He drove . . . . . . . . me without stopping and drove off . . . . . . . . the centre of town.
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
"Past" indicates motion from one side of something to the other (driving past the speaker). "Towards" indicates movement in the direction of a destination (the centre of town).
Question 2 of 20
💡 Hint
The plane will be sanctioned . . . . . . . . a fortnight.
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
"Within" indicates that an action will happen before the end of a given time period (a fortnight, which is 14 days).
Question 3 of 20
💡 Hint
Sana was starring . . . . . . . . me.
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
The verb "stare" (spelled here as starring) is followed by the preposition "at" to indicate the specific target of the gaze.
Question 4 of 20
💡 Hint
I brought him . . . . . . . . with great difficulty.
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
The phrasal verb "bring up" means to raise and care for a child until they are an adult. Here, it implies raising him was a difficult task.
Question 5 of 20
💡 Hint
. . . . . . . . all, you should make sure there are no typos.
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
The phrase "above all" means "most importantly" or "more than anything else." It fits perfectly to emphasize the instruction.
Question 6 of 20
💡 Hint
When the man saw the police car, he cleared . . . . . . . . as fast as his legs could carry him.
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
Note: While the provided answer key indicates 'of', in standard English, the phrasal verb to run away quickly is usually "cleared off" or "cleared out". Assuming the key is strict, Option A is recorded.
Question 7 of 20
💡 Hint
Come to my house . . . . . . . . half-past ten.
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
The preposition "at" is used to specify exact times on a clock, such as "at half-past ten."
Question 8 of 20
💡 Hint
You should apply . . . . . . . . that post.
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
When requesting a job, position, or opportunity, the correct phrasal verb to use is "apply for" (e.g., apply for a post/job/loan).
Question 9 of 20
💡 Hint
Would you like to come . . . . . . . . us?
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
The preposition "with" is used to indicate accompanying someone. "Come with us" means to join or accompany the group.
Question 10 of 20
💡 Hint
It gets very cold . . . . . . . . winter.
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
The preposition "in" is correctly used with seasons, as well as months, years, and centuries (e.g., "in winter", "in 1999").
Question 11 of 20
💡 Hint
He agreed . . . . . . . . my demands.
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
You "agree to" a proposal, plan, or demand. (Contrast this with "agree with," which is used when agreeing with a person or an opinion).
Question 12 of 20
💡 Hint
There is a strong friendship . . . . . . . . Suman and Sahil.
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
"Between" is the correct preposition when referring to a relationship, connection, or interaction involving two distinct individuals or things.
Question 13 of 20
💡 Hint
He persisted . . . . . . . . silly ideas?
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
The verb "persist" is followed by the preposition "in" when referring to continuing firmly or obstinately in a particular course of action or thought.
Question 14 of 20
💡 Hint
My friend got the chance to talk . . . . . . . . the minister.
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
"Talk to" is a standard phrase indicating the direction of one's words toward a specific person.
Question 15 of 20
💡 Hint
I shall be ready . . . . . . . . a moment.
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
"In" is used to indicate a period of time before an event happens or is completed. "In a moment" means after a very short amount of time.
Question 16 of 20
💡 Hint
She will come here . . . . . . . . the evening.
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
The preposition "in" is standard for referring to general parts of the day, such as "in the morning," "in the afternoon," and "in the evening."
Question 17 of 20
💡 Hint
The region is noted . . . . . . . . its cattle.
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
The adjective "noted" is followed by "for" to indicate the reason someone or something is famous or well-known.
Question 18 of 20
💡 Hint
Rita takes . . . . . . . . her father.
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
The phrasal verb "take after" means to resemble a parent or older relative in appearance, personality, or behavior.
Question 19 of 20
💡 Hint
The man died . . . . . . . . cancer.
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
When referring to a direct cause of death, such as a disease or illness, the correct preposition is "of" (e.g., "died of cancer").
Question 20 of 20
💡 Hint
The French army blew the bugle . . . . . . . . the start of the battle.
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
"At" is used to denote a specific point in time or a specific event, in this case, the exact moment the battle started.