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