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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. with
- B. to
- C. from
- D. None
Explanation: The standard expression for a marriage engagement is “engaged to someone.” “Engaged with” usually means occupied with or involved in an…
Correct answer: to- A. from
- B. with
- C. to
- D. of
Explanation: The standard collocation is “familiar to someone,” meaning recognisable by that person.
Correct answer: to- A. by
- B. with
- C. to
- D. of
Explanation: “Nice of them” praises their action or behaviour, as in “It was nice of them to help.” “Nice with” does not express this meaning.
Correct answer: of- A. to
- B. on
- C. of
- D. at
Explanation: Indifferent is followed by “to” when someone shows no concern or interest, as in “indifferent to criticism.” The other prepositions do not…
Correct answer: to- A. to
- B. at
- C. for
- D. over
Explanation: The expression “feel sorry for someone” shows sympathy or regret on that person’s behalf.
Correct answer: for- A. to
- B. by
- C. none
- D. for
Explanation: “Leave for” means to depart in the direction of a place, so the sentence is “The Prime Minister leaves for the UK.” “To” is used with…
Correct answer: for- A. of
- B. with
- C. from
- D. by
Explanation: The standard collocation is “scared of,” as in “She is scared of a snake.” “From,” “with,” and “by” do not normally follow scared when…
Correct answer: of- A. of
- B. to
- C. both A & B
- D. None
Explanation: “Obedient to” is the fixed expression used for obeying a person or authority: “She is obedient to him.” “Obedient of” is not standard usage.
Correct answer: to- A. from
- B. than
- C. of
- D. to
Explanation: “Superior to” is a fixed comparative construction, even though other comparatives may take “than”: “Congregational prayer is superior to…
Correct answer: to- A. interfered with
- B. interfered from
- C. interfered upon
- D. interfered into
Explanation: The fixed construction is “interfere with” something, meaning to obstruct or hinder it.
Correct answer: interfered with471. Modern industry abounds _____ opportunities for young people with good scientific qualifications.
- A. In
- B. With
- C. Into
- D. For
Explanation: The fixed expression is “abounds with,” meaning “contains or has in large quantities.” “Abounds in” is also used in English, but “with…
Correct answer: With- A. With
- B. Into
- C. In
- D. By
Explanation: Abide by means to accept, obey, or follow a rule or decision. Therefore, the players agreed to follow the referee’s decision.
Correct answer: By- A. Moment
- B. Second
- C. Hour
- D. Time
Explanation: The fixed expression is “at the moment,” meaning now or at the present time.
Correct answer: Moment- A. in
- B. into
- C. on
- D. with
Explanation: The fixed expression is “burst into tears,” meaning suddenly began to cry.
Correct answer: into- A. of
- B. down
- C. off
- D. about
Explanation: To brush off a threat means to dismiss it or treat it as unimportant. “Brush down” means clean or smooth something, so it does not fit…
Correct answer: off- A. Up
- B. Down
- C. About
- D. Around
Explanation: To bring up a matter means to mention or introduce it for discussion. “Bring about” means cause something to happen, which is not the…
Correct answer: Up- A. To
- B. With
- C. At
- D. on
Explanation: The standard collocation is “concerned with,” meaning involved in or interested in something.
Correct answer: With- A. With
- B. Of
- C. To
- D. from
Explanation: Deprive is followed by “of” when someone is denied possession of something: “deprive someone of something.” The other prepositions do not…
Correct answer: Of- A. To
- B. On
- C. With
- D. Upon
Explanation: The usual construction is “annoyed with someone,” whereas “annoyed at” is more commonly used for a situation or action.
Correct answer: With- A. out
- B. with
- C. by
- D. in
Explanation: The phrasal verb “point out” means to draw attention to or identify something, so “pointed out an error” is correct.
Correct answer: out