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