Vocabulary

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There are many adjectives in English that are followed by a particular preposition.

 

Example: He is afraid of speaking English

She was concerned about failing the exam

I am bored of doing the same exercises

He was disappointed with coming in third place


The following is ONLY A SAMPLE LIST of the most commonly used adjective + preposition combinations:

ADJECTIVES PREPOSITION
angry, anxious, concerned, excited, happy, sorry, worried ABOUT
amazed, bad, clever, good, surprised AT
different, far, free, safe
 FROM
famous, ready, responsible, sorry FOR
interested, experienced IN
ashamed, afraid, capable, fond, full, proud, tired
OF
keen
ON
accustomed, kind, married, opposed, polite, related, similar
 TO
angry, disappointed, happy, patient, pleased, satisfied WITH

 There are adjectives that can be used with different prepositions:

I am sorry about your loss (sentir mucho)

I am really sorry for Linda  (dar pena)

Here is a list of a few common examples. Try to decide which preposition each adjective must go with. Then you must learn them by heart.

 

angry, afraid, famous, different, attached, pleased, interested, annoyed, furious, dependent, good, aware, capable, satisfied, keen, excellent, excited, worried, opposed, bad, responsible, disappointed, sorry, related, upset, fond, guilty, enthusiastic, similar, proud, married, serious

 

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Use the right preposition after these adjectives:

1. Are you afraid dogs?

2. He is always very rude his teachers

3. Are you interested Modern Art?

4. I felt sorry her children when she died

5. She is good playing chess

6. He wasn't very keen going to the cinema

7. The children were very excited going on holiday

8. He felt responsible the mistakes 

9. They were disappointed the hotel 

10. The city was crowded tourists

  

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