Adjective + Preposition Mixed Practice (Advanced)
B2-C1 Level
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The combinations in this exercise include challenging phrases from across all preposition groups: "prone to," "committed to," "absorbed in," "consistent with," "subject to," "detached from," "sceptical about," and "incompatible with." Many of these appear in formal, academic, and professional writing where the wrong preposition immediately signals a lower level of English. For example, "sceptical about" (with a "c" in British English) means having doubts, while "sceptical of" is also accepted but less common. Building automatic recall of these phrases strengthens the confidence and accuracy that advanced-level examinations demand.
Quick Rule
adjective + preposition (recall — no options given)
- 1.She is fully committed to improving public health. (dedication — use "to")
- 2.His actions weren't consistent with his earlier statements. (agreement — use "with")
- 3.The coastal region is prone to severe flooding. (tendency — use "to")
- 4.I am sceptical about the company's latest claims. (doubt — use "about")
- 5.After years abroad, he felt detached from his hometown. (separation — use "from")
All 20 questions
Complete each sentence with the correct preposition. No options are given - type the preposition from memory. Type the correct preposition.
The coastal region is prone _____ flooding during the rainy season.
She is fully capable _____ managing the department on her own.
He became accustomed _____ the cold weather after a few months.
The committee was suspicious _____ the financial reports.
She is deeply committed _____ improving education in rural areas.
The results are consistent _____ previous research findings.
She is fluent _____ three languages including Mandarin.
This approach is inferior _____ the method we used last year.
He is very protective _____ his younger siblings.
The new policy is subject _____ approval by the board.
She became absorbed _____ the novel and lost track of time.
He felt detached _____ the world around him after the accident.
The teacher is concerned _____ the students' lack of progress.
His theory is incompatible _____ the available evidence.
She is pessimistic _____ the chances of finding a solution.
The whole team was involved _____ planning the event.
He is reluctant _____ change his mind about the decision.
She was grateful _____ her colleagues for their support.
The software is compatible _____ most operating systems.
He has always been sceptical _____ alternative medicine.
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