Noun + Preposition – Part 2: Multiple Choice

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

1. Dad's first attempt _____ making sushi was a disaster, but his second one looked amazing.

2. My brother has no interest _____ learning to drive. He'd rather cycle everywhere.

3. That story in the newspaper did a lot of damage _____ his reputation.

4. Too much screen time can have a bad effect _____ your sleep.

5. The main cause _____ the fire was an old heater in the kitchen.

6. After the way she handled the crisis, staff have real confidence _____ their new head teacher.

7. There has been a big increase _____ the price of bus tickets this year.

8. We made a complaint _____ the noise from the flat upstairs.

9. There's a huge demand _____ cheap flats in the city centre.

10. My son has a fear _____ the dark, so we always leave a light on in the hall.

11. The government has announced a ban _____ plastic straws.

12. Do all the students have access _____ the computer room at lunchtime?

13. Both sides want to put an end _____ the strike as soon as possible.

14. My grandma still keeps in contact _____ all her old school friends.

15. Is there a cure _____ the common cold yet?

16. There's a real lack _____ parking near the hospital.

17. My parents had an argument _____ who should do the washing-up.

18. Our landlord never sends a reply _____ our messages, so now we just phone him.

19. This year, our school has a strong focus _____ helping children to enjoy reading.

20. After all their lies, I've lost all trust _____ them.