Languages › English as a Second Language Prepositions Noun Combinations Quiz - For / In / By / On Quiz Do you know which preposition combines with these nouns? Student Looking Over Grammar on Test. Gettiy Images English as a Second Language Grammar Pronunciation & Conversation Vocabulary Writing Skills Reading Comprehension Business English Resources for Teachers By Kenneth Beare Kenneth Beare English as a Second Language (ESL) Expert TESOL Diploma, Trinity College London M.A., Music Performance, Cologne University of Music B.A., Vocal Performance, Eastman School of Music Kenneth Beare is an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher and course developer with over three decades of teaching experience. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on March 06, 2017 1. ______ my opinion, he is an excellent pianist. for in by on Correct Wrong 'In my opinion' starts a sentence stating what you think. 2. I'm afraid I took your coat _____ mistake. for in by on Correct Wrong To do something 'by mistake' indicates that it was not done on purpose. 3. Where would you like to go _____ vacation this year? for in by on Correct Wrong In English, we go on vacation or holiday' 4. Where should we go _____ a drink? for in by on Correct Wrong 'Go for a drink' is used to show that you want to go to a bar or other place to have an alcoholic drink. 5. That book was written _____ Wilbur Smide. for in by on Correct Wrong 'By' is used together with the passive voice when expression who or what did something. 6. She found the $100 ______ accident! for in by on Correct Wrong To do something 'by accident' means that it was not intended. 7. She bought a painting ______ Jackson for her son. for in by on Correct Wrong 'By' can be used as a way to describe that something was done by someone. 8. We went ______ a short business trip to Rome. for in by on Correct Wrong Use 'go on' with trip or excursion. 9. Would you like to come _____ a walk with me? to in by on Correct Wrong 'Come on' can be used similarly to 'go on' with walk, ride, etc.' 10. We fell _____ love on a hot summer night. for in by on Correct Wrong 'Fall in love' is one of the best things that can happen in life! 11. How long were you _____ the phone for? for in by on Correct Wrong 'Be on the phone' means that you are speaking on the telephone. 12. What did you have _____ lunch? for in by on Correct Wrong 'Have for lunch / dinner / breakfast' refers to the food we eat. 13. I'm afraid it's time for him to go ______ a diet. for in by on Correct Wrong 'Go on a diet' indicates that someone is trying to lose weight. 14. Did you see Jack ______ chance? for in by on Correct Wrong 'By chance' can be added to yes/no questions when changing the subject of conversation. 15. Let's drive today. I think the bus drivers are _____ strike. for in by on Correct Wrong 'Be on strike' indicates that people are not working. Prepositions Noun Combinations Quiz - For / In / By / On Quiz You got: % Correct. Great Job! You know your English!. Andrew Rich / Vetta / Getty Images You have a good understanding of these common preposition + noun combinations. Keep up the good work! Share Your Results Prepositions Noun Combinations Quiz - For / In / By / On Quiz You got: % Correct. Not Bad, Keep Learning You've done well on your lessons. Anton Violin / Moment / Getty Images You know a number of these combinations, but there are still more to learn. That's alright, keep taking quizzes and studying combinations and preposition use will become easier over time. Share Your Results Prepositions Noun Combinations Quiz - For / In / By / On Quiz You got: % Correct. Review Your Prepositions Keep working on your studies.. Frank and Helena / Cultura / Getty Images You need to review of prepositions in English. That's OK because there's a lot to learn. Keep taking preposition quizzes and you'll get better over time. Share Your Results