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Dependant Prepositions Practice

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  • She was very generous ......................... me when I was staying ....................... her.
    TO/ WITH
  • He has extensive knowledge ___________ the subject, so he was a bit discouraged ................................... not getting the job.
     OF -IN /BY
  • His attitude ____________ the subject is very narrow-minded. It was just an unjustified attack ________ an innocent party.
     TO - TOWARDS / ON
  • The police have caught the suspected thief  he's.................... arrest. He will be accused ........ stealing the painting.
    UNDER / OF
  • It was good that the whole team was so enthusiastic __________ the changes. The manager thanked them on behalf _________ the directors.
     ABOUT / OF
  • Apparently this programme is compatible _______ Microsoft Word. I wouldn't know. I was useless ____ IT at school.
    WITH / AT
  • "In accordance _____ the wishes of my people," said the president, "I'm retiring ______ public life."
    WITH / FROM
  • I didn't break the vase .................purpose. So don't be angry ______me!
    ON / AT
  • Norma is anxious........................... taking the exam. but she is also very much  committed ................ improving her English.
     ABOUT / TO
  • It never occurred _____ me that these researchers were reliant ........................... external funding exclusively.
    TO / ON
  • Of course the lawyer provided us _____ all the information we needed, but her fees added______ to more than $20,000!
    WITH / UP
  • Finding himself short _____ money, he wrote _______ his uncle asking________ help.
    OF/ TO/ FOR
  • The rise ____________ crime levels has been attributed ____ lower employment opportunities.
    IN / TO
  • Get to the point! Stop beating ..................... the bush! Did you bump....................her yesterday or not?
    ABOUT / INTO
  • Please talk __ the manager and don't shout __ me!
    TO/ AT
  • Our boss says he doesn't approve ........................ the changes. He's totally _______ them.
    OF / AGAINST
  • We are related ________each other ________blood.
    TO/ BY
  • The organization is dedicated ............................. ending poverty, but part of the money will be devoted ................................ protecting the environment..
    TO / TO
  • Visitors are asked to abstain ___________ smoking on the premises. We strongly object ________ it.
    FROM / TO
  • I'm furious ........................ my brother for having lied .............................. me!
    WITH/ TO
  • My teacher let us finish class early __________ condition that we arrived early the next day. The headmaster agreed, but  _______the condition that they we did all our homework first.
    ON / UNDER
  • Those rude waiters finally got................my nerves. We were so dissatisfied ___________ the service, we won’t eat at that restaurant never again!
     ON / WITH
  • The neighbours were always complaining ................ us ...................... our dog.
    TO/ ABOUT
  • The course encourages you to think critically about innovation, that's why it appeals.......... students who are interested .............working in such new fields.
    TO/ IN
  • They blamed the pilot _____ the crash and the insurance company has agreed to meet our claim ............................. full.
    FOR / IN