Selected MCQ

Current Question
The landlord will be away ___ the first week of June.
  • A. at
  • B. since
  • C. for
  • D. during
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
We use during for something happening within a named period.
Related Question 1
___ first, the plan sounded expensive, but it saved money later.
  • A. At
  • B. In
  • C. On
  • D. By
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The idiom is "at first," meaning the initial impression.
Related Question 2
___ first, I thought the call was a prank.
  • A. At
  • B. In
  • C. On
  • D. By
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The idiom is "at first," meaning the initial stage.
Related Question 3
___ first, the software seemed confusing.
  • A. At
  • B. In
  • C. On
  • D. By
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The idiom is at first for the beginning stage.
Related Question 4
The director was nice ___ the interns on their first day.
  • A. to
  • B. with
  • C. at
  • D. for
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The standard pattern is nice to someone.
Related Question 5
He was afraid ___ speaking in public at first.
  • A. from
  • B. with
  • C. of
  • D. about
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The standard pattern is afraid of.