Common Preposition Mistakes: Can You Choose the Right Phrase?

Prepositions are often difficult because they do not always translate directly from your language. In this test, you will practise common preposition mistakes at B1–B2 level: verb patterns, adjective + preposition combinations, formal phrases and natural everyday expressions. Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

Common Preposition Mistakes B1–B2

Can you choose the right preposition in tricky English phrases? Practise common B1–B2 preposition mistakes with realistic examples.

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This decision depends ___ how much money we can save.

2 / 20

This course is suitable ___ learners who already know the basics.

3 / 20

They insisted ___ paying for dinner.

4 / 20

This name sounds familiar ___ me, but I can’t remember where I heard it.

5 / 20

According ___ the report, sales increased last month.

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As team leader, he is responsible ___ the head of department.

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I completely agree ___ you about the first part, but not the conclusion.

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He was blamed ___ the failure of the project.

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I’m not familiar ___ this software, so I’ll need some time.

10 / 20

She is responsible ___ managing the whole project.

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The new law prevents companies ___ selling this data.

12 / 20

The article is based ___ real events.

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He apologized ___ his manager ___ the mistake.

14 / 20

We agreed ___ a new deadline after a long discussion.

15 / 20

He contributed ___ the success of the event.

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She is capable ___ handling difficult clients.

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She apologized ___ being late to the meeting.

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She was accused ___ stealing confidential information.

19 / 20

The company succeeded ___ reducing costs without cutting jobs.

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I object ___ working late every Friday.

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