Idiomatic prepositions (consistent with, capable of, prefer…to)

Question 1

Choose the preposition that is correct in standard English. The new law prohibits drivers ___ using phones.

• A. of
• B. from
• C. at
• D. to

Question 2

Type the preposition that completes the phrase. She is very aware ___ the risks.

Answer 

Question 3

Is this sentence correct in formal written English? The new law prohibits drivers from using phones.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 4

Choose the preposition that is correct in standard English. The new model is superior ___ the old one.

• A. over
• B. from
• C. to
• D. than

Question 5

Type the preposition that completes the phrase. The results are consistent ___ earlier studies.

Answer 

Question 6

Is this sentence correct in formal written English? She is capable to running a marathon.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 7

Choose the preposition that is correct in standard English. She is very aware ___ the risks.

• A. on
• B. at
• C. about of
• D. of

Question 8

Type the preposition that completes the phrase. She is an authority ___ ancient Egypt.

Answer 

Question 9

Is this sentence correct in formal written English? Many factors contributed for the team's success.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 10

Choose the preposition that is correct in standard English. Many factors contributed ___ the team's success.

• A. on
• B. at
• C. for
• D. to

Question 11

Type the preposition that completes the phrase. The outcome depends ___ the weather.

Answer 

Question 12

Is this sentence correct in formal written English? He was preoccupied at his exams.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 13

Choose the preposition that is correct in standard English. The new model is superior ___ the old one.

• A. than
• B. to
• C. over
• D. from

Question 14

Type the preposition that completes the phrase. I prefer reading ___ watching TV.

Answer 

Question 15

Is this sentence correct in formal written English? He was preoccupied on his exams.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 16

Choose the preposition that is correct in standard English. The book gives real insight ___ teenage life.

• A. into
• B. of
• C. on
• D. at