Adjective + Preposition – Part 2: 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. Everyone says I look like the actor in that new series, but I'm not related _____ him.

2. Our new neighbour is really enthusiastic _____ gardening, so the front of her house is now full of flowers.

3. Salmon and mackerel are both rich _____ vitamin D.

4. A stranger found my wallet on the bus and posted it back to me. I was so grateful _____ her honesty.

5. Lots of seaside villages are dependent _____ tourism, so a wet summer hits them hard.

6. Leo was ashamed _____ shouting at the referee, so he apologised after the match.

7. If you're serious _____ getting fit, you'll need to train more than once a week.

8. It was really kind _____ you to wait for me in the rain.

9. My grandparents are strongly opposed _____ the idea of selling the family farm.

10. The castle was built on a hill to keep the town safe _____ attack.

11. My uncle is completely addicted _____ sudoku. He does three before breakfast.

12. Our manager has been absent _____ work since her knee operation in March.

13. If you aren't satisfied _____ your new trainers, you can take them back within thirty days.

14. Don't worry about Gran living on her own. She's perfectly capable _____ looking after herself.

15. I've only lived here for a month, so I'm not very familiar _____ the bus routes yet.

16. After a three-week trial, the jury found the company director guilty _____ fraud.

17. These boots aren't suitable _____ hiking; the soles are far too thin.

18. My sister lent me a fantasy series, and now I'm completely hooked _____ it. I've read three of the books in a week.

19. My dad is useless _____ DIY: the last picture he put up was so crooked that we had to take it down.

20. A year living abroad would be good _____ your Spanish.