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  • Adjective + preposition – dependent prepositions

    Exercise 3

    Fill in each gap with the correct prepositions: at, in, on, of, to, for, about, with.

    1 I'm totally hooked the new series.

    2 She's very interested science.

    3 Don't be rude your father.

    4 I'm sorry what happened last night.

    5 The workers are angry the new measures.

    6 She's very close her mother.

    7 We are very pleased your work.

    8 I'm afraid heights.

    9 I'm totally addicted caffeine.

    10 Alex is very good solving crossword puzzles.


     

  • 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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