English Language

Fill in the Blanks

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All Contextual Vocabulary 2563 Prepositional Usage 2021 Tense and Aspect 1751 Determiners 1005 Phrasal Verbs 949 Confusable Vocabulary 908 Pronoun Antecedent 867 Subject-Verb Agreement 735 Collocations 654 Idiomatic Expressions 627 Conjunctions and Connectors 557 Modals 390

Fill in the Blanks Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition. I lied to the police ____ the accident.

  1. of

  2. for

  3. about

  4. towards
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

When we talk about lying or telling falsehoods regarding a specific topic or event, we use the preposition 'about'. The phrase 'lied about the accident' means the person told untruths concerning what happened in the accident. 'For' would suggest a purpose, 'of' indicates possession, and 'towards' indicates direction - none of which fit this context.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition. You look ___ the time table.

  1. in

  2. for

  3. by

  4. at
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

When examining or referring to documents, schedules, or reference materials like timetables, we use the preposition 'at'. 'Look at' means to direct your eyes toward something to see it or examine it. 'In' suggests being inside something, 'for' indicates purpose, and 'by' indicates means or authorship - none of which are correct here.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

I will finish the essay ____ Friday.

  1. <font face="Arial">on</font>

  2. <font face="Arial">by</font>

  3. of

  4. <font face="Arial">until</font>
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The preposition 'by' is used with days of the week to indicate a deadline - meaning 'on or before' that day. 'I will finish the essay by Friday' means the essay will be completed no later than Friday. 'On' would specify that exact day only, 'until' would suggest continuing up to that point, and 'of' indicates possession or relationship.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.

I am annoyed ____ him for what he has done.

  1. to

  2. <font face="Arial">with</font>

  3. from

  4. <font face="Arial">on</font>
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

When expressing annoyance or displeasure with someone because of their actions, we use the preposition 'with'. 'Annoyed with him' means feeling irritation toward that person. 'To' indicates direction, 'from' suggests origin or separation, and 'on' indicates surface - none of which correctly express being annoyed at someone's behavior.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition. You should apply ___ the post.

  1. on

  2. for

  3. to

  4. towards
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

When submitting a request for a job, position, or opportunity, we use the preposition 'for'. 'Apply for the post' means to submit an application or candidacy for that position. 'On' suggests surface, 'to' indicates direction, and 'towards' indicates direction - none of which are correct for job applications.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition. The teacher is pleased ___ him.

  1. with

  2. for

  3. to

  4. on
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

When expressing satisfaction or approval regarding someone's behavior or performance, we use the preposition 'with'. 'Pleased with him' means the teacher feels satisfied about his conduct or work. 'For' indicates purpose or benefit, 'to' suggests direction, and 'on' indicates surface - none of which correctly express the teacher's positive feelings.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition. How many ___ you can I count on?

  1. of

  2. from

  3. by

  4. with
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

When counting or enumerating people or things in a group, we use the preposition 'of'. 'How many of you' means asking about the number of people from a specific group. 'From' suggests origin, 'by' indicates means, and 'with' suggests accompaniment - none of which are correct when counting people within a group.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition. Here comes a girl ____ blue eyes.

  1. in

  2. of

  3. off

  4. with
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

When describing someone's physical features or characteristics, we use the preposition 'with'. 'A girl with blue eyes' means she possesses blue eyes as a feature. 'In' might suggest wearing blue-colored items, 'of' indicates possession or origin, and 'off' suggests removal - none of which correctly describe physical characteristics.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition. He was greedy ____ money.

  1. to

  2. for

  3. of

  4. on
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

When expressing strong desire or craving for something, especially negative traits like greed, we use the preposition 'for'. 'Greedy for money' means having an excessive desire for wealth. 'To' indicates direction, 'of' suggests possession, and 'on' indicates surface - none of which correctly express the object of greed.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition. I always count ____ your support.

  1. on

  2. for

  3. of

  4. with
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

When expressing reliance or dependence on someone's support, help, or assistance, we use the phrasal verb 'count on'. 'Count on your support' means relying on or trusting that support will be provided. 'For' indicates purpose, 'of' suggests possession, and 'with' suggests accompaniment - none of which are correct with 'count'.