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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.
B
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When entering through an opening like a window or door, we use 'through'. It indicates movement in one side and out the other. 'Into' indicates entering a space, 'of' shows possession, and 'up' indicates upward movement - 'through' correctly shows entry via the window opening.
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We tell "about" things, therefore about is the correct answer.
B
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The verb 'prevent' is followed by the preposition 'from' when indicating what action is being stopped. The structure is 'prevent someone FROM doing something'. 'Of' is incorrect here, 'in' doesn't fit, and 'up' doesn't make sense in this context.
B
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When people gather for a specific purpose or event, we use 'for'. The school assembled FOR the morning prayer (purpose). 'In' indicates location, 'on' surface, and 'during' indicates timing - 'for' correctly shows the purpose of the assembly.
A
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With parts of the day (morning, afternoon, evening), we use the preposition 'in'. We meet someone IN the morning. 'On' is used with specific days, 'for' with purpose, and 'during' with duration - 'in' is the correct preposition for time of day.
A
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We receive all things 'from' God. Other options are incorrect.
B
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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.
B
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'Result in' is the standard phrasal verb used when describing consequences or outcomes. The battle's outcome produced a victory, so 'resulted in a victory' is correct. 'Resulted on', 'resulted of', and 'resulted up' are not grammatically correct expressions in English.
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'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.
A
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"For" is the correct preposition.
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'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.
C
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'Do as you please' is a fixed English expression meaning you may do whatever you wish or want. This is a standard idiomatic phrase. 'Do on you please,' 'do at you please,' and 'do with you please' are not correct English expressions.
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'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.
B
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'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.