Ejercicios verbos + preposiciones en inglés

Ejercicios verbos + preposiciones en inglés

Ejercicios: Verbs + Prepositions

Has estudiado la teoría, has visto los ejemplos, y ahora toca lo más importante: ¡practicar! Este post recopila más de 50 ejercicios para que domines por completo las combinaciones de verbos con preposiciones en inglés.

🎯 En este post encontrarás: Ejercicios de completar, elegir opción, corregir errores, traducir y textos con huecos. Todos incluyen soluciones para que puedas autocorregirte. Si necesitas repasar la teoría, visita nuestra lista completa.

🔁 Ejercicio 1: Completa con la preposición correcta

Completa cada frase con la preposición adecuada (about, at, for, in, of, on, to, with).

  1. I completely agree _____ you.
  2. She apologized _____ being late.
  3. Please, listen _____ me.
  4. This book belongs _____ Maria.
  5. He insisted _____ paying the bill.
  6. We’re waiting _____ the train.
  7. Don’t worry _____ me.
  8. What are you looking _____? – My keys.
  9. She succeeded _____ passing the exam.
  10. I don’t believe _____ ghosts.
  11. He’s thinking _____ changing jobs.
  12. What do you think _____ this song?
  13. She cares _____ her elderly mother.
  14. It depends _____ the weather.
  15. They complained _____ the food.
  16. You can count _____ me.
  17. I need to speak _____ you.
  18. She reminds me _____ my sister.
  19. He paid _____ the dinner.
  20. She asked _____ a glass of water.
✅ Ver soluciones

1. with | 2. for | 3. to | 4. to | 5. on | 6. for | 7. about | 8. for | 9. in | 10. in | 11. about | 12. of | 13. for | 14. on | 15. about | 16. on | 17. to | 18. of | 19. for | 20. for

🎯 Ejercicio 2: Elige la opción correcta

  1. I’m looking at / for / after my phone. I can’t find it.
  2. She looks at / for / after her little brother.
  3. Look at / for / after this picture!
  4. I’m thinking about / of moving to Spain.
  5. What do you think about / of my new haircut?
  6. I thought about / of you yesterday.
  7. I need to wait for / ask for / pay for the tickets online.
  8. In a restaurant, you ask for / pay for the bill.
  9. I’ll wait for / ask for / pay for you outside.
  10. She asked for / paid for / waited for a coffee.
  11. This car belongs to / belongs with / belongs for my father.
  12. I completely agree with / agree to / agree on you.
  13. We need to agree with / agree to / agree on a price.
  14. He insisted in / insisted on / insisted at coming with us.
  15. I listened to / listened at / listened for the news.
✅ Ver soluciones

1. looking for | 2. looks after | 3. Look at | 4. thinking about | 5. think of | 6. thought of | 7. pay for | 8. ask for | 9. wait for | 10. asked for | 11. belongs to | 12. agree with | 13. agree on | 14. insisted on | 15. listened to

❌ Ejercicio 3: Corrige los errores

Las siguientes frases tienen errores (preposición incorrecta, falta de preposición o preposición de más). Escríbelas correctamente.

  1. I wait you at the station.
  2. She asked a coffee.
  3. I paid the dinner.
  4. He entered in the room.
  5. We discussed about the problem.
  6. She married with a doctor.
  7. I explained him the situation.
  8. He phoned to his mother.
  9. I look her every day.
  10. She listened music.
  11. I thought in you.
  12. What are you laughing?
  13. She depends of her parents.
  14. I agree you.
  15. He asked to me for help.
✅ Ver soluciones

1. I wait for you at the station. | 2. She asked for a coffee. | 3. I paid for the dinner. | 4. He entered the room. (sin «in») | 5. We discussed the problem. (sin «about») | 6. She married a doctor. (sin «with») | 7. I explained the situation to him. | 8. He phoned his mother. (sin «to») | 9. I look at her every day. | 10. She listened to music. | 11. I thought of/about you. | 12. What are you laughing at? | 13. She depends on her parents. | 14. I agree with you. | 15. He asked me for help. (sin «to»)

🌍 Ejercicio 4: Traduce al inglés

  1. Depende del tiempo.
  2. ¿De qué te ríes?
  3. Cuento contigo.
  4. Ella se preocupa por sus hijos.
  5. Me recuerdas a mi hermana.
  6. ¿En qué estás pensando?
  7. Estoy buscando un nuevo trabajo.
  8. Ella cuida de su abuela.
  9. ¿Puedes esperarme un momento?
  10. Pedí una pizza.
  11. ¿Quién pagó las bebidas?
  12. ¿Qué piensas de mi nuevo coche?
  13. Acabo de pensar en una solución.
  14. No recuerdo su nombre.
  15. Ella cree en los fantasmas.
  16. Insistió en pagar.
  17. Pertenece a mi hermano.
  18. Escucha esta canción.
  19. Se disculpó por llegar tarde.
  20. Estoy deseando conocerte.
✅ Ver soluciones

1. It depends on the weather. | 2. What are you laughing at? | 3. I count on you. | 4. She worries about her children. | 5. You remind me of my sister. | 6. What are you thinking about? | 7. I’m looking for a new job. | 8. She looks after her grandmother. | 9. Can you wait for me a moment? | 10. I asked for a pizza. | 11. Who paid for the drinks? | 12. What do you think of my new car? | 13. I’ve just thought of a solution. | 14. I can’t think of his name. | 15. She believes in ghosts. | 16. He insisted on paying. | 17. It belongs to my brother. | 18. Listen to this song. | 19. She apologized for being late. | 20. I’m looking forward to meeting you.

📝 Ejercicio 5: Completa el texto (nivel avanzado)

Rellena los huecos con las preposiciones correctas (at, for, about, of, on, with, to, in).

A Memorable Day

Yesterday was a special day. I woke up early because I was waiting _____ an important call. I was thinking _____ my future and I had applied _____ a new job. I believe _____ myself, but I was still nervous.

While I was waiting, I decided to listen _____ some music. Suddenly, I thought _____ my grandmother. She always believed _____ me and taught me to never give up. I owe a lot _____ her.

Then, my friend called. She asked _____ me. «What are you doing?» she said. «I’m waiting _____ a call,» I replied. We talked _____ my job application. She insisted _____ being positive. «Don’t worry _____ it,» she said. «You deserve this job.»

Finally, the phone rang. It was the company! They congratulated me _____ the job. I had succeeded! I immediately thought _____ my grandmother and smiled.

Later, I went out to celebrate. I paid _____ dinner for my friend. We talked _____ everything. It was a perfect day.

✅ Ver soluciones

for, about, for, in, to, of, in, to, about/for, for, about, on, about, on, of, for, about

🧩 Ejercicio 6: Relaciona las dos columnas

Une el verbo de la izquierda con la preposición correcta de la derecha.

1. Apologizea. on
2. Believeb. for
3. Belongc. about
4. Cared. to
5. Complaine. for
6. Congratulatef. in
7. Countg. about
8. Dependh. on
9. Insisti. on
10. Laughj. at
11. Listenk. for
12. Look (cuidar)l. to
13. Paym. for
14. Remindn. of
15. Succeedo. in
16. Think (opinar)p. of
17. Think (reflexionar)q. about
18. Waitr. for
19. Worrys. about
20. Ask (pedir)t. for
✅ Ver soluciones

1-b, 2-f, 3-d, 4-e/g, 5-c/g, 6-i, 7-h, 8-i, 9-a, 10-j, 11-l, 12-m, 13-m, 14-n, 15-o, 16-p, 17-q, 18-r, 19-s, 20-t

🏆 Ejercicio 7: Traducción inversa (español → inglés avanzado)

  1. ¿Puedes encargarte del perro este fin de semana? (take care of)
  2. No me puedo concentrar en mi trabajo con este ruido.
  3. El éxito consiste en trabajo duro y dedicación. (consist of)
  4. Nada me impedirá ir a la fiesta. (prevent from)
  5. La escuela proporciona libros a los estudiantes. (provide with)
  6. ¿A qué te refieres? (refer to)
  7. Ella se parece mucho a su madre. (take after)
  8. Me encontré con un amigo ayer. (run into)
  9. Nos hemos quedado sin leche. (run out of)
  10. El coche atropelló a un gato. (run over)
  11. Admiro mucho a mi profesor. (look up to)
  12. No menosprecies a los demás. (look down on)
  13. Espero con ilusión conocerte. (look forward to)
  14. La policía está investigando el caso. (look into)
  15. Cuando miro atrás, veo lo mucho que he aprendido. (look back)
✅ Ver soluciones

1. Can you take care of the dog this weekend? | 2. I can’t concentrate on my work with this noise. | 3. Success consists of hard work and dedication. | 4. Nothing will prevent me from going to the party. | 5. The school provides students with books. | 6. What are you referring to? | 7. She really takes after her mother. | 8. I ran into a friend yesterday. | 9. We’ve run out of milk. | 10. The car ran over a cat. | 11. I really look up to my teacher. | 12. Don’t look down on others. | 13. I look forward to meeting you. | 14. The police are looking into the case. | 15. When I look back, I see how much I’ve learned.

📊 Ejercicio 8: Autoevaluación

¿Ya dominas los verbos con preposición?

Marca los que ya tienes controlados:

  • ☐ Agree with / on
  • ☐ Apologize for
  • ☐ Ask for / about
  • ☐ Believe in
  • ☐ Belong to
  • ☐ Care about / for
  • ☐ Complain about
  • ☐ Concentrate on
  • ☐ Congratulate on
  • ☐ Consist of
  • ☐ Count on
  • ☐ Depend on
  • ☐ Insist on
  • ☐ Listen to
  • ☐ Look at / for / after
  • ☐ Pay for
  • ☐ Remind of
  • ☐ Succeed in
  • ☐ Think about / of
  • ☐ Wait for
  • ☐ Worry about

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