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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. By
  • B. To
  • C. With
  • D. In

Explanation: "You should stick to your promise" is the correct option. This phrase means to remain committed to or follow through on a promise.

Correct answer: To
  • A. Of
  • B. Off
  • C. Out
  • D. In
  • E. By

Explanation: The correct answer is "off" because it effectively conveys the action of removing the injured player from the field.

Correct answer: Off
  • A. Of
  • B. Off
  • C. Over
  • D. In
  • E. At

Explanation: Option B is correct because 'off' is used to indicate disconnection or stopping the operation of something, such as turning off a tap to…

Correct answer: Off
  • A. Over
  • B. Of
  • C. At
  • D. On

Explanation: The preposition "at" is commonly used to indicate a specific location or place.

Correct answer: At
  • A. Of
  • B. To
  • C. On
  • D. As

Explanation: In this specific sentence, "to" is the correct preposition to use with the verb "vaccinate" because it indicates thedirection or purpose…

Correct answer: To
  • A. On
  • B. Of
  • C. In
  • D. To

Explanation: The correct preposition to complete the sentence is "in." Using "in" suggests that the crash happened within the foggy conditions…

Correct answer: In
  • A. Off
  • B. At
  • C. An
  • D. Of

Explanation: The correct preposition to use is 'of'. In the phrase 'a cup of tea', 'of' indicates that the tea is contained within the cup, showing a…

Correct answer: Of
  • A. Too
  • B. To
  • C. Under
  • D. An

Explanation: 'To' is a preposition and a versatile little word that can be used to say many things.

Correct answer: To
  • A. To
  • B. On
  • C. Upon
  • D. At

Explanation: Telling someone something to their face means to say something directly and unambiguously to one, especially when it is something…

Correct answer: To
  • A. From, with
  • B. By, at
  • C. Through, far
  • D. By, with

Explanation: The first blank needs a preposition, that shows property and accountability, hence 'by' is the best choice here.The second blank needs a…

Correct answer: By, with
  • A. Bring a glass of water for her.
  • B. To bring a glass of water for me.
  • C. To bring a glass of water for her.
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The key to solving these questions is to read this sentence in your head while filling each option in the blank.

Correct answer: To bring a glass of water for her.
  • A. Beyond
  • B. By
  • C. Down
  • D. From

Explanation: "Beyond" is not correct because it means past or on the other side of something.

Correct answer: Down
  • A. Be
  • B. Can
  • C. Has
  • D. Have

Explanation: The sentence requires a word that fits grammatically and logically in the expression 'must _ back by six o'clock.' The correct choice is…

Correct answer: Be
  • A. In
  • B. On
  • C. At
  • D. To

Explanation: The word 'in' is a preposition. A preposition is, in a sense, a connector.

Correct answer: In
  • A. On
  • B. Upon
  • C. In
  • D. Over

Explanation: 'Upon' is a preposition. up and on; upward so as to get or be on: He climbed upon his horse and rode off.

Correct answer: Upon
  • A. Of
  • B. Off
  • C. To
  • D. With

Explanation: Of is a preposition that indicates relationships between other words, such as belonging, things made of other things, things that contain…

Correct answer: Of
  • A. Through
  • B. By
  • C. In
  • D. From

Explanation: Through can be used as a preposition, an adverb, and an adjective. It has several meanings, including "from one side to the other," "from…

Correct answer: Through
  • A. At
  • B. In
  • C. On
  • D. About

Explanation: OPTION A: 'At' is used for precise times. e.g. At 10:30 am, at night, at dawn, etc.OPTION B: 'In' is used for months, years, decades…

Correct answer: On
  • A. In
  • B. Into
  • C. Inside
  • D. None

Explanation: The word inside implies that the thing is physically enclosed - it is in a container (a box, a vehicle, a building with walls, etc.).This…

Correct answer: Inside
  • A. At
  • B. In
  • C. Around
  • D. Under

Explanation: "At" refers to a specific time, place or position. In this case, as time is mentioned "At" is most suitable.

Correct answer: At