Choose the Correct Phrase

1. The two sisters have many habits ______.
   A. in favour of
   B. at risk
   C. in common
   D. in charge of
2. Please wait here. I will return ______.
   A. in trouble
   B. at a distance
   C. in the meantime
   D. in common
3. She wrote the letter ______ instead of typing it.
   A. in detail
   B. by hand
   C. on foot
   D. at work
4. He prefers to travel ______ rather than take a bus.
   A. at once
   B. on foot
   C. in advance
   D. by mistake
5. The teacher explained the topic again ______.
   A. on purpose
   B. by mistake
   C. in short
   D. at present
6. Finish your homework ______ before watching television.
   A. by chance
   B. at once
   C. in public
   D. at night
7. He was busy ______ and could not attend the meeting.
   A. in bed
   B. on foot
   C. at least
   D. at work
8. She completed the project ______, explaining every point clearly.
   A. in a hurry
   B. in detail
   C. at night
   D. on foot
9. The village is ______ because of heavy rains.
   A. on average
   B. in common
   C. at risk
   D. in short
10. The doctor is ______ and will see you soon.
    A. in bed
    B. at work
    C. on foot
    D. at risk
11. Please reach the venue ______ so that the programme can begin smoothly.
    A. at least
    B. in trouble
    C. in bed
    D. on time
12. She explained the rules ______ so that everyone could understand.
    A. by hand
    B. in short
    C. at least
    D. on time
13. I met my old friend ______ while travelling to Kochi.
    A. on purpose
    B. in public
    C. at home
    D. by chance
14. The children were asked to speak softly ______.
    A. at home
    B. at a distance
    C. in public
    D. in the morning
15. He finished the work ______ and left the office early.
    A. at risk
    B. in detail
    C. in advance
    D. by chance

Answer Key

1. C
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. D
8. B
9. C
10. B
11. D
12. B
13. D
14. C
15. C

Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan

Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan is a teacher, bilingual writer and artist with over two decades of experience in teaching English language and literature. She currently serves as Assistant Professor of English at NSS College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Her blog, ashlit.in brings together academic resources, creative writing in Malayalam and English, and visual art. The platform features lecture notes, study materials, poems, reflections, short prose, and a curated collection of her paintings. Through this space, she seeks to foster learning, creativity, and meaningful engagement with literature and the arts.