Verb + Preposition (15 questions, 5 min)
Authored by Roman Stehlík
English
10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
He apologized ... calling so late.
for
to
about
of
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 3 pts
I have to talk ... you.
to
for
of
with
Answer explanation
All of the answers are correct because we don't know the context of the sentence - with each preposition changing the context slightly.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
It's so noisy that I can't concentrate ... my assignment.
of
on
at
for
Answer explanation
The verb 'to concentrate' and also 'to focus' are generally used with the preposition 'on'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
I arrived ... Beijing on Sunday night.
on
at
to
in
Answer explanation
We arrive IN a country or a large city,
e.g. in Prague, in USA...
We arrive AT a smaller place,
e.g. at Joe's house, at school...
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
It depends ... the weather.
upon
at
of
on
Answer explanation
Both prepositions 'up' and 'upon' are correct.
The only difference is that 'upon' has more formal tone thus not appearing in everyday language as often.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
disapprove
of
about
with
against
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
20 sec • 2 pts
worry
at
about
for
on
Answer explanation
We worry 'about' situation, event, or person.
e.g. I'm worried about the weather/safety
We worry 'for' the wellbeing of someone,
e.g. I'm worried for the victims of the disaster
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