Adjectives + Prepositions

Warm-up
Is there anything you’re afraid of?
What subjects are you interested in?
When was the last time you felt proud of
yourself?
What activities are you good / bad at?
What is your city famous for?
Who is responsible for cleaning up in your
family?
Are you tired of traffic jams in your city?
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Adjective+Preposition
About
At
worried
crazy
excited
curious
nervous
happy
passionate
good/ bad/ excellent/ terrible
surprised
hopeless
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FOR
In
famous
sorry
responsible
early / late
eager
necessary
ready
thankful
interested
experienced
rich
successful
engaged
skilled

5.

Of
tired
jealous
proud
afraid / scared/ frightened
aware
capable
full
fond
guilty
kind
typical
nice
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To
with
allergic
addicted
similar
familiar
close
engaged / married
related
polite / rude
happy / delighted/ angry/
pleased/ disappointed
obsessed
busy
bored
popular
satisfied
crowded
familiar
fed up

7.

From
different
On
keen
By
inspired
surprised
impressed
amazed
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8.

Practice section
Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions.
1. I’m very interested ___ learning Japanese.
2. She's fond ___ classical music.
3. He was angry ___ the referee for the unfair decision.
4. They are really excited ___ their wedding.
5. Are you good ___ drawing?
6. My parents are proud ___ my sister.
7. I'm so tired ___ eating the same food every day.
8. We were surprised ___ the low price.
9. He's afraid ___ the dark.
10. She felt disappointed ___ her test score.
11. He is excellent ___ playing the piano.
12. You are responsible ___ cleaning your room.
13. I'm sorry ___ what I said yesterday.
14. She is famous ___ her delicious cakes.
15. He's bad ___ keeping secrets.
16. I'm worried ___ the upcoming exam.
17. She's capable ___ solving complex problems.
18. This city is full ___ interesting museums.
19. He's keen ___ the idea of starting a business.
20. I'm married ___ a wonderful person.
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9.

Complete these sentences so they are true for YOU.
1. I am interested in ________.
2. I am good at ________, but I am bad at ________.
3. I am afraid of ________.
4. I was angry with ________ recently because...
5. I am very fond of ________.
6. I am excited about ________.
7. I am responsible for ________ at home/school/work.
8. My town is famous for ________.
9. My life is full of ________.
10. I am worried about ________.
11. I am excellent at ________.
12. I am sorry for ________.
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10.

Read a short text and correct 8 preposition
mistakes.
“Hi everyone! I'm so excited for my new job!
I've always been interested on marketing,
and my family is really proud for me. Last
week, I was a bit angry to my colleague
because he took credit for my work. I'm not
mad with him now, but I was disappointed
for his actions. I'm a little bit worried for the
project deadline, but I feel capable to do a
good job. My new office is full with friendly
people, which is great. I'm also sorry about
my last post – I was a bit stressed then."
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11.

Complete a dialogue between two friends with the missing prepositions.
Maria: Hi, Tom! You seem really busy.
Tom: I am! I'm quite worried (1)______ this project. I'm responsible (2)______ the
presentation, and I'm not very good (3)______ public speaking.
Maria: Oh, I'm sure you'll be fine. What's the project about?
Tom: It's about local history. I'm actually very interested (4)______ the topic, and
my boss is really excited (5)______ our ideas.
Maria: That's great! Is Sarah on your team?
Tom: Yes, but I'm a bit angry (6)______ her at the moment. She's famous (7)______
being late, and she missed an important meeting yesterday.
Maria: That's annoying. Are you still fond (8)______ your job overall, though?
Tom: Oh yes, I'm not tired (9)______ it at all. I'm just sorry (10)______ myself for
getting so stressed. The office is full (11)______ supportive people, so I know it will
be okay.
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