English Grammar and Vocabulary Quiz

Both "despite" and "in spite of" correctly mean "without being affected by" or "although" - they show contrast. Note that "despite of" is incorrect - despite is never followed by "of". "In spite of" must always be three words, not two.

The verb "prefer" takes the preposition "to" in comparative structures: "prefer X to Y" means liking X more than Y. This is a fixed grammatical pattern. "Than" is used with "would rather" (would rather X than Y), not with "prefer".

When describing someone's skill or ability, we use "good at" - the preposition "at" indicates proficiency or competence in something. "Good with" describes how someone interacts with others or objects; "good for" indicates benefit or purpose; "good in" is rarely used for skills.

When expressing agreement with something (an idea, opinion, statement, or proposal), we say "agree to it" or "agree with it". Both are grammatically correct in different contexts. "To" works for proposals or decisions; "with" works for opinions or statements. The answer key lists "to".

The verb 'disagree' is followed by the preposition 'with' when referring to a person. 'Disagree to' means rejecting a proposal or idea. 'Disagree for' is not standard English usage.

British English uses 'at the weekend' while American English prefers 'on the weekend'. Since 'at' is marked correct, this follows British conventions. 'In the weekend' is incorrect in both dialects.

'Lie to someone' is the correct phrase meaning to deliberately say something untrue to them. 'Lie with' is incorrect (that would mean 'sleep with'). 'Lie on' has a different meaning entirely.

'At midnight' refers to a precise time point (12:00 AM). 'In midnight' and 'on midnight' are incorrect - 'in' is for months/years/seasons and 'on' is for specific days. Note the typo 'proposition' instead of 'preposition' in option A.

The verb 'enter' can be used transitively without a preposition when followed immediately by a location. 'He entered room' follows this pattern, though 'the room' would be more natural with a definite article. Prepositions like 'in' or 'into' are redundant after 'enter'.

In the construction 'X is called Y', when Y is a noun phrase, no preposition is used. 'Telugu is called the Italian of the East' correctly uses zero preposition. 'As' would create 'Telugu is called as the Italian', which is incorrect grammar.

Scissors is a plural noun (even though it refers to one object), so it takes a plural verb. 'My scissors are on the table' is correct. Using 'is' (singular) is a common error - scissors, pants, glasses, and similar words always take plural verbs.

The structure 'I don't think' followed by an independent clause doesn't require a conjunction or comma. 'I don't think he will come for party' (though 'for the party' would be better) stands correctly without so/that. Adding 'that' creates a noun clause which works but isn't required.

Shoes are counted in pairs. 'A pair of shoes' is the correct expression. 'Couple' typically refers to two people in a relationship, 'set' is for groups of related items, and 'none' is incorrect.

Similar to question 127731, 'I don't think' can be followed directly by an independent clause. 'I don't think its necessary' works without a conjunction. 'That' would create 'I don't think that its necessary', which is grammatically valid but not required.

'One of' is always followed by a plural noun. 'One of his friends' is correct because it refers to one person from a group of friends. The possessive forms friend's/friend' are grammatically incorrect in this context.

The verb 'discuss' is transitive and takes a direct object without a preposition. 'The group discussed benefits' (with 'the' before benefits) is correct. Adding 'about', 'with', or 'in' is redundant and incorrect - discuss doesn't need these prepositions.

Yen means a strong desire or craving (informal usage). Option B is correct. Sinister means threatening or evil, acknowledge means to recognize, and capitulate means to surrender. Only yen captures the meaning of a strong desire.

Maudlin means sentimental in a tearful, emotional, or effusive way, often after drinking. It perfectly matches the definition of effusively sentimental. The other options are unrelated: haughtiness means arrogance, apprehension means fear or anxiety, and disgust means strong aversion.