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Contents:
• Quiz on Dependent Prepositions
• Quiz on Prepositional Phrases

Dependent Prepositions
Quiz
Add a preposition to these sentences where one is needed. Note: some have zero
preposition! Answers given after the quiz.

1. She is interested ______ all types of music, but fanatical ______ jazz.
2. We are almost totally dependent _____ the weather.
3. The film is loosely based ______ the book.
4. The government have set up a group to enquire ______ airport accidents.
5. She has been doing research _______ cancer for twenty years.
6. Although he paints, he is most famous ______ his poetry.
7. I could never get accustomed _____ the cold weather.
8. I got so totally absorbed ______ the film, I forgot the cake!
9. We have been flooded ______ requests to show the programme again.
10. He is capable _____ turning the company’s fortunes around.
11. His views are reminiscent ______ the old Labour Party.
12. The bicycle was tied ____ the roof of the car.
13. Nobody is certain _____ the future but some are convinced _____ the past.
14. She was suspicious ______ his motives from the start.
15. They are protesting _________ the funding cutbacks.
16. I am content ______ the progress she has made.
17. I am amazed _____ the progress she has made.
18. I am concerned _______ her poor progress.
19. His name is linked ______ the club.
20. I am involved ______ several pressure groups.
21. What time did you arrive _____ the hotel?
22. He has a reputation _______ arriving early.
23. She was blamed ________ the accident.
24. Everybody blamed the accident _______ her.
25. Don't forget to ask ______ a receipt when you leave.
26. I congratulated Sue and Tim _____ their decision to get married.
27. The meal consisted ______ seven courses.
28. The course leader should provide you _______ the necessary resources.
29. How much money do you spend ______ food every week?
30. Everybody is laughing _____ my new haircut!
31. The team entered ______ the stadium.
32. What time do we arrive ______ Paris?
32. We reach _______ Paris at 7pm.
33. Maria is really good _____ volleyball.
34. She is also really good ______ kids.
35. We finally arrived _______ home at midnight.
36. I am totally satisfied _____ the new car.
37. Everyone gets a bit bored _______ football after a while.
38. I was fed up ______ the lecture after two minutes.
39. I'm tired ______ asking the same questions.
40. The witness was asked to cooperate ______ the Tribunal.
41. Read the contract before you enter _____ an agreement.
42. I am very grateful _____ you for all you have done.
43. She reminds me _____ someone.
44. Don't be so strict ______ the children.
45. The key _____ success is not to reveal all your business secrets.
46. I am strict ______ punctuality though.
47. Her father discouraged her _____ becoming a doctor.
48. She reluctantly agreed ______ his demands and signed.
49. The country is composed _____ four islands.
50. I agree ______ your opinion on that.
51. I am surprised ______ your reaction to that idea.
52. I can concentrate ______ my work better if I have music.
53. What are your views _____ the new hunting laws?
54. Sometimes there are no advantages ______ being young.
55. John suffers ______ regular headaches.
56. He was charged ______ multiple crimes.
57. They were prevented ________ seeing her.
58. I'm keen _____ tennis.
59. And I'm enthusiastic _______ most sports.
60. But I am dead _________ fox hunting.
61. I look forward _____ meeting you next week.
62. Most people have a passion _____ something or someone.
63. This reflects my love ______ all things Oriental.
64. Some people are obsessed ______ their weight.
65. The story revolves _______ two couples.
66. Have you forgiven me ______ what I said?
67. I'm not accusing anyone _____ anything.
68. Thank you _____ letting us use your apartment.
69. I prefer city life _____ country life.
70. They have a reputation ______ being fair and impartial.
71. I don't object _____ you smoking here.
72. As a youth he rebelled _______ his parents.
73. They tried to force me ______ becoming a member of the scouts.
74. After the marketing campaign they could barely cope ______ the consumer demand.
75. We will persist ____ our efforts to make contact _____the hostages.
76. The team had not reckoned ______ such strong opposition.
77. The proposal was good but lacking _____ details.
78. Her enthusiasm ______ horses dates _____ to childhood.
79. I could not focus _____ the road during my driving test.
80. They pleaded ______ me to go with them.
81. Some people are allergic ______ nuts.
82. Some people suffer ______ asthma.
83. We are seeking _____ a new strategic analyst for our team.
84. Eventually she will be recognised ______ her achievements.
85. We are about to embark _____ the journey of a lifetime.
86. He is adept ______ a range of skills.
87. He was familiar ______ the author but not knowledgeable in depth _____ him.
88. I'm experienced _____ all aspects of computer technology.
89. Her answers were appropriate ____ the question asked.
90. The next of kin have been informed _____ the death.
91. Will you keep me up to date _____ developments?
92. We succeeded _____ persuading her to leave the house.
93. I'm not acquainted ____ the new system.
94. Investigating _______ the crimes will take some time.
95. Freedom _____ fear is a basic tenet of the UN charter of human rights.
96. There's a strong tendency __________ increased saving at the moment.
97. The child was always angry ______ his brother.
98. Some people are totally dedicated ______ their work.
99. I became so lost ______ the book that I forgot the time.
100. Would you like to participate _____ the debate?
101. Subject _____ the committee’s approval, the mission will go ahead in the summer.
102. After weighing _____ all the options we decided to plump _____ the first design.
103. I am not used _____ to speaking in public.
104. Through camouflage some animals blend in ______ their natural surroundings.
105. One of the laws of evolution says that species adapt ____ environmental changes.
106. Some groups active in the province want it to secede ______ the country.
107. The incident provided the impetus _____ change in the organisation.
108. The court has jurisdiction ______ the whole territory.
109. Both parties vowed not to hinder ______ the peace process.
110. The accused declared that he had no credible motive ______ revenge and
denied _____ the charges.
111. Are you acquainted _______ Mr Smith?
112. At 7 pm Professor X will lecture _____ the history of the region.
113. The memoir gives vital insights ______ the character of the actor.
114. This information is relevant ______ anyone travelling to the region.
115. The prisoners were deprived _____ their basic human rights.
116. She is responsible ______ the whole operation.
117. Deep wounds were inflicted ______ the population by the ten-year siege.
118. You need to liaise _____ the Head of Security on all matters of staff welfare in the
field.
119. The Minister admitted the need ______ better training of civil servants.
120. The party’s withdrawal ______ the elections was widely seen as an obstacle ____
the success _____ the peace plan.
121. Six Characters in Search _____ an Author is a play by Luigi Pirandello.
122. The comments were detrimental _____ good relations between them.
123. This rule applies _____ everyone.
124. The footballer has been associated ______ with several top clubs.
125. The team met ______ three delegations from civil society.
126. The new arrivals integrated quickly ______ American society.
127. At the party they mixed _____ some of the most influential figures, but nobody
really impressed ______ them.
128. They agreed to cooperate ______ police ______ these matters.
129. The final decision rests ______ the Security Council.
130. In accordance ______ Article VII……
131. The last quarter saw a sudden increase _____ house prices.
132. The trend is clearly ________ smaller appliances in the home..
133. The number of tourists fell ______ sharply after the incident.
134. The scope of this report is limited _____ events that took place in 2006.
135. She was always surrounded ______ admirers.
136. As leader of the team, I am responsible ____ the Board of Management.
137. I have always been suspicious ____ his motives.
138. The refuges are entirely reliant _____ foreign aid.
139. At first they resisted ______ the idea, but then they came round to it.
140. I don’t advise _____ anyone, I just listen ____ their complaints.
141. The authorities failed to heed ______ the warnings about the earthquake.
142. Subject _____ medical clearance, the job is yours.
143. I can personally vouch ______ Ms X’s integrity.
144. The suspicion between the two sides stems _____ an incident last year.
145. Jazz originated ______ the southern states of the US.
146. The enquiry resulted _____ significant changes.
147. The proposal arose _____ of two secret meetings between the sides.
148. The two-day festival concluded _____ a salsa party.
149. They requested _____ me to accompany them on the mission.
150. I can’t attend _____ the class next Thursday.
151. The medics attended ____ the sick under awful conditions.
152. The demonstration erupted ____ violence.
153. The landscape of the Pampas is in places similar _____ the Dutch landscape.
154. The migrants board ______ boats at several embarkation points.
155. I will address _______ your criticisms in an open letter.
156. The position on offer answers _____ my current career needs.
157. In my role as spokesman I answer _____ Mrs X.
158. The rudder of the ship came _______ from the ship and floated away.
159. Online learning poses a huge challenge ______ traditional education.