Free Grammar MCQs with Answers

401. Translate this passage ____ English.

• A. to
• B. in
• C. into
• D. on

Explanation: Into is used after translate when something is changed from one language to another, as in “translate Arabic into English.”

402. He succeeded ____ killing the tiger.

• A. by
• B. with
• C. on
• D. in
• E. of

Explanation: Succeed is followed by in before a gerund: “succeeded in killing.” The preposition in links the success to the activity achieved.

403. My brother was trembling ____ cold.

• A. from
• B. with
• C. of
• D. by

Explanation: The usual expression is “trembling with cold,” where with identifies the condition causing the trembling. “From cold” is less idiomatic in this sentence.

404. Prime Minister has arrived ____ London.

• A. at
• B. to
• C. in
• D. from
• E. none

Explanation: In is used with cities and countries to show arrival within that place: “arrived in London.” At is used for a more specific point, while to usually follows movement verbs such as went.

405. He is now ashamed ____ his conduct.

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

Explanation: The standard collocation is “ashamed of,” meaning embarrassed or guilty about one’s conduct. The other prepositions do not form the normal expression.

406. He always comes _____ home late.

• A. to
• B. at
• C. Both A & B
• D. None of above

Explanation: Home can function as an adverb of place after verbs of movement, so we say “comes home,” without to or at. Both proposed prepositions are therefore incorrect.

407. I looked ____ you at the party, but I didn't see you.

• A. to
• B. at
• C. for
• D. on
• E. none

Explanation: Look for means try to find someone or something, so “for” fits the sentence. “Look at” means observe, while “look to” usually means rely on or expect something.

408. I am not acquainted ____ her father.

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

Explanation: The fixed expression is “acquainted with,” meaning familiar with a person or thing. The other prepositions do not form the standard collocation.

409. I told the tailor to put red buttons _____ the dress he is making for me.

• A. in
• B. at
• C. on
• D. over
• E. none

Explanation: Buttons are attached to the outer surface of a dress, so “on the dress” is the natural expression. “In” would suggest placement inside something.

410. We congratulate you ____ your achievement.

• A. for
• B. to
• C. on
• D. at
• E. by

Explanation: The standard collocation is “congratulate someone on something.” “For” is used with reasons in other constructions, but not in this expression.