Common Mistakes Mcqs

11. How should this sentence be written: “I am good ___ playing chess”?

a) on
b) in
c) at
d) with

Answer: c) at
Explanation: Use “good at” when talking about skills.


12. What is the correct spelling?

a) Accomodation
b) Accommodation
c) Acommodation
d) Acomodation

Answer: b) Accommodation
Explanation: “Accommodation” has double “c” and double “m.”


13. Which phrase correctly describes movement by walking?

a) by foot
b) with foot
c) on foot
d) in foot

Answer: c) on foot
Explanation: “On foot” is the correct expression.


14. What is the correct sentence:

a) We discussed about the project.
b) We discussed the project.
c) We discussed on the project.
d) We discussed regarding the project.

Answer: b) We discussed the project.
Explanation: “Discuss” is directly followed by its object without “about.”


15. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

a) Each of the players have a bat.
b) Each of the players has a bat.
c) Each player have a bat.
d) Each players has a bat.

Answer: b) Each of the players has a bat.
Explanation: “Each” is singular and needs a singular verb “has.”


16. How should this be completed: “It has been raining ___ morning”?

a) for
b) since
c) from
d) at

Answer: b) since
Explanation: “Since” is used with a specific point in time.


17. Which sentence correctly uses “prefer”?

a) I prefer tea than coffee.
b) I prefer tea to coffee.
c) I prefer tea over coffee.
d) I prefer tea from coffee.

Answer: b) I prefer tea to coffee.
Explanation: “Prefer” is followed by “to,” not “than.”


18. What is the correct spelling?

a) Definately
b) Definitely
c) Defenetly
d) Definately

Answer: b) Definitely
Explanation: “Definitely” comes from “finite” and retains that spelling.


19. How should you express the sentence: “He went ___ abroad last year”?

a) to abroad
b) abroad
c) in abroad
d) on abroad

Answer: b) abroad
Explanation: “Abroad” does not need a preposition.


20. What is the correct spelling for the writing supplies store?

a) Stationary
b) Stationery
c) Stationarey
d) Stationarry

Answer: b) Stationery
Explanation: “Stationery” refers to writing materials; “stationary” means not moving.

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