WREN & MARTIN's english grammar-MCQ | Set 3 Prepositions | Articles | Phrases

 

English Grammar — MCQ | Set 3 Prepositions | Articles | Phrases Class 9 / 1st Year Intermediate

Q1. (Prepositions) Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: "He is very much addicted _______ playing video games." A. with B. for C. to D. in

Q2. (Articles) Fill in the blank with the correct article: "He joined _______ Indian Army after completing his graduation." A. a B. an C. the D. no article needed

Q3. (Phrases) Choose the correct meaning of the phrase: "She broke down when she heard the sad news." A. Fell down suddenly B. Lost emotional control and began crying C. Became very angry D. Fainted immediately

Q4. (Prepositions) Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: "The child was very much afraid _______ the barking dog." A. from B. with C. about D. of

Q5. (Articles) Fill in the blank with the correct article: "_______ honest person is always respected in society." A. A B. An C. The D. No article needed

Q6. (Phrases) Choose the correct meaning of the phrase: "The doctor asked him to cut down on oily food." A. Stop eating completely B. Reduce the amount gradually C. Cut food into small pieces D. Avoid food at night only

Q7. (Prepositions) Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: "She is very much devoted _______ her studies." A. for B. about C. with D. to

Q8. (Articles) Fill in the blank with the correct article: "_______ Netherlands is a beautiful country in Europe." A. A B. An C. The D. No article needed

Q9. (Phrases) Choose the correct meaning of the phrase: "He always stands by his friends in times of trouble." A. Stands near his friends B. Supports and remains loyal to C. Watches his friends carefully D. Avoids his friends deliberately

Q10. (Prepositions) Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: "She was very much annoyed _______ her brother's behaviour." A. on B. for C. with D. about

Answers with Explanations

Q1. ✅ C — to. The correct preposition after addicted is always to. This is a fixed idiomatic usage in English. Structure: addicted + to + noun/gerund. Correct: He is very much addicted to playing video games. Similarly: addicted to smoking, addicted to alcohol, addicted to social media. Using with, for, or in is incorrect.

Q2. ✅ C — the. The definite article the is always used before the names of armed forces, organisations, and institutions that are unique. The Indian Army, The Navy, The Air Force, The United Nations all follow this rule. These are specific and unique institutions identified by the definite article the to distinguish them from all others.

Q3. ✅ B — Lost emotional control and began crying. Break down is a phrasal verb that has several meanings depending on context. When used in an emotional context, it means to suddenly lose emotional control and begin crying or become very distressed. It is commonly used to describe a person who is overwhelmed by grief, sadness, or shock upon hearing bad news.

Q4. ✅ D — of. The correct preposition after afraid is always of. This is a fixed and commonly tested grammatical usage. Structure: afraid + of + noun/gerund. Correct: The child was very much afraid of the barking dog. Similarly: afraid of snakes, afraid of failure, afraid of the dark. Using from, with, or about after afraid is incorrect.

Q5. ✅ B — An. Though h is a consonant, the word honest has a silent h and begins with a vowel sound /ɒ/ (like on-est). The rule for articles is based on the sound of the word, not its spelling. When a word begins with a vowel sound, an is used. Other similar examples: an hour, an honour, an heir, an honest mistake.

Q6. ✅ B — Reduce the amount gradually. Cut down on is a phrasal verb meaning to reduce the quantity or frequency of something, especially a habit or food item. It does not mean to stop completely — that would be give up or cut out. It implies a gradual and conscious reduction. Examples: cut down on sugar, cut down on expenses, cut down on screen time.

Q7. ✅ D — to. The correct preposition after devoted is always to. This is a fixed idiomatic usage in English. Structure: devoted + to + noun/gerund. Correct: She is very much devoted to her studies. Similarly: devoted to her family, devoted to his work, devoted to serving others. Using for, about, or with after devoted is incorrect.

Q8. ✅ C — The. The definite article the is always used before the names of countries that are plural in form or contain words like kingdom, states, republic, or union. The Netherlands, The United States, The United Kingdom, The Philippines all follow this rule. These names suggest a group or collection of states or regions unified under one name.

Q9. ✅ B — Supports and remains loyal to. Stand by is a phrasal verb meaning to support, remain faithful to, or stay loyal to someone, especially during a time of difficulty, trouble, or crisis. It implies steadfast loyalty and unwavering support. Examples: stand by a friend, stand by a decision, stand by one's principles. It is different from stand near (physical proximity).

Q10. ✅ C — with. The correct preposition after annoyed when referring to a person is with. When referring to a thing, situation, or action, about or at is used. Since the sentence refers to being annoyed with a person (her brother) for his behaviour, with is the correct preposition. Correct: She was very much annoyed with her brother's behaviour.

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