Fill in the Blanks Questions

Multiple choice
  1. for

  2. by

  3. to

  4. with

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In passive voice, when indicating who performed an action, we use 'by'. The prayer song was sung BY a group of girls (the performers). 'For' indicates purpose/beneficiary, 'to' indicates direction/recipient, and 'with' indicates accompaniment - none correctly identify the performer.

Multiple choice
  1. to

  2. for

  3. by

  4. of

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'too difficult for' is the correct construction when describing something being excessively challenging for someone. 'Too difficult to' would need to be followed by an action (e.g., 'too difficult for her to complete'). 'Too difficult by' and 'too difficult of' are not standard English constructions in this context.

Multiple choice
  1. from

  2. to

  3. for

  4. the

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Rose from humble beginnings' is the correct phrase indicating advancement from a low starting point. The context shows someone moving up in the world through hard work, so 'from' correctly establishes the starting point. 'Rose to humble beginnings' would mean descending to poverty, which contradicts the context.

Multiple choice
  1. up

  2. of

  3. in

  4. at

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Taken in by' is a phrasal verb meaning to be deceived, tricked, or exploited by someone. In this context, a rogue (a dishonest person) has deceived or exploited the poor villager. 'Taken up by' means to be adopted or raised, 'taken of by' is incorrect grammar, and 'taken at by' doesn't have a standard meaning.

Multiple choice
  1. at

  2. into

  3. on

  4. by

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Point at' is the correct preposition when indicating or directing a finger or gesture toward someone or something. While 'point to' is also used in some contexts, 'point at' specifically indicates the target of the pointing gesture. 'Point into people' and 'point by people' don't convey the intended meaning.

Multiple choice
  1. on

  2. at

  3. to

  4. into

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Smiled at' is the standard expression when someone directs a smile toward another person. While 'smile to' exists, 'smile at' is more commonly used for directing the action of smiling at a specific target. 'Smiled on' is archaic, and 'smiled into' would require a different object structure.