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Practice: Prepositions After Verbs

Choosing the correct preposition (in, about, for, to...) after a verb is simply a matter of memorizing (and practicing) which prepositions accompany a specific verb. In the following sentences, choose the appropriate preposition that completes the sentence.

This activity contains 25 questions.

Question 1.
I am very grateful __________ you.

 
in
to
with
End of Question 1


Question 2.
I hope you are familiar _________ this subject.

 
for
to
with
End of Question 2


Question 3.
He is accustomed __________ his professor.

 
for
to
with
End of Question 3


Question 4.
That student always disagrees _____________ me.
 
for
to
with
End of Question 4


Question 5.
I assume that you are acquainted ________ this subject since you are responsible _________ writing the accompanying materials.

 
for/to
to/to
with/for
to/for
for/with
with/with
End of Question 5


Question 6.
Our school is associated ________ that organization.
 
for
to
with
End of Question 6


Question 7.
It is difficult to contribute _______ this fund when we are not committed ______ its mission.

 
for/to
to/to
with/for
to/for
for/with
with/with
End of Question 7


Question 8.
We have been very satisfied __________ his results.

 
for
to
with
End of Question 8


Question 9.
The teacher was upset ______ the student's behavior.

 
for
to
with
End of Question 9


Question 10.
I am interested _________ your analysis.

 
for
to
in
End of Question 10


Question 11.
We all object _________ the use of this money for personal purposes.
 
for
to
in
End of Question 11


Question 12.
I apologize ________ our mistake.
 
for
to
with
End of Question 12


Question 13.
We do not approve ______ such trivial questions and are not willing to take responsibility ________them.

 
for/of
of/of
with/for
for/with
of/for
with/with
End of Question 13


Question 14.
Now that we are finished ________ the hard subjects, we look forward ________next year.
 
for/of
of/to
with/with
of/for
for/with
with/to
End of Question 14


Question 15.
Our lab is equipped _______ the latest state-of-the-art computers.

 
for
to
with
End of Question 15


Question 16.
The product is made ________pure gold.

 
by
in
of
End of Question 16


Question 17.
Never become involved _______ a questionable deal.
 
by
in
for
End of Question 17


Question 18.
It is important that we coordinate our efforts _________ each other.
 
for
to
with
End of Question 18


Question 19.
We are not limited _________ our approach.

 
for
with
in
End of Question 19


Question 20.
I hope you succeed _______ this research.

 
for
with
to
End of Question 20


Question 21.
We want to thank you _______ your cooperation.
 
for
in
with
End of Question 21


Question 22.
Our university is prohibited ________ doing business________ that country.
 
from/on
in/with
in/on
with/from
from/with
with/on
End of Question 22


Question 23.
I want everyone to participate _______ the discussion group.
 
for
in
on
End of Question 23


Question 24.
You would be wise to take advantage ________ this free tutoring.

 
with
for
of
End of Question 24


Question 25.
Are you aware __________ the cost?

 
with
of
for
End of Question 25





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