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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. In
- B. On
- C. At
- D. To
Explanation: "In" is used in space and in this case the test. "On" would be used to indicate position.
Correct answer: In- 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- A. On
- B. In
- C. Up
- D. Down
Explanation: 'On' is concerned with shorter, more specific periods of time.'Down' is used as a preposition (followed by a noun) and after the verb 'to…
Correct answer: Up- A. On
- B. In
- C. Out
- D. Of
Explanation: The preposition "in" can be used to refer to a particular period of time.The sentence "The students walk five kilometres to school, so…
Correct answer: In- A. In
- B. On
- C. At
- D. To
Explanation: The preposition "at" is used to refer to arrival at a particular position or achieving a particular state.
Correct answer: At- A. With
- B. Away
- C. Off
- D. From
Explanation: The preposition "from" is used with "part" to indicate separation or moving away from someone or something.
Correct answer: From- A. On, at
- B. At, in
- C. At, on
- D. At, upon
Explanation: Usually, the preposition that is used to refer to time is ''at''. In some cases, ''by'' may also be used.
Correct answer: At, in- A. Off
- B. At
- C. Of
- D. In
Explanation: The preposition of is used to show the relation of one thing to another.Off can be used as an adverb or a proposition.
Correct answer: Of- A. In
- B. On
- C. Into
- D. By
Explanation: This is the most appropriate choice as "poke your nose into my affairs" is the standard expression meaning to interfere or meddle in…
Correct answer: Into- A. Over
- B. On
- C. Towards
- D. About
Explanation: "Lean on" implies relying or depending on something, which fits the context of favoring or supporting the side of mercy.
Correct answer: On- A. About
- B. In
- C. On
- D. Of
Explanation: The phrasal verb "confide" usually goes with the preposition "in", and it is actually an idiom
Correct answer: In- A. In
- B. At
- C. Against
- D. Regarding
Explanation: The preposition "at" is used with "exert" to indicate the target or focus of effort.
Correct answer: At- A. Off
- B. Of
- C. Out
- D. In
Explanation: "Off" is used here as it shows disconnection from a person, place or object, i.e away from someone or something, in this case the field.
Correct answer: Off- A. On
- B. Up
- C. Off
- D. Under
Explanation: "Up" is correct because the phrase "make up a story" is an idiom meaning to invent or fabricate a story, usually to explain or excuse…
Correct answer: Up- A. For
- B. In
- C. Below
- D. On
Explanation: We use for to talk about a purpose or a reason for something. The plane will stay on the runway for five minutes.
Correct answer: For4396. Choose the correct option.The plane wasn't allowed to take _ because of bad weather conditions.
- A. On
- B. Up
- C. Off
- D. To
Explanation: "Off" is correct because the phrasal verb "take off" means to leave the ground and begin to fly.
Correct answer: Off- A. Above
- B. Around
- C. In
- D. On
Explanation: The correct preposition is "in". The preposition "in" is used to refer to periods of time, including seasons, such as spring.
Correct answer: In- A. Got into
- B. Got in
- C. Get into
- D. Get in
Explanation: 'Got into' the house is the correct answer. The sentence involves a phrasal verb 'got into' which means enter into the house.
Correct answer: Got into- 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…
Correct answer: Over- 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