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Prepositions After Adjectives And Verbs – Quiz 1
Prepositions After Adjectives And Verbs Quiz 1 (18 MCQs)
This content evaluates the skill of choosing appropriate prepositions to describe states resulting from adjective or verb phrases, including adjectives expressing aspirations and specific verbs. It covers understanding prepositional usage in protective contexts, with a focus on correct preposition selection for various grammatical structures.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
I don't know if you're looking forward ..... having a break or not.
A) To.
B) With.
C) For.
D) On.
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Explanations:
The preposition "to" is correctly used after the verb "looking forward," which is a common phrase in English. This phrase means to anticipate or be eager for something, and it requires the preposition "to."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Looking forward to" is a fixed expression meaning anticipation.
Option B:
Incorrect. "With" does not fit in this context with "looking forward."
Option C:
Incorrect. "For" typically requires a purpose or reason, which doesn't apply here.
Option D:
Incorrect. "On" is not used after "looking forward."
2.
I was not a great student in every subject, but I did excel ..... math.
A) With.
B) For.
C) At.
D) To.
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Explanations:
The preposition "at" is correctly used after the verb "excel," which means to be very good at something. The phrase "I did excel at math" indicates a high level of proficiency in mathematics.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
With - This preposition typically introduces tools or methods, not abilities.
Option B:
For - This is used to indicate purpose or reason, not ability.
Option C:
At - Correct usage for indicating proficiency in a subject.
Option D:
To - This preposition does not fit the context of excelling in a subject.
3.
I like your top! Is it made ..... cotton, wool, or polyester?
A) Of.
B) With.
C) On.
D) For.
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Explanations:
The preposition "of" is correctly used after the adjective "made" in this context to indicate the material of the top. This follows the pattern where adjectives like "made," "composed," or "constructed" are followed by "of" when specifying what something is made from.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Made of" is the appropriate preposition to use after an adjective describing material.
Option B:
Incorrect. "With" would be used if indicating a tool or method, not the material.
Option C:
Incorrect. "On" is typically used for location or time, not materials.
Option D:
Incorrect. "For" indicates purpose, not composition.
4.
I know you tried hard, but I also know you are capable ..... trying even harder next time.
A) On.
B) To.
C) Of.
D) With.
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Explanations:
The preposition "of" is correctly used after the adjective "capable" in this context to indicate possession or association, meaning that the speaker acknowledges the subject's capability and their relationship with the action of trying harder next time. This usage is common when expressing a sense of ownership or connection between an attribute (in this case, being capable) and an action.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
On - Incorrect as "on" does not fit grammatically in this context.
Option B:
To - Incorrect as "to" is typically used with infinitives, which are not present here.
Option C:
Of - Correct usage indicating association or possession between capability and the action of trying harder next time.
Option D:
With - Incorrect as "with" does not fit grammatically in this context.
5.
Who is responsible ..... cleaning this room?
A) For.
B) To.
C) About.
D) With.
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Explanations:
The preposition "for" is correctly used after the adjective "responsible" in this context to indicate the purpose or reason for an action. The sentence means that someone is responsible for cleaning the room, which aligns with the use of "for."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "For" indicates responsibility towards a task.
Option B:
Incorrect. "To" typically introduces purpose but not in this context.
Option C:
Incorrect. "About" is used for topics or subjects, not responsibilities.
Option D:
Incorrect. "With" indicates means or accompaniment, not responsibility.
6.
Because of his crimes in the past, he is prohibited ..... entering the building again.
A) Of.
B) For.
C) From.
D) On.
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Explanations:
The preposition "from" is correct because it properly conveys the prohibition against entering the building again, following the adjective "prohibited." The phrase "is prohibited from" is a common construction used to indicate that someone is not allowed to do something.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Of - Incorrect. "Of" does not fit grammatically in this context.
Option B:
For - Incorrect. "For" would imply a reason or purpose, which is not the intended meaning here.
Option C:
From - Correct. This preposition properly conveys the prohibition against entering the building again.
Option D:
On - Incorrect. "On" does not fit grammatically in this context and would change the meaning to something unrelated.
7.
If you aren't tired ..... dancing, let's go to the club tonight.
A) On.
B) About.
C) Of.
D) From.
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Explanations:
The preposition "of" is correct because it follows the adjective "tired," which in this context means a feeling of fatigue from an activity, such as dancing. The phrase "tired of dancing" indicates that one has had enough or does not want to continue with the activity.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
On - Incorrect; "on" is used for surfaces or states but not for expressing fatigue from an activity.
Option B:
About - Incorrect; "about" introduces topics or subjects, not feelings of fatigue.
Option C:
Of - Correct; it properly follows the adjective "tired," indicating a feeling from dancing.
Option D:
From - Incorrect; "from" is used to indicate origin or source but not for expressing fatigue from an activity.
8.
After a 1-year engagement, Josie is finally married ..... her sweetheart!
A) By.
B) For.
C) With.
D) To.
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Explanations:
The preposition "to" is correctly used after the verb "marry." In English, when expressing marriage, we use "get married to someone," indicating a relationship between the subject and the object of the sentence.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
By - Incorrect. "By" does not typically follow adjectives or verbs in this context.
Option B:
For - Incorrect. "For" is used to indicate purpose, not the act of marrying someone.
Option C:
With - Incorrect. "With" would be used if indicating accompaniment but not for marriage.
Option D:
To - Correct. This preposition properly completes the sentence structure "marry to."
9.
I'm so sorry! I feel really bad ..... missing our meeting!
A) With.
B) To.
C) For.
D) On.
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Explanations:
The preposition "for" is correct in this context because it is used to express the reason for missing the meeting, which is a common usage after adjectives and verbs expressing emotions or states of mind like feeling bad.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
With - Incorrect. "With" does not fit grammatically in this context.
Option B:
To - Incorrect. "To" is typically used to indicate direction or purpose, not the reason for an action.
Option C:
For - Correct. Used to express the reason for missing the meeting.
Option D:
On - Incorrect. "On" is generally used with specific days, times, or surfaces, not reasons for actions.
10.
Mark's desk was so cluttered ..... papers that he didn't have room to put his computer.
A) By.
B) With.
C) In.
D) From.
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Explanations:
The preposition "with" is correct because the sentence describes an abundance of papers on Mark's desk, making it cluttered to the point where he lacks space for his computer. The phrase "so...that" indicates a result or consequence, and "with" properly conveys that the excessive presence (or state) of papers caused the lack of room.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
By - Incorrect; "by" does not fit grammatically in this context.
Option B:
With - Correct; it accurately describes the state of the desk with an abundance of papers.
Option C:
In - Incorrect; "in" would imply that the papers are inside the desk, which is not the intended meaning.
Option D:
From - Incorrect; "from" does not make sense in this context as it implies a source or origin rather than an abundance of clutter.
11.
I feel very thankful ..... what I have in my life
A) With.
B) For.
C) About.
D) On.
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Explanations:
The preposition "for" is correct in this context because it properly follows the adjective "thankful." When expressing gratitude for something, "for" is used to indicate the object of thankfulness.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
With - This preposition does not fit grammatically with the adjective "thankful" in this context.
Option B:
For - Correct. It properly follows "thankful" to express gratitude for something.
Option C:
About - While "about" can be used in some contexts, it does not fit well with the adjective "thankful" here.
Option D:
On - This preposition is not appropriate following "thankful" to express gratitude.
12.
I'm really nervous ..... speaking in front of the class!
A) With.
B) To.
C) For.
D) About.
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Explanations:
The preposition "about" is correctly used after the verb "to be nervous." When expressing feelings, we typically use "be + adjective + about + what you are feeling nervous about." In this case, "I'm really nervous about speaking in front of the class!" is grammatically correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
With - Incorrect. "With" does not fit naturally after "nervous" when expressing feelings.
Option B:
To - Incorrect. "To" is typically used with infinitive verbs, not directly with adjectives like "nervous."
Option C:
For - Incorrect. "For" is often used to indicate a reason or purpose but does not fit here.
Option D:
About - Correct. This preposition fits naturally after "nervous" when expressing feelings about something specific.
13.
Judy complained ..... having a headache all evening.
A) For.
B) On.
C) To.
D) Of.
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Explanations:
The preposition "of" is correctly used after the adjective "complained" in this context to indicate the cause of the headache. The phrase "complained of having a headache all evening" means that Judy expressed her discomfort due to a headache persisting throughout the evening.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
For - Incorrect. "For" is not typically used after "complained."
Option B:
On - Incorrect. "On" does not fit grammatically in this context.
Option C:
To - Incorrect. "To" would be used if the verb was "complained to someone," but here it's about the cause of the complaint.
Option D:
Of - Correct. This is the proper preposition to use after "complained" when indicating the reason for the complaint.
14.
Don't let the hot weather prevent you ..... having fun!
A) To.
B) With.
C) Of.
D) From.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) From.
The phrase "Don't let the hot weather prevent you from having fun!" uses the preposition "from" after the verb "prevent." This construction indicates that something (in this case, the hot weather) is stopping or hindering an action (having fun).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"To" does not fit grammatically in this context as it would imply a purpose rather than prevention.
Option B:
"With" suggests accompaniment or association, which is not appropriate here.
Option C:
"Of" is typically used to indicate possession or origin and does not fit the context of preventing an action.
Option D:
"From" correctly indicates that something (the hot weather) prevents you from doing something (having fun).
15.
Joe was accused ..... stealing things at work.
A) About.
B) Of.
C) With.
D) From.
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Explanations:
The preposition "of" is used after the adjective "accused" to indicate the reason for the accusation, which in this case is "stealing things at work." This construction is grammatically correct and commonly used in English.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
About - Incorrect. "About" does not fit well with the structure of the sentence.
Option B:
Of - Correct. "Of" properly connects the adjective "accused" to the reason for the accusation.
Option C:
With - Incorrect. "With" is typically used when indicating a means or instrument, not a reason for an action.
Option D:
From - Incorrect. "From" would be used if Joe was accused of coming from somewhere, but it does not fit the context of the sentence.
16.
The movie was boring. I don't blame some people ..... leaving early.
A) Of.
B) For.
C) About.
D) On.
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Explanations:
The preposition "for" is correctly used here to indicate a reason for the people leaving early. The sentence implies that the boredom of the movie is the cause ("reason") for some people's actions (leaving early).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Of - Incorrect, as "of" does not fit grammatically in this context.
Option B:
For - Correct, as it properly introduces the reason for leaving early.
Option C:
About - Incorrect, as "about" would imply a topic or subject rather than a cause.
Option D:
On - Incorrect, as "on" does not fit grammatically in this context.
17.
I got the flu vaccine; am I 100% protected ..... the flu?
A) For.
B) To.
C) With.
D) From.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) From.
The phrase "I am protected from the flu" uses the preposition "from" to indicate that the vaccine provides protection against contracting the flu. This is a common usage where "from" follows an adjective (protected) or verb (am protected) to denote prevention or avoidance.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
For - Incorrect as "for" does not typically follow adjectives or verbs in this context.
Option B:
To - Incorrect as "to" is generally used with infinitives, not directly after adjectives or verbs like "protected."
Option C:
With - Incorrect as "with" does not fit the grammatical structure here.
Option D:
From - Correct usage to indicate protection against something.
18.
I've dreamed ..... my wedding day since I was a teenager!
A) About.
B) For.
C) With.
D) On.
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Explanations:
The preposition "about" is correct because it properly follows the adjective "dreamed." When expressing a dream or aspiration related to something, "about" is commonly used. For example, one might say, "I've dreamed about my wedding day since I was a teenager!" This usage indicates that the speaker has had thoughts and fantasies regarding their future wedding.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Dreamed about" is a common phrase indicating aspirations or thoughts related to something.
Option B:
Incorrect. "For" typically requires a duration or purpose, not an aspiration. For example, "I've dreamed for years." would be correct if the speaker meant they have been dreaming over a period of time.
Option C:
Incorrect. "With" is used to indicate accompaniment or association but does not fit well in this context. For instance, "dreamed with" might imply sharing dreams with someone else, which is not the intended meaning here.
Option D:
Incorrect. "On" is typically used for specific events or occasions and does not fit the context of a recurring aspiration or thought. For example, "I dreamed on my wedding day" would mean the speaker had a dream during their actual wedding day, which is different from dreaming about it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are prepositions after adjectives and verbs?
Prepositions after adjectives and verbs refer to the use of prepositions that follow certain adjectives or verbs to indicate a relationship between two elements in a sentence. These prepositions help clarify how the adjective or verb relates to other parts of the sentence.
Why are prepositions after adjectives and verbs important?
Understanding prepositions after adjectives and verbs is crucial for clear communication. They help in expressing specific relationships, such as location or time, making sentences more precise and understandable.
Can you give an example of a preposition used after an adjective?
Certainly. For instance, "ambitious about" is a common phrase where the preposition "about" follows the adjective "ambitious," indicating what someone is ambitious for or regarding.
How do prepositions after verbs differ from those after adjectives?
Prepositions after verbs often indicate the object of an action, such as "He accused him of lying." In contrast, prepositions after adjectives can express aspirations or intentions, like "She is excited about traveling abroad."
Are there common mistakes when using prepositions after verbs and adjectives?
Yes, one common mistake is the incorrect use of prepositions, which can lead to confusion or ambiguity. For example, saying "She is interested in dancing" instead of "She is interested about dancing," where "about" would be incorrect.