Noun + Preposition – Part 1: 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. My grandad is a huge fan _____ old cowboy films.

2. Priya got an invitation _____ a job interview at the bank this morning.

3. Can you explain the difference _____ a mug and a cup? Is it just the size?

4. My cousin has a degree _____ French and now works as a translator.

5. The leisure centre's website has information _____ all its swimming classes.

6. The purpose _____ today's visit is to check that the smoke alarms work.

7. Before I write my CV, I'd like to see an example _____ a good one.

8. My little sister has a natural talent _____ drawing animals.

9. Excuse me, I've got a question _____ the bill. Why are there three coffees on it?

10. Can you send me the recipe _____ that lemon and ginger cake you made on Sunday?

11. A: What's the matter _____ Leo? He's very quiet today. B: I think he's just tired.

12. There's a problem _____ the shower. The water's freezing!

13. My dad's reaction _____ my new haircut? He laughed for five minutes.

14. Everyone in the village has a lot of respect _____ Dr Okafor. She's been their doctor since 1995.

15. Is your mum a member _____ the tennis club? She plays every Saturday.

16. My grandparents are planning a trip _____ Scotland for their anniversary.

17. Is there any reason _____ the long queue outside the bakery today?

18. Ana has a great relationship _____ her stepdad. They go fishing together every Sunday.

19. Dad needs some help _____ the garden this weekend, so he's asked my brother and me.

20. My son has spent all evening on his puzzle book, and he still doesn't know the answer _____ number 12.