without to or at.
Correct answer: None of above- A. to
- B. at
- C. on
- D. for
- E. none
Explanation: Look for means try to find someone or something, so “for” fits the sentence.
Correct answer: for- A. of
- B. with
- C. from
- D. to
- E. at
Explanation: The fixed expression is “acquainted with,” meaning familiar with a person or thing.
Correct answer: with- 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.
Correct answer: on- A. for
- B. to
- C. at
- D. on
- E. by
Explanation: The standard collocation is “congratulate someone on something.” “For” is used with reasons in other constructions, but not in this…
Correct answer: on- A. for
- B. of
- C. with
- D. from
- E. about
Explanation: The usual collocation is “worried about,” meaning anxious regarding something.
Correct answer: about- A. of
- B. in
- C. at
- 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…
Correct answer: in- A. along
- B. at
- C. on
- D. in
Explanation: “In the night” refers to a period during the night and fits the literary style of this sentence.
Correct answer: in- A. on
- B. with
- C. of
- D. at
Explanation: To jest at something means to mock or make fun of it, so “at his poverty” is correct.
Correct answer: at- A. on
- B. to
- C. at
- D. with
Explanation: A person is “known to” someone when that person is familiar or recognized by them.
Correct answer: to- A. with
- B. of
- C. to
- D. at
- E. on
Explanation: The fixed expression is “proud of,” meaning pleased about the qualities or achievements of someone or something.
Correct answer: of- A. of
- B. from
- C. at
- D. by
- E. with
Explanation: “Covered with hair” describes something that has hair spread over its surface, so “with” is the natural preposition.
Correct answer: with- A. blamed for
- B. accused of
- C. found fault with for
- D. condemned for
Explanation: The standard pattern is “blame something for something,” so the weather was blamed for the poor harvest.
Correct answer: blamed for- A. with
- B. on
- C. for
- D. by
Explanation: The fixed expression is “exchange something for something else,” meaning to give one thing and receive another in return.
Correct answer: for- A. down
- B. on
- C. up
- D. over
Explanation: “Go over” means to review or examine something carefully, so it fits a plan being considered again.
Correct answer: over