Prepositions Quiz

100 verbs + prepositions

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How well do you know English prepositions? Take the preposition quiz to find out! Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence, or choose — if no preposition is necessary.

Prepositions

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Question 1
Paula is looking ___ a new job.
A
for
B
---
C
at
Question 2
I've been waiting ___ the bus for 20 minutes.
A
at
B
---
C
for
Question 3
I like listening ___ classical music.
A
----
B
to
C
of
Question 4
Vincent does great work. He should ask his boss ___ a raise.
A
to
B
for
C
of
Question 5
She thinks ___ this textbook is better than the old one.
A
of
B
about
C
---
Question 6
My daughter won first place in a poetry competition - I'm so proud ___ her!
A
---
B
about
C
of
Question 7
George told ___ me about the changes in the company.
A
for
B
to
C
---
Question 8
I might go to the party. It depends ___ what time I get home from work.
A
in
B
on
C
of
Question 9
Who were you talking ___ on the phone?
A
---
B
to
C
for
Question 9 Explanation: 
It's also possible to use "with"
Question 10
They apologized ___ Jan for being late.
A
from
B
to
C
with
Question 11
I heard ___ you broke up with your boyfriend - is it true?
A
of
B
---
C
about
Question 11 Explanation: 
It's also possible to use "that" - "I heard that you broke up with your boyfriend - is it true?"
Question 12
Do you remember ___ the first time you swam in the ocean?
A
about
B
---
C
from
Question 13
He doesn't agree ___ his girlfriend about politics.
A
to
B
on
C
with
Question 14
What are you talking ___?
A
about
B
with
C
to
Question 15
The teacher explained the exercise ___ us.  
A
to
B
about
C
---
Question 16
I'm writing ___ ask for some information about trips to Florida.
A
for
B
to
C
---
Question 17
Nicole frequently travels ___ Europe on business.  
A
to
B
at
C
for
Question 18
You can't leave the restaurant without paying ___ your meal.
A
into
B
for
C
after
Question 19
My wife asked me ___ wash all the dishes after dinner.
A
for
B
---
C
to
Question 20
He gave ___ her an expensive perfume for her birthday.
A
---
B
to
C
for
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