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WorksheetsCAE PREPOSITIONS (PART 1)
Total questions: 110
Worksheet time: 2hrs 51mins
She is interested ______ all types of music, but fanatical ______ jazz.
about/ about
in/about
in/of
about/in
We are almost totally dependent _____ the weather.
on
in
about
of
The film is loosely based ______ the book.
in
on
of
about
The government have set up a group to enquire ______ airport accidents.
about
into
on
into
She has been doing research _______ cancer for twenty years.
on
into
about
of
Although he paints, he is most famous ______ his poetry.
of
for
into
at
I could never get accustomed _____ the cold weather.
on
of
to
into
I got so totally absorbed ______ the film, I forgot the cake!
in
by
into
on
We have been flooded ______ requests to show the programme again.
in
on
with
for
He is capable _____ turning the company’s fortunes around
on
of
in
to
His views are reminiscent ______ the old Labour Party.
in
of
into
on
The bicycle was tied ____ the roof of the car.
with
into
at
to
Nobody is certain _____ the future but some are convinced _____ the past.
of/about
about/about
about/of
of/of
She was suspicious ______ his motives from the start.
on
in
of
to
They are protesting _________ the funding cutbacks.
by
with
for
against
I am content ______ the progress she has made.
with
on
by
for
I am amazed _____ the progress she has made.
at
with
by
on
I am concerned _______ her poor progress.
about
by
on
with
His name is linked ______ the club.
to
with
by
into
I am involved ______ several pressure groups.
in
on
with
by
What time did you arrive _____ the hotel?
in
at
on
into
He has a reputation _______ arriving early.
of
in
on
for
She was blamed ________ the accident.
for
of
on
at
Everybody blamed the accident _______ her.
of
into
on
for
Don't forget to ask ______ a receipt when you leave.
at
in
of
for
I congratulated Sue and Tim _____ their decision to get married.
for
on
of
in
The meal consisted ______ seven courses.
in
of
into
at
The course leader should provide you _______ the necessary resources
in
with
of
for
How much money do you spend ______ food every week?
in
of
on
for
Everybody is laughing _____ my new haircut!
on
in
for
at
What time do we arrive ______ Paris?
at
in
of
into
Maria is really good _____ volleyball.
in
on
for
at
We finally arrived _______ home at midnight.
no preposition
at
on
to
I am totally satisfied _____ the new car.
by
of
for
with
Everyone gets a bit bored _______ football after a while.
with
by
in
of
I was fed up ______ the lecture after two minutes.
in
for
on
with
I'm tired ______ asking the same questions.
with
of
on
at
The witness was asked to cooperate ______ the Tribunal.
in
for
with
by
Read the contract before you enter _____ an agreement.
into
in
on
with
I am very grateful _____ you for all you have done.
with
by
for
of
She reminds me _____ someone.
on
of
at
by
The key _____ success is not to reveal all your business secrets.
to
for
on
at
Her father discouraged her _____ becoming a doctor.
of
for
from
on
She reluctantly agreed ______ his demands and signed.
with
on
for
to
The country is composed _____ four islands.
with
of
into
by
I agree ______ your opinion on that.
on
to
with
of
I am surprised ______ your reaction to that idea.
by
about
with
at
I can concentrate ______ my work better if I have music.
in
on
into
of
What are your views _____ the new hunting laws?
in
on
about
of
Sometimes there are no advantages ______ being young.
in
to
for
about
John suffers ______ regular headaches.
from
of
He was charged ______ multiple crimes.
of
with
on
for
They were prevented ________ seeing her.
of
for
at
from
I'm keen _____ tennis.
on
with
into
of
And I'm enthusiastic _______ most sports.
for
of
with
about
I look forward _____ meeting you next week.
for
with
to
on
Most people have a passion _____ something or someone.
for
on
by
about
This reflects my love ______ all things Oriental.
of
for
at
on
Some people are obsessed ______ their weight.
with
by
at
on
The story revolves _______ two couples.
on
for
around
at
Have you forgiven me ______ what I said?
about
with
at
for
I'm not accusing anyone _____ anything.
at
on
for
of
Thank you _____ letting us use your apartment.
for
of
on
around
I prefer city life _____ country life.
against
on
from
to
They have a reputation ______ being fair and impartial.
for
on
of
about
I don't object _____ you smoking here.
with
on
to
IN
As a youth he rebelled _______ his parents.
against
on
into
for
They tried to force me ______ becoming a member of the scouts.
to
into
aroung
for
After the marketing campaign they could barely cope ______ the consumer demand.
on
with
into
for
The proposal was good but lacking _____ details.
with
in
of
I could not focus _____ the road during my driving test.
in
on
about
into
Some people are allergic ______ nuts.
with
to
no preposition
of
We are seeking _____ a new strategic analyst for our team.
no presposition
for
on
of
Eventually she will be recognised ______ her achievements.
of
on
for
no preposition
We are about to embark _____ the journey of a lifetime.
in
into
on
I'm experienced _____ all aspects of computer technology
about
of
in
with
Her answers were appropriate ____ the question asked.
of
to
on
for
The next of kin have been informed _____ the death.
of
on
into
about
Will you keep me up to date _____ developments?
about
no preposition
with
of
We succeeded _____ persuading her to leave the house.
no preposition
on
in
to
I'm not acquainted ____ the new system.
about
of
with
no preposition
Investigating _______ the crimes will take some time.
no preposition
about
of
into
Freedom _____ fear is a basic tenet of the UN charter of human rights.
of
on
no preposition
from
There's a strong tendency __________ increased saving at the moment.
towards
at
on
for
Some people are totally dedicated ______ their work.
with
to
towards
on
After weighing _____ all the options we decided to plump _____ the first design.
up/for
up/up
out/for
out/up
Some groups active in the province want it to secede ______ the country.
of
from
at
no preposition
The incident provided the impetus _____ change in the organisation
at
for
from
on
The court has jurisdiction ______ the whole territory
on
over
around
against
Both parties vowed not to hinder ______ the peace process.
no preposition
on
into
against
The accused declared that he had no credible motive ______ revenge and denied _____ the charges
for/ no preposition
of/ no preposition
for/ of
of/of
At 7 pm Professor X will lecture _____ the history of the region.
in
on
about
into
The memoir gives vital insights ______ the character of the actor.
on
into
of
at
This information is relevant ______ anyone travelling to the region.
for
of
no preposition
on
The prisoners were deprived _____ their basic human rights.
of
from
on
into
She is responsible ______ the whole operation.
of
on
for
no preposition
Deep wounds were inflicted ______ the population by the ten-year siege.
to
on
no preposition
at
The Minister admitted the need ______ better training of civil servants
of
for
at
on
The party’s withdrawal ______ the elections was widely seen as an obstacle ____the success _____ the peace plan.
from/ to/of
from/ for/of
from/to/for
of/to/of
The comments were detrimental _____ good relations between them
for
to
in
of
This rule applies _____ everyone.
to
no preposition
on
at
The team met ______ three delegations from civil society.
no preposition
with
on
into
The new arrivals integrated quickly ______ American society.
into
on
in
no preposition
They agreed to cooperate ______ police ______ these matters.
with/on
with/in
with/about
In accordance ______ Article VII……
on
with
to
The last quarter saw a sudden increase _____ house prices.
on
in
of
The trend is clearly ________ smaller appliances in the home..
to
towards
around
for
The scope of this report is limited _____ events that took place in 2006
on
to
towards
for
She was always surrounded ______ admirers
by
with
on
around
As leader of the team, I am responsible ____ the Board of Management
for
to
on
at
