Race to a Million: B2 Dependent Preposition Edition
A Reading Part 1 Multiple Choice Cloze Game for Cambridge B2 First & First for Schools
The Dependent Prepositions Mixed Edition of Race to a Million gives learners targeted, exam‑authentic practice with one of the most error‑prone areas of B2 grammar: selecting the correct preposition that follows a verb, adjective, or noun. This edition strengthens learners’ ability to recognise fixed patterns, interpret subtle meaning differences, and apply accurate collocational knowledge, which are skills essential for Reading Part 1 success.
What This Edition Targets
This mixed pack covers a wide range of high‑frequency dependent prepositions commonly tested at B2, including:
verb + preposition patterns depend on, apply for, belong to, focus on, result in, deal with
adjective + preposition patterns aware of, capable of, interested in, responsible for, similar to
noun + preposition patterns increase in, reason for, solution to, experience with
common exam traps good at / good for, different from / different to, agree with / agree on
collocational contrasts patterns where multiple prepositions are possible but only one fits the context
Each card presents a gapped sentence with four options, requiring learners to discriminate meaning, collocation, and grammatical pattern with precision.
Why Students Love This Edition
Clear, memorable patterns: Students quickly internalise fixed combinations through repeated, contextualised exposure.
High‑frequency relevance: These structures appear constantly in B2 coursebooks, writing tasks, and speaking performance.
Fast, competitive gameplay: The race to one million keeps motivation high and encourages rapid, confident decision‑making.
Why Teachers Love This Edition
Exam‑authentic micro‑tasks: Every item mirrors the cognitive demands of Reading Part 1.
Zero‑prep classroom setup: Mini‑whiteboards, ladders, tokens, and the card set are all you need.
Broad syllabus alignment: Dependent prepositions appear across all major B2 First and First for Schools materials.
Immediate feedback cycles: Learners see correct answers instantly, reinforcing form‑meaning connections.
How the Game Works
Students play in small groups of 2–7 players. Each learner receives:
Mini‑whiteboard set
Ladder from 0 to 1,000,000 (included)
Player token
The Dependent Prepositions Mixed Edition card pack and answer key
Learners read each gapped sentence, choose the best dependent preposition, and write the letter on their mini‑whiteboard. When everyone is ready, the teacher reveals the correct answer. Correct answers move the player up the ladder; incorrect answers follow the teacher’s chosen rule (stay put or move back one rung). The first player to reach one million points wins.
What Learners Gain
Pattern recognition: Students internalise fixed verb, adjective, and noun + preposition combinations.
Contextual interpretation: Learners practise reading short contexts quickly and accurately.
Collocational awareness: Repeated exposure builds intuitive recognition of natural English patterns.
Automaticity under pressure: Rapid decision‑making reduces cognitive load during the real exam.
Greater exam confidence: Students master structures that frequently cause errors in Reading Part 1.
Included in the Pack
A full set of dependent‑preposition game cards (30 game cards)
Answer key
Printable ladders (free download)
Classroom rules and scoring variations (free download)
