All Free English MCQs with Answers

1971. I don't want to argue ______you?

• A. at
• B. to
• C. of
• D. with
• E. from

Explanation: Argue is followed by with when identifying the person involved in the disagreement: argue with someone. The preposition at is used for a target of anger or criticism, not normally for the person in an argument.

1972. I was aware ______ the problems parents were facing?

• A. of
• B. with
• C. to
• D. from
• E. at

Explanation: The standard collocation is aware of, meaning conscious of or informed about something. Aware with, to, and at are not correct combinations in this sense.

1973. The club usually empties _____ about two in the morning?

• A. off
• B. at
• C. in
• D. out
• E. on

Explanation: Empty out is a phrasal verb meaning to become or make completely empty, so the sentence refers to the club emptying out at two in the morning. Off, in, and on do not form the required expression here.

1974. Danish came out ____ his office, looking tired and worried.

• A. with
• B. from
• C. at
• D. of
• E. to

Explanation: The expression come out of means to leave an enclosed place, such as an office. From can indicate origin, but out of is the natural construction when describing movement from inside to outside.

1975. We are sensible _____ the difficulties he faces?

• A. to
• B. of
• C. with
• D. at
• E. on

Explanation: Sensible of means conscious or aware of something, so sensible of the difficulties is correct. Sensible to generally means capable of responding to an influence or stimulus.

1976. He was upbraided _______ his slovenly appearance?

• A. of
• B. for
• C. with
• D. to
• E. from

Explanation: The standard construction is “upbraid someone for something,” meaning to scold or criticise someone because of it. The other prepositions do not fit this verb pattern.

1977. I saw the horse jump ______ the fence.

• A. Behind
• B. On
• C. Over
• D. To

Explanation: “Over” shows movement from one side of the fence to the other, typically by going above it. “On” would mean landing or resting on its surface.

1978. I found my car keys ______ my pocket.

• A. On
• B. In
• C. At
• D. From

Explanation: A pocket is an enclosed space, so the correct preposition is “in.” “On” is used for a surface rather than the inside of a pocket.

1979. I purchased a cupboard ________ my new house.

• A. To
• B. at
• C. Until
• D. For

Explanation: “For my new house” expresses the intended purpose or destination of the cupboard. “To” would normally indicate movement toward a place, not an item bought for use there.

1980. He took his brother ____ the hand.

• A. from
• B. with
• C. at
• D. by
• E. on

Explanation: The fixed expression is “take someone by the hand,” meaning to grasp or lead someone by holding the hand. The other prepositions do not fit this idiom.