ADJECTIVES + PREPOSITIONS
With AT
We use at with adjectives like good/bad/amazing/brilliant/terrible, etc. to talk about skills and abilities.
He's really good at English.
She's amazing at the piano.
They're terrible at organising anything.
I'm not very good at drawing.
With ABOUT
We often use about with adjectives of feelings like angry/excited/happy/nervous/sad/stressed/worried, etc. to
explain what is causing that feeling.
I'm angry about the decision.
He's nervous about the presentation.
She's excited about the new job.
They were worried about the exam.
With OF
However, sometimes we use of with feelings.
She was afraid of telling her mum.
I'm frightened of having an accident.
He's scared of flying.
You should be proud of your progress.
With TO
We can use to to show the connection between people or things.
He's married to the director.
I'm addicted to my phone.
I'm allergic to nuts.
It's similar to the old one.
We can also use to to talk about someone's behaviour towards someone else.
They were really friendly to me.
Was he nice to you?
He is always polite to everyone.
She was very rude to the waitress.
With FOR
Exercise is good for you.
Stress is bad for you.
The town is famous for its cheese.
I'm responsible for the financial side of the business.
With IN
She's interested in the project.
They want someone who's experienced in design.
I didn't want to get involved in the argument.
CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION
1) I'm really proud ___ you!
of to with
2) She's responsible ___ health and safety.
for in of
3) He's allergic ___ seafood.
of to with
4) They're interested ___ our project.
about in on
5) I'm addicted ___ that new series on Channel 4.
of to with
6) Sugar is bad ___ your teeth.
at for of
7) I'm really excited ___ the new house.
about of to
8) My boss is terrible ___ communicating.
at in to
9) She's interested ___ buying the flat.
about in on
10) I'm a bit nervous ___ going somewhere so different.
about of to
11) The activities will be similar ___ what we did last year.
at to with
12) He wants to be involved ___ making the decision.
about in on
13) She's angry ___ not being invited to the dinner.
about for of
14) You're good ___ talking to big groups of people.
at in to
15) Eating a lot of red meat is not good ___ you.
at for on
16) I'm afraid ___ flying.
of to with
