ENGLISH
GRAMMER MCQs
Practice solved ENGLISH MCQs for this class with answers and explanations.
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Q21
My dad was delighted when I showed him my result. The sentence is:
Explanation
This is a complex sentence because it contains one independent clause, "My dad was delighted," and one dependent clause, "when I showed him my result," introduced by "when".
Q22
She is responsible _____ organizing the event.
Explanation
The adjective “responsible” is followed by the preposition “for” when referring to a duty, task, or action. Therefore, the correct sentence is: She is responsible for organizing the event.
Q23
They arrived _____ the village before sunset.
Explanation
The preposition “at” is used with “arrive” when referring to a specific place or destination.
Q24
The workers protested _____ low wages.
Explanation
The preposition “against” is used to express opposition to something, such as low wages.
Q25
He is capable _____ handling difficult situations.
Explanation
The adjective “capable” is followed by the preposition “of”, usually before a noun or an -ing form.
Q26
The book was written _____ a famous author.
Explanation
The preposition “by” identifies the person who performs an action in a passive sentence.
Q27
We walked _____ the river bank.
Explanation
The preposition “along” means moving beside and following the length of something.
Q28
The teacher explained the lesson _____ the students.
Explanation
The verb “explain” is commonly followed by “to” before the person receiving the explanation.
Q29
The teacher was pleased _____ the student's performance.
Explanation
The expression “pleased with” is used to show satisfaction with a person or thing.
Q30
He is famous _____ his bravery.
Explanation
The expression “famous for” identifies the quality or achievement for which someone is known.
Q31
She prefers tea _____ coffee.
Explanation
“Prefer ... over ...” is an accepted construction for expressing a preference between two things.
Q32
The meeting was postponed _____ next week.
Explanation
“Until” indicates the time up to which something is delayed or postponed.
Q33
He is addicted _____ smoking.
Explanation
The adjective “addicted” is followed by “to”, including before a gerund such as “smoking”.
Q34
The child hid _____ the bed.
Explanation
The preposition “under” indicates a position below something, such as a bed.
Q35
He was accused _____ theft.
Explanation
The verb “accuse” is followed by “of” when stating the wrongdoing someone is alleged to have committed.
Q36
The train moved _____ the platform slowly.
Explanation
“Away from” indicates movement in a direction that takes the train farther from the platform.
Q37
The word "childhood" is a:
Explanation
“Childhood” is a noun because it names the period of being a child. The suffix “-hood” often forms abstract nouns.
Q38
The word "creative" is a:
Explanation
“Creative” is an adjective because it describes someone or something that shows creativity or imagination.
Q39
The word "fortunately" is a:
Explanation
“Fortunately” is an adverb because it describes an event or situation as happening in a fortunate way.
Q40
The word "someone" is a:
Explanation
“Someone” is an indefinite pronoun used to refer to an unspecified person.