Words Followed by Specific Prepositions Quiz

1.    He is neglectful ——————- his appearance.

a)    At
b)    With
c)    Of
d)    On

2.    The patient was given quinine in accordance ——————– the doctor’s advice.

a)    To
b)    With
c)    After
d)    On

3.    He never did or said anything derogatory —————— the high position he occupies.

a)    Of
b)    To
c)    On
d)    For

4.    His infatuation ——————- the rich girl led him astray.

a)    At
b)    With
c)    For
d)    To

5.    I have no prejudice ———————- poor people.

a)    For
b)    With
c)    Against
d)    At

6.    Death is the alternative —————– submission.

a)    For
b)    To
c)    With
d)    At

7.    It all happened due to his desire —————— fame.

a)    With
b)    After
c)    For
d)    On

8.    He does not have the requisite qualification ——————— the job.

a)    On
b)    For
c)    With
d)    On

9.    His present speech contradicts ——————- his past stance on the same issue.

a)    With
b)    To
c)    On
d)    After

10.    He is desirous —————– marrying her.

a)    Of
b)    With
c)    On
d)    For

11.    He took exception —————- my remark.

a)    With
b)    For
c)    To
d)    On

12.    He was disqualified —————— practicing as a lawyer.

a)    With
b)    From
c)    On
d)    For

13.    He is respectful ——————- his superiors, without being servile.

a)    Of
b)    Off
c)    To
d)    For

14.    He seized —————– the opportunity offered to him.

a)    For
b)    Upon
c)    After
d)    With

15.    His paralyzed body is insensible —————- feeling.

a)    To
b)    For
c)    With
d)    On

Answers
1.    Of
2.    With
3.    To
4.    With
5.    Against
6.    To
7.    For
8.    For
9.    With
10.    Of
11.    To
12.    From
13.    Of
14.    Upon
15.    To