Verb + Preposition (15 questions, 5 min)

He apologized ... calling so late.

• for

• to

• about

• of

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.

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'

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...

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.

disapprove

• of

• about

• with

• against

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

He apologized ... late.

• against being

• for be

• for being

• with being

protest

• about

• against

• in

• of

I'm thinking ... a job.

• of changeing

• for change

• about changing

• with changing