he spoke in favour____my selection.
Correct answer(s):
- of
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.
Quizzes in English Grammar
I am in need____money.have you any need____money now.
Correct answer(s):
- of,for
He was accused ____ theft
Correct answer(s):
- of
I am acuainted ____ him
Correct answer(s):
- with
I am accustomed ____ such a life
Correct answer(s):
- with
he is addicted ____ wine
Correct answer(s):
- to
He has affection ____ or towards me. He is affectionate ____ or towards me.
Correct answer(s):
- for,to
He aimed ____ the flying bird.
Correct answer(s):
- at
We are alarmed ____ the news. He is alarmed ____ my safety
Correct answer(s):
- at,for
Fifty shares were alloted ____ me
Correct answer(s):
- to
Keep aloof ____ such friends.
Correct answer(s):
- from
I have ____ an ambitious fame. I am not ambitious ____ fame
Correct answer(s):
- of,with
I have no appetite ____ food
Correct answer(s):
- for
I appealed ____ him ____ the post
Correct answer(s):
- to,for
Complete the sentence with appropriate idiom. Never ____ the poor.
Correct answer(s):
- look down upon
‘At a low ebb’ means-
Correct answer(s):
- Decreasing
The phrase ‘in high spirits’ means-
Correct answer(s):
- cheerful
“hitting below the belt” means:
Correct answer(s):
- doing something unfair in a competition
“Bon voyage” means:
Correct answer(s):
- Wish you a good trip
“To meet one’s Waterloo” means:
Correct answer(s):
- to meet one's final defeat