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Prepositions can be tricky in English. Do you have any idea how well you know them? Take the quiz to find out. Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence, or choose  _ _  if NO preposition is needed.

1. Do you often go ______ a walk?

2. I am not afraid _____ snakes and other weird reptiles.

3. Mary has natural gift for languages but she’s really bad _____ physics and maths.

4. I’m still at work but will be at home _____ 7PM.

5. The manager accused the cashier _____ stealing the money.

6. What do you think _____ the new CEO? Is he capable of leading the company?

7. We are still at the office but leaving  _____ the airport very soon.

8. Everybody was shocked _____ the bad language that he used in the meeting.

9. Sarah is a great mum; she’s devoted all of her time ______ her kids and husband.

10. Yes, Jonathan, I am going to buy these shoes and don’t care  _____ how much they cost.

11. Strong winds caused serious damage  _____ the roof.

12. What is the reason _____ your being late?

13. Despite being qualified _____ the job, she was turned down.

14. When Peter realized he was wrong, he apologised _____ everybody _____ the mistake.

15. ‘I think it’s your turn now to pay _____ the lunch.’ ‘You’re right, Peter; this time it’s ______ me.’

16. Don’t be jealous _____ her wealth and success. She has been working hard all her life.

17. My breakfast consists only _____ cereal, banana and orange juice.

18. I have no idea how they can live _____ so little money.

19. I wanted to go alone but she insisted _____ coming with me.

20. First,  I want to discuss _____ the problem _____ my partner and only then make a decision.

21. Would you remind me _____ taking my notebook to the meeting? I keep forgetting things.

22. This little boy reminds me _____ your nephew when he was a preschooler.

23. Jason has very little spare time, as he is involved _____ too many school activities.

24. She kept complaining _____  her friends _____ her mother-in-law.

25. I’m so sorry, but I deleted all your photos _____  accident.

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