Preposition Quizzes

Verb Collocations

Quiz 1 - Verb + Preposition (1)

We are listening ( to ) the new Taylor Swift album.
You can rely ( on ) me.
It depends ( on ) the price.
I can’t concentrate ( on ) the test.
A thief broke ( into ) my house last night.
Water consists ( of ) oxygen and hydrogen.
Did you apply ( for ) a credit card?
Did you laugh ( at ) his jokes?
She never apologizes ( for ) being late.
She was accused ( of ) a crime that she didn’t commit.
My parents don’t approve ( of ) my new girlfriend.
200 people participated ( in ) the study.
Does anyone object ( to ) the new overtime policy.
Smoking can lead ( to ) cancer.
They insisted ( on ) paying us.

Quiz 2 - Verb + Preposition (2)

Please refer ( to ) the chart on page 10 for more information.
He is hiding ( from ) the teacher.
We look forawrd ( to ) it.
I don’t feel ( like ) going out today. Let’s stay home.
Three thieves broke ( into ) the bank last night.
We promise that no one will interfere ( with ) your work.
We need to get rid ( of ) the evidence.
Who is going to deal ( with ) this problem?
That phone belongs ( to ) Kate.
It is difficult to adapt ( to ) a new culture.
It will take me at least a week to prepare ( for ) the trip.
You shouldn't argue ( with ) your customers.
They are arguing ( about/over ) the price.
Everyone is waiting ( for ) the movie to start.
She graduated ( from ) UCLA last year.

Quiz 3 - Verb + Preposition (3)

I sent her a message, but I haven’t heard back ( from ) her yet.
Have you ever heard ( of ) Netscape?
Did you hear ( Ø ) what happened in London this morning?
He didn’t agree ( with ) us.
We can’t seem to agree ( on ) what movie to see tonight.
The taxi crashed ( into ) a scooter.
A taxi collided ( with ) a scooter.
There was a collision ( between ) a taxi and scooter.
Peter is looking ( at ) that dog. He thinks it is strange.
Peter is looking ( for ) his dog. It went missing yesterday.
Peter is looking ( after ) my dog while I am away on vacation.
Are you still thinking ( about ) the test.
I want you to think ( of ) three possible essay topics.
I didn’t ask ( Ø ) any questions.
I didn’t ask ( for ) any help.

Quiz 4 - Verb + Object + Preposition

Peter provided me ( with ) the location of the restaurant.
We divided the class ( into ) three groups.
He keeps many secrets ( from ) his parents.
I can’t stop my students ( from ) looking at their phones.
Can you introduce me ( to ) your friend?
We need to warn everyone ( about ) the fire.
She forgave me ( for ) lying to her.
He always blames his partner ( for ) the company’s problems.
He always blames the company’s problems ( on ) his partner.
Can you explain this ( to ) me?
She always wastes her money ( on ) expensive clothes.
She always wastes her money ( Ø ) buying expensive clothes.
He totally reminds me ( of ) my brother.
I forgot to thank your parents ( for ) the wine.
Everyone complimented him ( on ) his nice green suit.

Quiz 5 - Noun/Verb/Adj Confusion

Caffeine doesn't affect ( Ø ) me.
Caffeine doesn't have much of an effect ( on ) me.
She has been married ( to ) George Clooney since 2014.
She married ( Ø ) George Clooney in 2014.
He went on a date ( with ) Chloe last week.
He has been dating ( Ø ) Chloe for six months.
There has been a dramatic increase ( in ) the interest rate over the past three years.
The banks increased ( Ø ) the interest rate again last year.
The accident didn't do a lot of damage ( to ) the car.
The accident didn't damage ( Ø ) the car.
They launched an attack ( on ) the base.
They attacked ( Ø ) the base.
He doesn't lack ( Ø ) confidence.
He doesn't seem to have a lack ( of ) confidence.
He doesn't seem to be lacking ( in ) confidence.