Try this quiz to test your understanding of how to use prepositions with verbs.
Click here to review prepositions!
Choose the best prepositions to complete these sentences.
#1. The government has prohibited motor vehicles … driving in the city center.
#2. Will your brother participate … the class activity next week?
#3. I’ve never succeeded … solving this puzzle.
#4. She wasn’t able to contribute … the discussion because of the poor connection.
#5. She can’t rely … her son because he is still young.
#6. Their grandmother used to take care … them when their mother was sick.
#7. They haven’t responded … my query so far. I think I’ll call again.
#8. He didn’t feel comfortable when everyone was staring … him.
#9. We were going to the beach, and she insisted … coming with us.
#10. I sincerely look forward … the next performance.
#11. She excelled … languages, so she got a job as an interpreter.
#12. Please forgive me … mispronouncing your name!
#13. He never cares … street signs, so her frequently receives tickets.
#14. Do you think humans will be substituted … computers in the near future?
#15. What do you think … the new plan?
#16. We complained … the noise in the neighborhood.
#17. They are still waiting for the manager to approve … their proposed plan.
#18. Our department provides us … all devices we need for our work.
#19. It will take her a while to recover … her illness.
#20. John completely forgot … the doctor appointment.
#21. I don’t eat butter, so I always substitute oil … butter in my cake recipes.
#22. He knew he could count … his son to run the company.
#23. You must apply … this job. It looks like a good chance.
#24. The firefighters were able to rescue all the children … the fire.
#25. Try to think … a time when you felt happy.
#26. John completely forgot … the doctor appointment.
Download this quiz with answers in PDF.