Noun + WITH, BETWEEN & ABOUT Exercises
B1-B2 Level
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A tricky point at this level is that several nouns accept both "about" and "with" but with different meanings. An argument about money means a disagreement on the topic of money, while an argument with someone means a disagreement involving that person. Similarly, "a concern about safety" is about the topic, while "a problem with the engine" describes what is affected. Understanding these subtle differences helps you express your ideas more precisely. These combinations are tested regularly in Cambridge B2 First open cloze questions and IELTS Writing tasks where preposition accuracy contributes to your grammar score.
Quick Rule
noun + with (association/struggle) | noun + between (comparison) | noun + about (topic/concern)
- 1.She has a good relationship with her colleagues. (association — use "with")
- 2.There is a clear difference between the two methods. (comparison — use "between")
- 3.I have serious concerns about the new policy. (topic — use "about")
- 4.He doesn't have the patience with beginners that teaching requires. (struggle — use "with")
- 5.Nobody could find any information about the missing documents. (topic — use "about")
All 20 questions
Complete each sentence with the correct preposition. Choose from the options in brackets. Answers use 'with', 'between', or 'about'. Choose the correct preposition.
She has a very good relationship _____ her colleagues. (with / about / between)
Can you give me some information _____ the course? (between / about / with)
What's the difference _____ 'borrow' and 'lend'? (about / between / with)
She has a problem _____ her computer. (with / between / about)
She has a lot of difficulty _____ maths. (about / with / between)
There's a strong connection _____ diet and health. (between / about / with)
He has no contact _____ his former classmates. (between / about / with)
There's been a lot of worry _____ job losses. (about / between / with)
What's the relationship _____ price and quality? (between / about / with)
I have serious doubts _____ his ability to lead. (between / with / about)
She expressed her satisfaction _____ the results. (about / between / with)
There's been a complaint _____ the noise levels. (about / with / between)
There's a comparison _____ the old and new systems. (about / between / with)
There's a big gap _____ the rich and the poor. (about / with / between)
You need more patience _____ beginners. (with / about / between)
There's an argument _____ who should pay for dinner. (between / with / about)
She has a close connection _____ the local community. (with / between / about)
There's a clear link _____ exercise and mental health. (between / about / with)
There's a lot of confusion _____ the new timetable. (about / with / between)
The distinction _____ formal and informal language is important. (with / between / about)
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