Prepositions and Workplace Messages

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Practice level

B1. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.

Question formats

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How to approach this practice

Read the complete context. Check both the meaning and the grammar, including word forms, collocations and links between sentences.

1. Question 1 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   I'm responsible ___ ordering the supplies.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. of
   2. at
   3. for
   4. to
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   for

   Responsible for takes the duty as its complement.

2. Question 2 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Please apologise ___ the customer for the delay.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. with
   2. at
   3. of
   4. to
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   to

   Apologise to names the person receiving the apology.

3. Question 3 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   We need to concentrate ___ the urgent tasks first.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. on
   2. to
   3. at
   4. of
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   on

   Concentrate on introduces the focus.

4. Question 4 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Are you familiar ___ the new booking system?

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   1. to
   2. at
   3. for
   4. with
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   with

   Familiar with means knowledgeable about something.

5. Question 5 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The manager insisted ___ checking every invoice.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. of
   2. at
   3. on
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   on

   Insist on takes an ing form.

6. Question 6 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Could you provide us ___ an updated price list?

   Choices for blank 1

   1. for
   2. with
   3. at
   4. to
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   with

   Provide someone with something is the pattern.

7. Question 7 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   I agree ___ your suggestion about the timetable.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. for
   2. with
   3. at
   4. from
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   with

   Agree with a suggestion expresses shared opinion.

8. Question 8 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   We are short ___ staff this afternoon.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. from
   2. of
   3. to
   4. at
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   of

   Short of means having insufficient supply.

9. Question 9 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Thank you ___ dealing with the complaint so quickly.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. for
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   for

   Thank someone for introduces the action appreciated.

10. Question 10 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

    Choose the correct option for each blank.

    The delay prevented us ___ finishing the installation.

    Choices for blank 1

    1. to
    2. with
    3. from
    4. of
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    from

    Prevent someone from takes an ing form.

What to review next

Explain why each answer fits the meaning and structure. Record useful phrases and write a new example using each pattern you found difficult.

A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.