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English Grammar Test - 57

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Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

The public are cautioned _____ pick pockets.

  1. of

  2. for

  3. against

  4. to

  5. off


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Phrqasal usage. 'Cautioned against' refers to be in prepared to avoid a danger or harm.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

I have been working hard _____ arithmetic.

  1. on

  2. at

  3. by

  4. in

  5. over


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

We use preposition 'in' for subjects and 'at' for practices. Here arithematic is treated as a practice (calculations), and thus 'at' is the correct option.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

This is a matter ____ little importance.

  1. of

  2. for

  3. to

  4. under

  5. by


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Idiomatic usage. 'Matter of little importance' means a matter of low significance, or something ordinary.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

I am sorry _______ what I have done.

  1. of

  2. for

  3. by

  4. to

  5. over


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Preposition 'for' is used as a function word to indicate purpose.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

It has been raining ______ yesterday.

  1. of

  2. for

  3. by

  4. from

  5. since


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

'Since' refers to a definite past time until now.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

You must settle it ______ yourself.

  1. on

  2. at

  3. by

  4. from

  5. over


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Prepositional usage. By here refers to person responsible.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

We suffered _____ your neglect.

  1. on

  2. at

  3. by

  4. from

  5. over


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'Suffered from' here refers to because of.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

Do not cry ______ spilt milk.

  1. on

  2. at

  3. by

  4. from

  5. over


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

'To cry over spilt milk' is an idiom which means to regret in vain for what cannot be undone or rectified.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

It is ten 'o' clock _____ my watch.

  1. on

  2. at

  3. by

  4. from

  5. over


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'By my watch' is the correct usage which refers to 'with respect to'.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

I will sit _____ my desk to do my lesson.

  1. on

  2. at

  3. by

  4. upon

  5. over


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

We sit 'on' the chair, but 'at' the table or desk. At refers to in or near the area occupied by.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

He ran _____ the road.

  1. along

  2. across

  3. over

  4. upon

  5. on


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Though 'along' can be used here, but the best usage is 'across' which refers to on, at, or from the other side of.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

There is nothing new _____ the sun.

  1. of

  2. for

  3. against

  4. under

  5. below


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Under the sun is an idiom which refers to everything which exists and is possible.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

This work is ______ his capacity.

  1. against

  2. across

  3. under

  4. beyond

  5. over


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Beyond refers to the degree or amount greater than.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

A ladder is leaned ______ the wall

  1. against

  2. across

  3. over

  4. beyond

  5. below


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Leaned against' refers to in contact with so as to rest or press on.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

The plane flies ______ Mumbai and Delhi.

  1. against

  2. across

  3. along

  4. beyond

  5. between


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Between is used for two things, places, person etc.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

Nothing will come _____ nothing.

  1. through

  2. for

  3. before

  4. of

  5. with


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Preposition 'of' here refers to originating at or from.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

I would do anything ______ that.

  1. through

  2. for

  3. before

  4. of

  5. with


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

For is used to indicate object, aim or pupose.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

He was left ______ dead on the field.

  1. to

  2. for

  3. by

  4. of

  5. with


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Idimatic usage. 'Left for dead' means left to die.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

I will do it ______ all you may say.

  1. through

  2. for

  3. before

  4. of

  5. with


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

For is used to indicate aim, object or purpose.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

India, ____ all thy faults I love thee well.

  1. through

  2. for

  3. before

  4. of

  5. with


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Preposition 'with' refers to in company of, accompanying detail or condition.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

The life boat made straight ______ the sinking ship.

  1. through

  2. for

  3. before

  4. of

  5. with


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

For is used to indicate object, aim or purpose

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

He was found guilty _______ manslaughter.

  1. to

  2. for

  3. from

  4. of

  5. with


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Of here refers to accused of.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

_____ have short hair?

  1. Did you use to

  2. Was you used to

  3. Did you getting used to

  4. Would you

  5. You would


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

When we ask a question in past tense, we use auxilary 'did' (past of do/does). Now from option 1 and option 3, the latter seems to be grammatically correct.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

It is cool ______ May.

  1. through

  2. for

  3. over

  4. of

  5. with


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

For in this case is used to show an exceptional case.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the correct option.

They quarreled ______ themselves.

  1. against

  2. across

  3. among

  4. beyond

  5. between


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Among is used for more than two people to refer each with the other. Though between can be used here, but until we are sure that we are talking about two people, we prefer 'among'.

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