WREN & MARTIN's English grammar-English Grammar Quiz: Verbs Followed by Prepositions
English Grammar Quiz: Verbs Followed by Prepositions
Can you identify which preposition correctly follows the verb in each sentence? Test your knowledge with these 10 practice questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q1. Whether we go for a picnic tomorrow depends entirely _______ the weather.
(a) at
(b) in
(c) on
(d) with
Q2. You should always apologize _______ your mistakes if you want to maintain good relationships.
(a) for
(b) to
(c) about
(d) with
Q3. Do you truly believe _______ the power of positive thinking?
(a) on
(b) in
(c) at
(d) to
Q4. This vintage fountain pen originally belonged _______ my great-grandfather.
(a) with
(b) at
(c) from
(d) to
Q5. The manager finally agreed _______ my proposal after a long discussion.
(a) with
(b) to
(c) for
(d) on
Q6. The student council complained _______ the lack of healthy options in the cafeteria.
(a) of
(b) about
(c) with
(d) for
Q7. A standard cricket team consists _______ eleven players.
(a) with
(b) in
(c) of
(d) by
Q8. Please listen carefully _______ the instructions before you start the exam.
(a) at
(b) to
(c) on
(d) with
Q9. It is not polite to laugh _______ someone when they make a silly mistake.
(a) at
(b) on
(c) with
(d) to
Q10. We have been waiting _______ the arrival of the chief guest for over an hour.
(a) to
(b) for
(c) with
(d) about
✅ Answer Key & Explanations
| Q.No | Answer | Quick Grammar Rule |
| 1 | (c) on | You depend on someone or something. |
| 2 | (a) for | You apologize for an action (but 'apologize to' a person). |
| 3 | (b) in | You believe in an idea, a person, or a concept. |
| 4 | (d) to | An object belongs to a specific person. |
| 5 | (b) to | You agree to a plan/proposal (but 'agree with' a person). |
| 6 | (b) about | You complain about a situation or a problem. |
| 7 | (c) of | Consist of is used to list the parts that make up a whole. |
| 8 | (b) to | You listen to music, people, or instructions. |
| 9 | (a) at | To laugh at someone usually implies mockery. |
| 10 | (b) for | You wait for a person, an event, or a thing. |
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