Verb + Preposition Part 2 Exercises
B1-B2 Level
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Several verbs in this set also contrast cause, result, opinion, and communication. Result from points to the cause of a problem, while result in would point to the effect. Complain about names the problem, but complain to names the person who hears the complaint. Think about often means consider carefully, while think of is common when asking for an opinion. The route helps you practise these choices in full sentences so the preposition is learnt with its meaning, not as an isolated word, and it trains the -ing structures that often appear after these phrases.
Quick Rule
verb/adjective + fixed preposition: suffer from | think about/of | deal with | succeed in + -ing | complain about/to | prevent someone from + -ing | consist of | approve of | worried about | differ from | insist on + -ing | dream of/about | prepare for | apologise for/to | search for | result from | respond to | familiar with | caused by
- 1.Many students suffer from hay fever in spring.
- 2.She succeeded in passing the exam after months of revision.
- 3.I do not approve of his behaviour during the meeting.
- 4.The delay resulted from poor planning and late deliveries.
- 5.Please respond to my email before Friday afternoon.
All 20 questions
Complete each sentence with the correct preposition. These advanced combinations require memorisation - there's often no logical rule! Complete the sentence with the correct preposition. These advanced combinations require memorisation - there's often no logical rule!
Many people suffer _____ allergies in spring.
I need to think _____ your proposal before I make a decision.
She's very good at dealing _____ difficult customers.
He succeeded _____ passing the exam after studying very hard.
I complained _____ the noise to my neighbours.
This medicine will prevent you _____ getting sick.
What do you think _____ my new haircut?
This sauce consists _____ tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil.
I don't approve _____ his behaviour at the party.
I'm really worried _____ the exam tomorrow.
How does this differ _____ the previous version?
She insisted _____ paying for dinner even though it was my idea.
I often dream _____ travelling around the world.
I need to prepare _____ my presentation tomorrow.
She apologised _____ being late to the meeting.
The police are searching _____ the missing child.
This problem resulted _____ poor planning.
Please respond _____ my email when you have time.
I'm not familiar _____ this area. Can you help me?
The accident was caused _____ ice on the road.
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