Dependent Prepositions Quiz 8 (60 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

Select an option to see the correct answer instantly.

1. I'm upset ..... my health.
2. Mothers always worry ..... their children.
3. I'm not very keen ..... sports; I've never liked them.
4. Ana is fond ..... cook. She is always looking for new recipes
5. TO DREAM ..... SOMETHING (WHILE SLEEPING)
6. Why are you so rude ..... your mother?
7. Which of the following is the appropiate preposition? APOLOGISE +
8. I'm really looking forward ..... the party
9. The smell of cinnamon remind me ..... my childhood.
10. We are almost totally dependent ..... the weather.
11. I'm not keen ..... cooking
12. Choose the correct option. The city has come up for / along / with a funny ad campaign to get people into the habit of eating more fruit and vegetables. Have you seen the adverts?
13. TO PAY ..... SOMETHING
14. If you continue eating that much, in the future you will suffer ..... obesity.
15. It looks like a nice camera, but I don't think it is suitable ..... amateurs.
16. TO ARRIVE ..... LONDON
17. This actress is very popular ..... teenagers.
18. Arrive ..... a country / city
19. Jane is fed up ..... her job; she's considering looking for a new and more fulfilling opportunity.
20. I really want to thank you ..... always being so kind to me.
21. I want a job closer to home. I am ..... the long train journey every day.
22. It's essential to believe ..... yourself if you want to achieve something.
23. They arrived ..... Brazil after a long flight.
24. I had to apologize ..... being rude to Alise
25. Do you often suffer ..... headaches?
26. Most students have difficulty adapting ..... college life.
27. We decided to take a somewhat unorthodox approach ..... the parking problem by forbidding employees from arriving by car.
28. Those kids laughed ..... his jokes because they were so funny.
29. Sunglasses are important to protect your eyes ..... the sun.
30. What are you laughing ..... ?
31. Alfonso, horrified ..... what he had seen, called the police.
32. The design of this line of jewelry is inspired ..... ancient artifacts found in the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs.
33. Shall we ask someone ..... the direction? We're lost!
34. The company has a reputation ..... producing top-quality toys.
35. He often argues ..... his parents about going out.
36. I don't think he will succeed ..... getting this grant.
37. Would you like to contribute ..... our collection?
38. They arrived ..... Madrid last Saturday.
39. What's a good way to encourage people ..... use clean energy?
40. I never ask anybody ..... directions any more. I just use satnav
41. I don't believe ..... ghosts
42. Susie is very different ..... her sister.
43. I've never been really good ..... playing the piano.
44. To be married .....
45. I found Steven King's latest novel in the ..... near my house.
46. She doesn't believe ..... ghosts.
47. PLEASED ..... SOMETHING OR SOMEONE
48. I'm very ..... in space travel.
49. I am afraid of get fired.
50. I am very patient ..... stubborn people.
51. She's really proud ..... her son's achievements.
52. Which preposition is used to show the time when something happens?
53. If you are deprived ..... food and water, you will eventually die.
54. Television can have a bad influence ..... children.
55. The new energy-saving laws apply for all factories and offices.
56. Laura did not like to admit that she was embarrassed ..... her sister.
57. Which of the following is the appropiate preposition? OBJECT+
58. This music reminds me ..... our honeymoon in Italy.
59. The animals ..... the farm are very noisy.
60. I feel ..... about telling lies to my parents.