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