Verbs and Prepositions (1)

Write in the correct preposition. Sometimes no preposition is needed (-)!

1. I thanked Max __________ helping me to plan my trip to Argentina.
2. The student was so sleepy that he found it hard to concentrate __________ his homework.
3. What do you think __________  Jennifer Aniston? Do you think she’s a good actress?
4. We really need to discuss __________ the situation.
5. Stanley apologised __________ his wife __________ his grumpiness.
6. The police blame arsonists __________ starting the fire which destroyed several homes.
7. Andrea prefers Charles Dickens __________ Shakespeare.
8. A: Have you heard __________ Dylan recently?  B: Yes, he sent me an email a few days ago.
9. Liam really objects __________ people smoking in lifts.
10. Don’t rely __________ getting to the office by nine o’clock. The traffic is very heavy.
11. What time do you normally get __________ home in the evening?
12. Children often argue __________ their siblings.
13. I love listening __________ audiobooks and podcasts.
14. You don’t need to decide right now. Take some time to think __________ it.

     

Would you like some more practice? Check out Verbs + Prepositions (2)  (with printable PDF)

ANSWERS

1. for
2. on
3. of
4. –
5. to; for
6. for
7. to
8. from
9. to
10. on
11. –
12. with
13. to
14. about

     

Prepositions of Place Exercise 1 Exercise 2

Prepositions of time  Exercise 1  Exercise 2

Adjectives + Prepositions  Exercise 1, Exercise 2


KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION EXERCISES

These exercises can be very helpful for preparing for official English exams

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Exercise 3