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Adjectives With Prepositions

The document outlines the use of prepositions following adjectives, highlighting specific combinations such as 'good at', 'angry about', 'afraid of', 'married to', 'good for', and 'interested in'. It provides examples for each preposition to illustrate how they relate to skills, feelings, and behaviors. Additionally, there are practice sentences for learners to fill in the correct prepositions.

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Adjectives With Prepositions

The document outlines the use of prepositions following adjectives, highlighting specific combinations such as 'good at', 'angry about', 'afraid of', 'married to', 'good for', and 'interested in'. It provides examples for each preposition to illustrate how they relate to skills, feelings, and behaviors. Additionally, there are practice sentences for learners to fill in the correct prepositions.

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Adjective Preps

Adj + prep+ noun/-ing


Remember that a preposition is followed
by a noun or a gerund (-ing form).
AT
We use at with adjectives like good / bad / amazing / brilliant / terrible, etc. to
talk about skills and abilities. (something)

● He's really good at English.


● She's amazing at playing the piano.
● They're terrible at organizing things.
● I'm not very good at drawing.
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. (something) I’m angry at someone


● He's nervous about the presentation.
● She's excited about the new job.
● They were worried about the exam.
OF
However, sometimes we use of with feelings too. (General feelings)
● She was afraid of telling her mom.
● I'm frightened of having an accident.
● He's scared of flying.
● You should be proud of your progress.
We can say:
I am scared of going to the dentist. (Meaning I am scared of the dentist in
general)
I am scared about going to the the dentist. (Meaning this specific trip to the
dentist)
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.

We can also use to to talk about someone's behavior towards someone else.

● They were really friendly to me.


● Was he nice to you?
● She was very rude to the waitress.
FOR and IN
FOR
● Exercise is good for you.
● Stress is bad for the heart.
● The town is famous for its cheese.
● I'm responsible for the financial side of the business. (something)
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.
Practice
She's interested ___ buying the flat. (in/about/on)
I'm a bit nervous ___ going somewhere so different. (in/about/of)
The activities will be similar ___ what we did last year. (with/about/to)
He wants to be involved ___ making the decision. (about/in/on)
She's angry ___ not being invited to the dinner. (in/about/of)
You're good ___ talking to big groups of people. (with/of/at)
Eating a lot of red meat is not good ___ you. (with/for/about)
I'm really proud ___ you! (of/for/about)
She's responsible ___ health and safety. (of/for/in)
He's allergic ___ seafood. (to/for/in)

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