Noun + Preposition Mixed Practice (Easy)
A2-B1 Level
This exercise tests the most common noun + preposition combinations at an accessible level. You
will practise everyday phrases such as reason for, example of,
interest in, and difference between — combinations that appear
constantly in both spoken and written English. At A2-B1 level, the focus is on high-frequency
phrases that you need for basic communication. Getting these right makes your English sound much
more natural and fluent.
Each question presents a sentence where you must choose the correct preposition to follow the noun. The best approach is to read the whole sentence before deciding, because the meaning of the sentence often helps you remember the correct combination. For example, if you see "There is no reason _____ the delay," thinking about "why" naturally leads to "for" (the reason for). If you see "What is the difference _____ these two words," thinking about comparing two things leads to "between." Building these logical connections helps you remember combinations even when you encounter them in new contexts. This type of question is commonly tested in Cambridge A2 Key and B1 Preliminary examinations.
Each question presents a sentence where you must choose the correct preposition to follow the noun. The best approach is to read the whole sentence before deciding, because the meaning of the sentence often helps you remember the correct combination. For example, if you see "There is no reason _____ the delay," thinking about "why" naturally leads to "for" (the reason for). If you see "What is the difference _____ these two words," thinking about comparing two things leads to "between." Building these logical connections helps you remember combinations even when you encounter them in new contexts. This type of question is commonly tested in Cambridge A2 Key and B1 Preliminary examinations.
Quick Rule
noun + correct preposition (mixed — for / to / of / in / on / between / about)
- 1.What is the reason for your absence? (cause — use "for")
- 2.This is a good example of teamwork. (type — use "of")
- 3.She doesn't have much interest in sport. (involvement — use "in")
- 4.We discussed the effect on local businesses. (impact — use "on")
- 5.Can you see the difference between these two colours? (comparison — use "between")
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