B2 English Grammar Test – Adjective + prepositions multiple-choice questions

1   He is looking for a job and a place to move in. He doesn’t want to be overly dependent … his parents.

a) from

b) at

c) on

2   She is not very keen … sport.

a) on

b) in

c) at

3   Our transport system is very similar … Berlin’s one.

a) at

b) to

c) with

4   Her husband was accused … cheating.

a) on

b) at

c) of

5   The Tower of Pisa is crowded … tourists all the year round.

a) of

b) from

c) with

6   She is allergic … peanuts.

a) to

b) of

c) with

7   The dog was totally obedient … Mike.

a) on

b) to

c) with

8   She is mad … “Metallica” and “Queen”.

a) with

b) about

c) for

9   She moved into a new place. She has to get accustomed … it.

a) to

b) for

c) with

10   Surely he’s capable … winning the prize.

a) to

b) for

c) of

11   He is sorry … being rude.

a) for

b) on

c) by

12   This behaviour is peculiar … him.

a) of

b) to

c) for

13   It is typical … her to wear far-our clothes.

a) for

b) on

c) of

14   The man is eager … fame since childhood.

a) to

b) for

c) by

15   She is always nice … us.

a) with

b) of

c) to

16   Leon is excellent … playing chess.

a) in

b) on

c) at

17    Mr. Brown is thankful … the award.

a) on

b) by

c) for

18   This plateau is rich … different minerals.

a) in

b) of

c) with

19   Don’t be so mean … your friends.

a) by

b) to

c) at

20   Never be jealous … someone’s success. You never know it’s price.

a) of

b) to

c) by

21   I like to be surrounded … energetic and open-hearted people.

a) with

b) by

c) for

22   She is brilliant … public speaking.

a) by

b) on

c) at

23   Tim looks pale. It seems he’s ill … fever or flu.

a) for

b) with

c) from

24   He tends to be a leader who is worthy … respect and allegiance.

a) of

b) to

c) over

25   My grandfather always told me to be faithful … the family and friends.

a) on

b) to

c) of

26   All war veterans are worthy … respect.

a) to

b) for

c) of

27   We were disappointed … the hotel’s service.

a) with

b) of

c) for

28   Our team was content … winning the third place.

a) of

b) about

c) with

29   Some of my colleagues are accustomed … smoking in the office.

a) with

b) of

c) to

30   The man was totally discouraged … not winning the race.

a) by

b) at

c) with