Preposition - Study Mode

[#521] I'm good . . . . . . . . singing.
Correct Answer

(A) at

Explanation

Solution: 'Good at' is a particular idiomatic expression which means you have good skills in doing something. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.

[#522] He dug the pit . . . . . . . . a shovel.
Correct Answer

(A) with

Explanation

Solution: One of the meaning of 'with' is 'by means of something'. Here 'pit' is dug by means of 'a shovel'.

[#523] The candidates were tense . . . . . . . . expectancy.
Correct Answer

(A) with

[#524] Fred is away at the moment. I don't know exactly when he's coming back but I'm sure he'll be back . . . . . . . . Monday.
Correct Answer

(C) by

Explanation

Solution: As a preposition of time, 'by' means before a specific time. 'By' shows a time limit for something to happen. An event must happen before a specific time is reached. For example - Please send me the report by Tuesday.

[#525] Translate this passage . . . . . . . . English.
Correct Answer

(C) into

Explanation

Solution: 'Translate into' means 'to turn from one language into another or from a foreign language into one's own'. Hence it makes the sentence meaningful.