Noun + Preposition – Part 3: 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. Even after her injury, Mia's commitment _____ the team never wavered.

2. For someone who only started in September, she has an excellent grasp _____ statistics.

3. Fake online reviews are a growing threat _____ small shops and restaurants.

4. Our growing reliance _____ smartphones worries some doctors.

5. Newsagents are closing because of the steady decline _____ the number of people who buy printed newspapers.

6. Some parents have reservations _____ letting eleven-year-olds take phones into school.

7. Very young children can't always make a clear distinction _____ fact and fantasy.

8. Local residents' involvement _____ the festival is what makes it so special.

9. Babies have a natural curiosity _____ the world around them.

10. Video calls are no substitute _____ a real teacher in the room.

11. Caring for her elderly father has put a huge strain _____ their marriage.

12. In this job, there's a lot of emphasis _____ teamwork, so you'll rarely work alone.

13. Their familiarity _____ the mountain paths helped the rescue team find the climbers quickly.

14. Our caretaker takes enormous pride _____ the school garden and won't let anyone else prune the roses.

15. Lena has always had a flair _____ design: her tiny flat looks like something from a magazine.

16. Does anyone have any objection _____ starting the meeting half an hour later?

17. I have huge admiration _____ anyone who learns a new language in their sixties.

18. Poor internet is still a major obstacle _____ remote working in rural areas.

19. My brother's obsession _____ vinyl records means his bedroom is full of them.

20. Most shoppers have little awareness _____ how far their food has travelled.