8 more verbs + preposition

By David Wood | March 21, 2008

Choose the correct preposition

 

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1. [Multiple choice]

I’m relying ……… you to help me later.

Answers for Quiz [1].

  • 1. of
  • 2. about
  • 3. with
  • 4. on (correct)

2. [Multiple choice]

You have to specialise ………. two subjects in your final year.

Answers for Quiz [2].

  • 1. for
  • 2. in (correct)
  • 3. to
  • 4. with

3. [Multiple choice]

Nurses were protesting ……………….. working conditions in clinics.

Answers for Quiz [3].

  • 1. about (correct)
  • 2. from
  • 3. for
  • 4. with

4. [Multiple choice]

The editor has resigned ………….. his post.

Answers for Quiz [4].

  • 1. from (correct)
  • 2. at
  • 3. on
  • 4. for

5. [Multiple choice]

Unfortunately your party coincides …………… another arrangement I’ve got.

Answers for Quiz [5].

  • 1. against
  • 2. at
  • 3. on
  • 4. with (correct)

6. [Multiple choice]

Perhaps it would help to discuss your future ………. a careers advisor?

Answers for Quiz [6].

  • 1. with (correct)
  • 2. to
  • 3. at
  • 4. on

7. [Multiple choice]

Farmers are protesting ………………… the excessive paperwork being introduced.

Answers for Quiz [7].

  • 1. on
  • 2. from
  • 3. with
  • 4. against (correct)

8. [Multiple choice]

You can’t blame me ……. your mistakes.

Answers for Quiz [8].

  • 1. of
  • 2. with
  • 3. about
  • 4. for (correct)
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