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Dependent Prepositions C1

Total questions: 131

Worksheet time: 2hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I admire her (a)   her honesty.

2.

He apologized (a)   stealing.

3.

He applied (a)   the position last week.

4.

I asked her (a)   her opinion.

5.

You can't blame him (a)   trying.

6.

I think he cares (a)   you a great deal. He just doesn't know how to show it.

7.

Please excuse us (a)   interrupting.

8.

I'm headed (a)   town. Do you want me to pick you up anything?

9.

They've longed (a)   a child for the past 5 years.

10.

You don't have to pay (a)   it. It's on the house.

11.

We've been praying (a)   a complete recovery in our prayer group.

12.

You can only prepare so much (a)   a pandemic.

13.

They scolded the child (a)   biting his fingernails.

14.

Researchers are currently searching (a)   a cure for cancer.

15.

I wouldn't vote (a)   DT if you paid me.

16.

What are you waiting (a)   ? Let's go!

17.

He's wished (a)   a place of his own for quite some time now.

18.

If you're willing to work (a)   it, the Advanced Certificate is definitely within your reach.

19.

It's hard to absorb (a)   all these prepositions in one day.

20.

I hope he arrives (a)   time to see us perform!

21.

He's schedule to arrive (a)   Madrid at 2 o'clock.

22.

I've been engrossed (a)   my work. Sorry, what were you saying?

23.

I believe (a)   you! You can do it!

24.

She doesn't often confide (a)   other people. She prefers writing in her journal.

25.

They haven't implicated her (a)   the crime just yet, but they are suspicious of her whereabouts the night of the crime.

26.

I've been involved (a)   the theatre scene since I was a child.

27.

If you'd like to participate (a)   more collegiate activities, why don't you just ask your college counsellor?

28.

Studying these prepositions resulted (a)   the difference between passing and failing the C1 exam.

29.

My company specialises (a)   bankruptcy claims.

30.

If you want to succeed (a)   life you have to be prepared to fail once in a while.

31.

Trust (a)   your ability to speak in English and just go for it!

32.

She and her boyfriend couldn't agree (a)   what type of drapes they wanted for the living room.

33.

Her opinions on the election were based (a)   Fake News.

34.

I want to be (a)   time for the movie. Don't be late!

35.

He was to blame (a)   the mismanagement of the company.

36.

He blamed the mismanagement of the company (a)   her.

37.

I don't want to comment (a)   the shareholder's meeting. It's confidential.

38.

He has to concentrate (a)   the work at hand. If not, the consequences could be devastating.

39.

I'd like to congratulate you (a)   your big win!

40.

You can count (a)   me to participate in the race this Friday.

41.

Whether or not we have in-person class depends (a)   the government and local officials.

42.

I'd really appreciate it if you could elaborate (a)   how you plan to create social distancing in schools.

43.

If they impose a ban (a)   all cars heading into the city, people will have to use more public transport.

44.

He insisted (a)   coming. He wouldn't take no for an answer!

45.

He doesn't play (a)   the computer every day, just when he has finished his homework.

46.

I pride myself (a)   being exhaustive in my language training.

47.

We have to rely heavily (a)   technology right now in order to work, study or even interact with friends.

48.

I'm trying to work (a)   my bad habits, but it's a slow go.

49.

Have you been able (a)   adapt to our current situation or have you been unemployed?

50.

Do you have anything to add (a)   the document?

51.

He agreed (a)   leave her alone one condition: that she never make advances towards him again.

52.

Don't forget to apologise (a)   him for ruining his birthday.

53.

I belong (a)   a big expat group here in Madrid.

54.

She didn't consent (a)   her son leaving the country, and now the father in question is in jail.

55.

I've devoted a lot of time and effort (a)   this particular exercise. I hope you find it useful!

56.

If you happen (a)   see me on the street, please say hello.

57.

One thing led (a)   another and we found ourselves having cocktails at 11:00 at night.

58.

Listen (a)   my advice: get out while you can.

59.

I object (a)   his line of questioning.

60.

She hardly reacted (a)   the flashlight they flashed in front of her eyes.

61.

Please refer (a)   section 12 of the handbook for all information regarding transport.

62.

She replied (a)   my message about a half hour after I had sent it.

63.

Excuse me, may I speak (a)   your manager, please?

64.

Do not speak unless spoken (a)   .

65.

It's really nice having someone to talk (a)   . Thanks so much.

66.

I have no one to turn (a)   .

67.

She had nowhere (a)   turn.

68.

I'll be right back. Feel free to get acquainted (a)   everybody.

69.

I agree (a)   you on that last bit, but really shutting everything down isn't the answer.

70.

I don't associate (a)   the likes of you.

71.

They can't charge him (a)   murder because there are no witnesses.

72.

He has cluttered his room (a)   magazines since he was a child.

73.

I coincide (a)   him on this matter. I think it's really important to educate children albeit remotely.

74.

His car collided (a)   another one on the way home from work. He's going to spend 3 days in hospital.

75.

Compared (a)   the way we used to teach, our lessons are a lot more technology driven.

76.

We comply (a)   all regulations regarding Covid19.

77.

Confronted (a)   his infidelity by his wife, he agreed to a divorce.

78.

Don't confuse Gerunds (a)   Infinitives in English, or you're in for a doozie of a lesson.

79.

He covered the table (a)   a tablecloth that had been in is family for decades.

80.

Can you cram for an exam (a)   a classmate or do you prefer studying alone?

81.

I'd rather not deal (a)   the problem just yet. Let's Mariano Rajoy this issue and let it sit and see what happens.

82.

If you'd like to go to Mallorca with your friends you'll have to discuss it (a)   your father.

83.

If you'd like my help (a)   that, why don't you just ask me?

84.

Don't ever tamper (a)   a fire extinguisher.

85.

He trusts me (a)   his life.

86.

We've argued (a)   all kinds of things but we still love each other.

87.

Thanks for asking (a)   my mother. She's fine. She got out of hospital yesterday.

88.

I'm all (a)   learning prepositions, can't you see?

89.

He boasted (a)   getting a raise, but I don't think it's that big of a deal. We all got raises this year.

90.

He cares (a)   you more than you know.

91.

I'm really concerned (a)   your marks this semester. You're barely passing your classes.

92.

I often dream (a)   living in a new country.

93.

Forget (a)   it. It wasn't your fault. All water under the bridge as far as I'm concerned.

94.

I know (a)   you and Lucy. When were you going to tell me that you were in a relationship?

95.

I hope one day we can laugh (a)   this but right now I'm really embarrassed.

96.

They're protesting (a)   the opening of a new casino.

97.

Think (a)   what you've done and then come talk to me.

98.

I worry (a)   the economy because of the pandemic.

99.

If you're going to have a blood test, you must abstain (a)   eating or drinking for at least 8 hours.

100.

He borrowed a book (a)   me last week and never returned it.

101.

I need to escape (a)   this nightmare of a town as quickly as possible.

102.

He graduated (a)   a top notch university when he was only 14 years old. I think that's the definition of a genius.

103.

She hides her scars (a)   people because she doesn't want to explain what happened to her as a child.

104.

I inferred (a)   your message that you would like to meet again soon. Is that correct?

105.

Her work prevented her (a)   making the meeting on time.

106.

Madrid has prohibited people (a)   smoking indoors.

107.

If you'd like to protect yourself and others (a)   harm, wear a mask.

108.

Right now she's recovering (a)   surgery, but you can see her in an hour.

109.

Their dog is actually one they rescued (a)   a shelter.

110.

He'll resign (a)   his current post as soon as they've found a replacement.

111.

He's retired (a)   the police force, but he still volunteers in the community.

112.

He saved that woman (a)   a tree branch that fell in the storm.

113.

He was separated (a)   his mother at birth, but now thanks to a genetics company, they have been reunited.

114.

Lots of chronic diseases stem (a)   poor nutrition at a young age.

115.

I suffer (a)   two chronic conditions.

116.

Some local officials are aiming (a)   lowering the drinking age.

117.

When you arrive (a)   your destination, be sure to call me.

118.

He glanced (a)   the headlines but he didn't have time to go through all of them.

119.

If I had to guess (a)   the answer, I would say 15.

120.

She's been hinting (a)   a ring for ages.

121.

He laughed (a)   me for thinking buffalo wings were made of real buffalo.

122.

Britney Spears was a 90's icon but look (a)   her now. She doesn't even have custody over her own children.

123.

I marvel (a)   how quickly some people learn languages.

124.

She peered (a)   the book he was reading but she couldn't make out the title.

125.

I would just like to point (a)   the fact that no one in this room has apologised to me.

126.

Don't point your finger (a)   me. I didn't do it.

127.

He smiled (a)   the waitress even though it was his wife's birthday. His wife slapped him across the face.

128.

The mother told her son that it is never polite to stare (a)   people.

129.

She winked (a)   her cousin when her grandmother announced that never in her life had she farted in public.

130.

The way you were brought (a)   profoundly affects the way you parent your own children.

131.

Around 50% of young men in the U.S. grow (a)   without a father figure in the house.