Grammar Exercises, Prepositions

Grammar Exercise: Adjectives + Prepositions (1)

Complete the sentences with these prepositions:

for,  in,  of,  on,  to,  with

  1. Natalie is very keen _____ ballet.
  2. Jennifer is fond _____ gardening.
  3. San Sebastian is world-famous _____ its cuisine.
  4. Mike is afraid _____ heights.
  5. He’s interested _____ buying our car.
  6. Who’s Nicole Kidman married _____?
  7. Liam is used _____ speaking French with his grandparents.
  8. I’m not surprised John is late, it’s so typical _____ him.
  9. Congratulations _____ passing your driving test. I’m so proud _____ you!
  10. The doctors are very pleased _____ Kevin’s progress.
  11. At the summer camp James is responsible _____ a group of eight children.
  12. It was very nice _____ Sonia to drive me to the airport.
  13. Daniel was quite rude _____ the bartender.
  14. Henry was a bit disappointed _____ his exam results.
  15. Looking at a smartphone all day can’t be good _____ your eyesight.















    Answers

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

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