Adjective + preposition – dependent prepositions

Adjective + preposition – dependent prepositions

Exercise 2

Choose the correct prepositions for the following adjectives.

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1 Katie is very similar in personality _____ her mother.

a.to

b.at

c.of

d.with

2 Too much TV is very bad _____ kids.

a.with

b.in

c.for

d.about

3 I'm sorry ____ not writing sooner.

a.on

b.for

c.at

d.to

4 I'm tired _____ listening to you.

a.in

b.at

c.about

d.of

5 He's very kind _____ the children.

a.with

b.to

c.about

d.of

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6 The British are very fond _____ tea.

a.of

b.about

c.with

d.to

7 I think he's very angry _____ you.

a.with

b.of

c.to

d.for

8 The place was full ______ people and energy.

a.with

b.of

c.about

d.in

9 Chocolate isn't good _____ you.

a.for

b.with

c.to

d.at

10 I'm worried _____ James. He isn't doing well in school.

a.with

b.of

c.about

d.to

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Adjectives & prepositions – dependant prepositions

Some adjectives are usually followed by a preposition. These prepositions are called dependant prepositions. Check the list of some of the most common of these adjectives below.

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Example sentences

To

• She is addicted to coffee.
• He is very close to his grandmother.
• This recipe is different to/from the one I usually use.
• It’s important to be kind to animals.
• My aunt is married to a musician.
• It’s not nice to be rude to strangers.
• Your handwriting is similar to mine.

For

• Smoking is bad for your health.
• Italy is famous for its delicious food.
• Walking is good for your heart.
• I am sorry for any inconvenience caused.

At

• She is good at mathematics.
• He’s bad at lying; you can always tell the truth.
• He was angry at himself for making that mistake.

In

• Are you interested in learning Spanish?

On

• My brother is keen on playing the guitar.
• She got hooked on the new TV series.

Of

• Many children are afraid of the dark.
• You are capable of achieving great things.
• She is very fond of her pets.
• They are proud of their cultural heritage.
• I’m tired of doing the same routine every day.

With

• She was angry with him for forgetting her birthday.
• He’s bored with the same lunch every day.
• She is fed up with the constant delays.
• He is obsessed with collecting stamps.
• They were pleased with the results of the test.

About

• She is angry about the cancelled flight.
• We’re excited about our upcoming vacation.
• I am sorry about the broken window.
• They are worried about the weather for the wedding.

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