He was killed ____ a highwayman ____ a dagger.
Correct answer(s):
- by, with
Subject
English Grammar
English grammar is the structure of expressions in the English language. This includes the structure of words, phrases, clauses and sentences. There are certain differences in grammar between the standard forms of British English, American English and Australian English, although these are inconspicuous compared with the lexical and pronunciation differences.
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Quizzes in English Grammar
The peasant refused to grovel ____ the feet of this master.
Correct answer(s):
- at
It is dangerous to intrude ____ the enemy’s camp.
Correct answer(s):
- on
I am not obsessed ____ such ideas as you are.
Correct answer(s):
- with
She was a devoted wife and looked ____ her husband.
Correct answer(s):
- after
I am ready to say this ____ her face.
Correct answer(s):
- on
Sometimes we have to put ____ with irksome or unpleasant situations.
Correct answer(s):
- up
Minority aspirations cannot forever be kept in check ____ the gun.
Correct answer(s):
- with
Your statement is very much similar ____ mine.
Correct answer(s):
- to
Exercise is beneficial ____ health.
Correct answer(s):
- to
Good sleep is necessary ____ good health.
Correct answer(s):
- for
The teacher has no control ____ the students.
Correct answer(s):
- over
I do not agree ____ you on this point.
Correct answer(s):
- with
Sugan’s story is devoid ____ truth.
Correct answer(s):
- of
He dispensed with the services ____ his dishonest clerk.
Correct answer(s):
- of
He has suffered heavy losses, yet he was rolling ____ wealth.
Correct answer(s):
- in
We traveled ____ a boat to reach Sri Lanka.
Correct answer(s):
- by
The Indian magpie indulges ____ a long flight.
Correct answer(s):
- in
There was no agreement ____ the great powers ____ a treaty to ban nuclear weapons.
Correct answer(s):
- in; for
Only the blood-stained road was a witness ____ his assassination.
Correct answer(s):
- to