A from
B to
C than
D over
Explanation: The correct preposition with \'preferred\' is \'to\'. We say \'prefer X to Y\'.
A was
B is
C are
D has been
Explanation: With \'neither...nor\', the verb agrees with the nearer subject. \'Students\' is plural, so \'are\' is correct.
Explanation: \'On\' is the correct preposition for something resting on a surface.
A buy
B to buy
C buying
D bought
Explanation: The infinitive of purpose \'to buy\' is used to express the reason for going somewhere.
A have
B has
C having
D having had
Explanation: \'Everyone\' is a singular indefinite pronoun and takes the singular verb \'has\'.
A get up
B getting up
C got up
D gets up
Explanation: \'Used to\' is followed by a gerund (-ing form). \'Getting up\' is the correct gerund.
A since
B from
C for
D during
Explanation: \'For\' is used with a duration of time (ten years). \'Since\' would require a specific starting point.
A Bibliophile
B Misogynist
C Philanthropist
D Aerophile
Explanation: \'Bibliophile\' is a compound of \'biblio\' (book) and \'phile\' (lover), meaning a person who loves books.
A Introvert
B Gossip
C Talkative
D Bore
Explanation: \'Talkative\' means a person who talks excessively. While \'gossip\' relates to talking, \'talkative\' is the precise one-word substitution.
A Misanthrope
B Philanthropist
C Egoist
D Narcissist
Explanation: \'Philanthropist\' combines \'phil\' (love) and \'anthropos\' (mankind), meaning a lover of humanity.
A Feminist
B Misanthrope
C Misogynist
D Philogynist
Explanation: \'Misogynist\' combines \'miso\' (hatred) and \'gyne\' (woman), meaning hatred of women.
A Democracy
B Aristocracy
C Plutocracy
D Monarchy
Explanation: \'Plutocracy\' comes from \'ploutos\' (wealth) and means government by the wealthy.
A Agoraphobia
B Claustrophobia
C Acrophobia
D Hydrophobia
Explanation: \'Claustrophobia\' comes from \'claustrum\' (enclosed space) and means fear of confined areas.
A Monologue
B Dialogue
C Extempore
D Soliloquy
Explanation: \'Extempore\' means a speech delivered without prior preparation or rehearsal.
A Pessimist
B Optimist
C Cynic
D Skeptic
Explanation: \'Optimist\' is a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future.
A Suicide
B Homicide
C Genocide
D Manslaughter
Explanation: \'Genocide\' refers to the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially of a particular race or nation.
A Theocracy
B Democracy
C Bureaucracy
D Oligarchy
Explanation: \'Theocracy\' means a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God.
A Get injured
B Good luck
C Run fast
D Dance well
Explanation: \'Break a leg\' is an idiom used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
A Every night
B Rarely
C Always
D Sometimes
Explanation: \'Once in a blue moon\' means something that happens very rarely.
A To eat something hard
B To face a painful situation bravely
C To shoot someone
D To fight back
Explanation: \'Bite the bullet\' means to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage.