Adjectives with Prepositions 1 - English Grammar Exercise

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Do you know which preposition to use with the following adjectives? Practice your grammar with this free English Grammar Exercise. Complete the sentences by filling out missing prepositions.

Question 1:

Yesterday she had a very bad headache and today she is absent _______ class. She might be ill. I hope it's nothing serious.

A) from

B) of

C) on

D) at

1 b

Question 2:

Jane is happily married _______ Adam. I attended their wedding five years ago. It was fabulous.

A) for

B) to

C) with

D) by

1 b

Question 3:

I'm really scared _______ darkness. I've got troube falling asleep so I must sleep with lights turned on.

A) from

B) at

C) by

D) of

1 b

Question 4:

The church in my town is rich _______ history. There are so many exciting stories to talk about.

A) for

B) in

C) with

D) at

1 b

Question 5:

Aren't you nervous _______ today's exam? I couldn't sleep this night.

A) with

B) about

C) at

D) of

1 b

Question 6:

I am sorry but you are totally wrong _______ this. You better educate yourself.

A) with

B) by

C) about

D) at

1 b

Question 7:

You must admit that you are terrible _______ children. They always cry when you play with them!

A) at

B) with

C) about

D) of

1 b

Question 8:

Don't worry _______ the broken glass. I bought it very cheap at a flea market.

A) for

B) by

C) with

D) about

1 b

Question 9:

My best friend Lukas was not satisfied _______ his job. He changed career and now he earns twice as much.

A) by

B) with

C) for

D) about

1 b

Question 10:

I am fond _______ small cats. I wish my parents allowed me to buy one.

A) of

B) for

C) with

D) by

1 b