Three Wise Kangaroos

Big prepositions quiz

1. I'm not very good ______ lying.
a) at b) in c) with d) of
2. My mum doesn't approve ______ piercing.
a) with b) of c) on d) for
3. You'd benefit a lot _____ spending a year in an English speaking country.
a) for b) on c) from d) with
4. Jack's been missing ______ school for a week now. He must be sick.
a) after b) to c) at d) from
5. Do you think there is a connection _____________ physical attractiveness and success in
life?
a) between b) of c) with d) for
6. I'm not familiar ____ this program. Can you talk me through it?
a) off b) on c) with d) of
7. He can't talk now. He's ______ the phone.
a) over b) on c) via d) in
8. We arrived at the airport just ____ time for the flight.
a) on b) in c) during d) with
9. There's been an increase _____ the number of online courses.
a) of b) on c) in d) with
10. I believe hefty fines are the best solution _____ the problem of poaching.
a) to b) of c) for d) into
11. A lot of emphasis is put _____ the students' welfare in our school.
a) on b) in c) for d) into
12. On average, people in our country spend 20% of their earnings ____ food.
a) for b) to c) into d) on
13. This food is off. It's _________ its sell-by date.
a) over b) past c) beyond d) through
14. What's the key ___ a long and happy life?
a) of b) on c) to d) in
15. I'm not very keen ______ fast food. It makes me feel unwell.
a) with b) on c) in d) for
16. My holiday plans depend ________ on my finances.
a) of b) for c) on d) from
17. The idea of living with my parents for the rest of my life doesn't appeal ______ me.
a) for b) with c) to d) on
18. Can you translate this ______ English for me, please?
a) into b) to c) for d) on
19. I must change my lifestyle. I am always ____ a rush.
a) on b) into c) onto d) in
20. My dad is often away _____ business.
a) for b) on c) in d) at

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