Verb + preposition – English Grammar Test for B1
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A: Why are you waiting here?
B: I’m waiting ___ my brother.
2
A: Do you agree ___ my idea?
B: Yes, I think it’s great.
3
A: Have you applied ___ the scholarship yet?
B: Yes, I sent the form yesterday.
4
A: Are you looking forward ___ the trip?
B: Yes, I can’t wait!
5
A: Can you listen ___ me for a moment?
B: Sure, go ahead.
6
A: Can we rely ___ him for help?
B: Absolutely, he’s very trustworthy.
7
A: She often suffers ___ back pain.
B: Poor her, she should see a doctor.
8
A: Don’t worry ___ the exam.
B: Thanks, I’ll try my best.
9
A: They congratulated her ___ winning the race.
B: She really deserved it.
10
A: This house belongs ___ my uncle.
B: Wow, it’s beautiful!
11
A: The teacher insisted ___ more practice.
B: Yes, he’s very strict.
12
A: She apologized ___ being late.
B: That was polite of her.
13
A: Who is responsible ___ this mess?
B: I think it’s Tom.
14
A: He complained ___ the food in the restaurant.
B: Was it really that bad?
15
A: She reminds me ___ my old teacher.
B: Yes, they look alike.
16
A: Does it depend ___ the weather?
B: Yes, if it rains, we’ll cancel.
17
A: She’s good ___ drawing.
B: Yes, she’s very talented.
18
A: Last night I dreamt ___ flying.
B: That sounds amazing!
19
A: He’s afraid ___ snakes.
B: Me too, they scare me!
20
A: They invested ___ a new company.
B: I hope it’s successful.
21
A: Everybody laughed ___ his joke.
B: It was really funny.
22
A: Did you borrow money ___ your sister?
B: Yes, I needed it for books.
23
A: Who paid ___ the meal?
B: My father did.
24
A: She’s married ___ a famous actor.
B: Really? That’s interesting!
25
A: Why are you shouting ___ me?
B: Sorry, I’m just upset.
26
A: What time did you arrive ___ the airport?
B: At 6 p.m.
27
A: Did you listen ___ the radio program yesterday?
B: Yes, it was very good.
28
A: I don’t care ___ what they say.
B: You’re right, just be yourself.
29
A: Are you interested ___ sports?
B: Yes, especially football.
30
A: The children were excited ___ the trip.
B: Of course, they love the zoo!
Answer
1 waiting for – “wait for someone.”
2 agree with – “agree with an idea/person.”
3 applied for – “apply for something.”
4 looking forward to – “look forward to something.”
5 listen to – “listen to someone.”
6 rely on – “rely on someone.”
7 suffers from – “suffer from an illness.”
8 worry about – “worry about something.”
9 congratulated her on – “congratulate on something.”
10 belongs to – “belong to someone.”
11 insisted on – “insist on something.”
12 apologized for – “apologize for something.”
13 responsible for – “responsible for something.”
14 complained about – “complain about something.”
15 reminds me of – “remind of someone/something.”
16 depends on – “depend on something.”
17 good at – “good at something.”
18 dreamt about/of – both are correct.
19 afraid of – “afraid of something.”
20 invested in – “invest in something.”
21 laughed at – “laugh at someone/something.”
22 borrowed money from – “borrow from someone.”
23 paid for – “pay for something.”
24 married to – “be married to someone.”
25 shouting at – angry = “shout at.”
26 arrive at – “arrive at” station, airport, hotel.
27 listen to – “listen to something.”
28 care about – “care about something.”
29 interested in – “interested in something.”
30 excited about – “excited about something.”