Phrasal Prepositions Quiz

In this phrasal prepositions quiz you have to choose which of the prepositions fits correctly into the gap.

These are the prepositions used in this exercise:

  • Due to
  • In front of
  • By means of
  • According to
  • Next to
  • In case of
  • As for
  • Apart from
  • On behalf of
  • Along with
  • Because of
  • In place of
  • With regard to
  • In spite of
  • In addition to

    • Phrasal Prepositions Quiz

    Multiple Choice

    Instructions

    Choose which phrasal preposition fits correctly in the gap.

    1. _______ the weather report, it will snow tomorrow.
    Apart from
    In spite of
    According to
    2. The event was canceled _______ the road closures.
    on behalf of
    because of
    in case of
    3. _______ French, she speaks three other languages fluently.
    As for
    By means of
    In addition to
    4. _______ the building, there is a beautiful statue.
    In front of
    As for
    Apart from
    5. The meeting went ahead _______ so few people attending.
    because of
    due to
    in spite of
    6. They arrived late _______ traffic congestion on the motorway.
    due to
    according to
    in addition to
    7. _______ the main course, there were also several starters.
    Next to
    Apart from
    As for
    8. _______ hard work and diligence, she achieved her aims.
    According to
    By means of
    On behalf of
    9. The presentation will be delivered by John _______ the absent manager.
    with regard to
    along with
    on behalf of
    10. _______ fire, follow the emergency exit signs.
    In addition to
    In case of
    In place of
    11. She’s attending the conference _______ her boss as he is unwell.
    in place of
    in front of
    by means of
    12. _______ your request, I will need more time to think about it.
    According to
    In spite of
    As for
    13. They were pleased _______ the results of the questionnaire.
    with regard to
    apart from
    next to
    14. _______ his business success, he is known for his philanthropy.
    According to
    Along with
    In case of
    15. _______ the supermarket, there is a small café that I like to visit.
    Next to
    With regard to
    In place of

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