All Free English MCQs with Answers

1941. He writes ___ ink.

• A. WITH
• B. IN
• C. FOR
• D. ON

Explanation: The standard expression is “write in ink,” where in identifies the substance used for writing. “With” can refer to a writing instrument, as in “write with a pen,” but not normally to ink itself.

1942. The words in these books will be of value_________ you.

• A. To
• B. For
• C. On
• D. None of these

Explanation: The fixed construction is “of value to someone,” meaning useful or beneficial to that person. “For” may occur in other expressions, but not in this standard pattern.

1943. He belongs________ a noble family.

• A. with
• B. to
• C. among
• D. in

Explanation: The verb “belong” takes the preposition “to” when showing membership or connection, as in “belong to a family.” The other prepositions do not fit this construction.

1944. ___________ the bad weather, the outdoor party was rescheduled.

• A. Because of
• B. In order to
• C. Despite
• D. None of these

Explanation: Because of introduces the cause of the rescheduling: the party was rescheduled because of the bad weather. Despite would mean the party was rescheduled notwithstanding the weather, which gives a different relationship.

1945. I prefer tea_______coffee.

• A. to
• B. than
• C. then
• D. of

Explanation: The fixed construction is prefer X to Y, so the sentence takes to before coffee. Than is used with comparative forms such as better than, not with prefer.

1946. Please wait for me. I will be finished _______ five or ten minutes.

• A. at
• B. in
• C. by
• D. from

Explanation: Use in for a period measured from now into the future: the work will be finished in five or ten minutes. By means no later than a specified time, not the amount of time required.

1947. The railway track runs ______ the river.

• A. over
• B. across
• C. by
• D. on

Explanation: Across is used when something extends from one side of a river to the other or crosses its course. By would mean beside the river, while over normally suggests passing above it.

1948. The book is______the mug and pen.

• A. In
• B. Among
• C. Between
• D. Of

Explanation: Between is used for a position involving two separate objects, so the book is between the mug and the pen. Among is generally used for more than two people or things considered as a group.

1949. A good judge never jumps _________the conclusion.

• A. In
• B. To
• C. on
• D. At

Explanation: The fixed expression is “jump to a conclusion,” meaning to form an opinion without sufficient evidence. “Jump at” means to accept or seize an opportunity eagerly, not to reach a conclusion.

1950. The Students protested _____ the ill-treatment of their leader.

• A. over
• B. to
• C. against
• D. for

Explanation: Protest against is the standard combination when objecting to mistreatment, injustice, or a policy. “Protest to” refers to the person or authority to whom the complaint is made.