Adjective + Preposition – Part 1: Multiple Choice

Choose the preposition that completes each sentence. Look at the adjective before the gap and at what follows it. Your first choice counts.

1. I wasn't aware _____ the change to the timetable, so I missed the last train home.

2. A: Shall we watch this one tonight? B: Hmm, I'm not very keen _____ scary films. Can we find a comedy?

3. Sorry, I can't eat the cake. I'm allergic _____ eggs.

4. The little town where my mum grew up is famous _____ its chocolate. Visitors buy it by the box.

5. We didn't stay long at the market. It was crowded _____ tourists taking photos.

6. You'd better check the route. I'm hopeless _____ reading maps.

7. Are you still interested _____ buying my old bike? Someone else has asked about it.

8. A: Why do you keep looking out of the window? B: I'm curious _____ who's moving in next door. There's a big van outside.

9. Since the new baby arrived, our three-year-old has been a bit jealous _____ her.

10. My brother was late _____ his own birthday party because he fell asleep on the bus.

11. Hurry up and put your shoes on! Aren't you ready _____ school yet?

12. A: My cousin Anna got married last summer. B: Oh, lovely! Who's she married _____?

13. My grandad is brilliant _____ fixing things. Last week he mended our washing machine.

14. The assistant in the phone shop was really patient _____ my aunt, who asked the same question five times.

15. Our son is crazy _____ dinosaurs. He can name fifty of them.

16. Your new phone is very similar _____ mine. Is it the same make?

17. Nadia's parents are from Quebec, so she's fluent _____ both French and English.

18. The film is based _____ a true story about a boy who walked all the way across Africa.

19. Our dog starts shaking whenever there's a storm. She's afraid _____ thunder.

20. You ran the whole marathon? That's amazing! I'm really proud _____ you.