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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. Noun
- B. 'Pronoun
- C. Preposition
- D. 'Verb
Explanation: 'In' is a preposition. It is used to indicate location or position within something.
Correct answer: Preposition- A. Noun
- B. 'Pronoun
- C. Preposition
- D. Verb
Explanation: 'In' is a preposition. It is used to indicate location or position within something.
Correct answer: Preposition- A. At
- B. For
- C. In
- D. On
Explanation: The preposition "in" indicates that the goals were scored during the time period of the first half of the match.
Correct answer: In- A. It
- B. For
- C. In
- D. At
Explanation: "In five or ten minutes" shows the duration of time after which the action will be completed.
Correct answer: In- A. For
- B. At
- C. On
- D. To
Explanation: "Waiting for" is the correct phrasal verb meaning to anticipate or expect something.
Correct answer: For- A. On
- B. For
- C. By
- D. With
Explanation: We use the phrase "agree with someone" when we mean that we share the same opinion as that person.
Correct answer: With4327. She is fond _ chocolate.
- A. On
- B. Of
- C. In
- D. At
Explanation: The correct phrase is "fond of". Certain adjectives are always followed by specific prepositions.
Correct answer: Of- A. On
- B. In
- C. Over
- D. Out
Explanation: "On" is used to indicate a surface, in this case, the surface of the island.
Correct answer: On- A. On; on
- B. By; by
- C. In; on
- D. By; at
Explanation: Both "by air" and "by sea" are correct expressions for means of travel.
Correct answer: By; by- A. With
- B. At
- C. In
- D. On
Explanation: "Rely on" is the correct phrasal verb meaning to depend on someone.
Correct answer: On- A. With
- B. To
- C. At
- D. On
Explanation: "Attend to" means to take care of or deal with something.
Correct answer: To- A. With
- B. For
- C. By
- D. To
Explanation: "Cooperated with" indicates working together.
Correct answer: With- A. Of
- B. At
- C. Over
- D. By
Explanation: We use "hopeful of" when expressing hope or expectation about something.
Correct answer: Of- A. By
- B. On
- C. For
- D. During
Explanation: "On the weekend" is used for specific time references.
Correct answer: On- A. At
- B. In
- C. Under
- D. On
Explanation: The word "under" shows the relationship between the cat and the table, which makes it a preposition.
Correct answer: Under- A. After
- B. Off
- C. For
- D. From
Explanation: "Enter for" means to register or sign up for a competition.
Correct answer: For- A. At
- B. Out
- C. For
- D. About
Explanation: "Back out" is a phrasal verb meaning to withdraw from an agreement.
Correct answer: Out- A. About
- B. For
- C. At
- D. Of
Explanation: We use "frightened of" to show fear about something. Here, it means "She is scared of losing her life".
Correct answer: Of4339. 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; down- 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; away