Preposition Quizzes

Noun & Adjective Collocations

Quiz 1 - Preposition + Noun (1)

They went to Thailand ( on ) vacation this year.
He looks like he is ( in ) pain.
My brother is going to be ( on ) TV tonight.
Would you like to come ( on/for ) walk with me?
We fell ( in ) love on a hot summer night.
They went ( on ) a trip to Europe last year.
They have decided to go ( on ) a diet together.
He said that he needs to meet you ( in ) person.
Let’s go ( for ) a drink after class.
The factory workers are ( on ) strike.
That house is ( on ) fire!!
Did she punch you ( by ) accident?
No, she punched me ( on ) purpose.
I just talked to John ( on ) the phone.
Wait a few more minutes. Joan said she is ( on ) her way.

Quiz 2 - Preposition + Noun (2)

They want us to pay ( in ) cash.
He said that his house wasn’t ( for ) sale.
Let’s go to Walmart. Most of their TVs are ( on ) sale.
I went to the wrong restaurant ( by ) mistake.
I saw the film ( on ) my own.
I went to the movies ( by ) myself.
She went to Jakarta ( on ) business.
We met on the street ( by ) chance.
This bag was made ( by ) hand.
We arrived ( on ) time.
She punched me ( on ) purpose.
They are busy ( at ) the moment.
I’ll talk to you ( in ) a moment.
You have to pay for the class ( in ) advance.
They said that they were ( in ) a hurry.

Quiz 3 - Noun + Preposition (1)

Kate is an authority ( on ) criminal justice.
You have no chance ( of ) winning. Give up!
Children are taught to have respect ( for ) their elders.
She saw Mark as a threat ( to ) her leadership of the group.
He moved to another city to get freedom ( from ) his parents.
Sorry. I have no sympathy ( for ) you.
The word friendly is an exception ( to ) the –ly adverb rule.
She suggested several different approaches ( to ) the problem.
Do your best. We have lots of confidence ( in ) you.
We have faith ( in ) her ability to make the right decision.
Sarah had a deep admiration ( for ) her sister.
Jin has a talent ( for ) languages.
My niece has a fear ( of ) the dark.
He has a real passion ( for ) writing.
They went on a search ( for ) markers and pens.

Quiz 4 - Noun + Preposition (2)

She gave me access ( to ) her bank account.
My experience in Japan had a big effect ( on ) my diet.
My experience in Japan really affected ( Ø ) my diet.
We saw a real increase ( in ) the price of crude oil last month.
Brian was worried about the decrease ( in ) the value of bitcoin.
There is a real demand ( for ) language skills in the job market.
He put a lot of demands ( on ) his children.
I hope there is a fall ( in ) house prices soon.
He seems to have a lack ( of ) motivation.
He seems to lack ( Ø ) motivation.
There is no difference ( between ) those two phones.
Please pay attention ( to ) your mother.
She gave me extra credit ( for ) helping the other students.
Who has had the greatest influence ( on ) your life?
There is little chance ( of ) that happening.

Quiz 5 - Adjective + Preposition

Are you excited (about ) the new Spider-Man movie?
Everyone has been so kind ( to ) me.
I feel sorry ( for ) people who have to work on weekends.
She looks annoyed ( with/at ) her boyfriend. I wonder why.
I was impressed ( with/at ) the way you dealt with the rude customer.
He is so bored ( of/with ) his job.
She was surprised ( by/at ) the cost of the jacket.
It was careless ( of ) you to leave the door unlocked.
She is satisfied ( with ) her new apartment. It’s bright and quite big.
It was generous ( of ) you to lend him so much money.
She is always so generous ( to ) the children in her building.
I’m tired ( of ) the traffic in the morning.
Busan is famous (for ) seafood.
I am very proud ( of ) you.
They are not interested ( in ) the offer.