Nouns with Dependent Prepositions —
Forms in Context.

Question 1

The kitchen is closed for repairs. That is the reason _____ the new opening date.

Options: of, for, to

Question 2

The windows would not close, but a builder found a solution _____ the problem.

Options: of, at, to

Question 3

Please answer the final question, then compare your answer _____ that question with the one in the book.

Options: to, of, at

Question 4

Joining the camera club gave Ben an interest _____ _____ short films.

Options: to, in, of, make, to make, making

Question 5

There is a need _____ extra chairs because there is a lack _____ seats in the waiting room.

Options: for, of, to

Question 6

Ella avoids boats because of her fear _____ falling into deep water.

Options: to, of, in

Question 7

The earlier start will affect my colleagues and me. It will have an effect _____ _____ because we will need to leave home sooner.

Options: to, of, on, us, we, our

Question 8

Only staff have access _____ the room where the money is kept.

Options: of, to, for

Question 9

The hotel wants someone with experience _____ tourism and experience _____ its booking software.

Options: on, to, in, with, for

Question 10

I have a friendly relationship _____ my landlord; the relationship _____ the two of us has always been good.

Options: between, with, to, on

Question 11

One ticket includes lunch and the other does not. That is the main difference _____ the two tickets.

Options: between, with, to

Question 12

There has been a change _____ Leo’s mood: he seems much happier today.

Options: at, for, in

Question 13

The editor made a change _____ the final paragraph by removing one sentence.

Options: of, to, at

Question 14

For this job, you need experience in _____ activities for children.

Options: organising, organise, to organise

Question 15

One of the advantages of _____ your tickets online is that you can compare prices easily.

Options: to buy, buying, buy