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Adjective and Prepositions

The document provides examples of adjective + preposition combinations using about, at, by, for, and from. It includes exercises for learners to test their knowledge of these combinations by choosing the correct preposition for each sentence. The exercises cover a range of topics including travel, work responsibilities, interests, emotions, and situations.

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Adjective and Prepositions

The document provides examples of adjective + preposition combinations using about, at, by, for, and from. It includes exercises for learners to test their knowledge of these combinations by choosing the correct preposition for each sentence. The exercises cover a range of topics including travel, work responsibilities, interests, emotions, and situations.

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Adjective + Preposition

EXERCISES
Test you knowledge of adjective + preposition combinations using about / at / by / for / from. Choose the correct preposition and click on the arrow to see you have answered correctly. 1. They are excited
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their trip to Paris next June. Gosia. She is so lonely these days.
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2. I feel sorry 3. Are you good at golf? 4. That flat is different 5. Constable is famous

the one I was looking for. his landscapes. her behaviour at the party. her son's studies. learning Polish. her son's grades in school.

6. I must admit I was shocked 7. She's rather worried 8. I'm just hopeless 9. She's furious
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10. They were surprised 11. I'm upset


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their good fortune.

my health.
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12. She was annoyed with Angela 1. It was very kind you!
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ignoring their agreement

you to buy me such a wonderful present. Thank


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2. The shop was crowded 3. I have been married 4. She was very good 5. It was very good 6. They are very keen
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people. Kasia for over ten years. Arek while he was visiting. you to come. stamp collecting.
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7. Their house is quite similar

ours. my new computer.

8. I'm afraid I'm rather disappointed 9. His teachers were cruel 10. She is proud
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him when he was young.

her high marks on the exam.


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11. Unfortunately, he is quite jealous


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his neighbour's new car.

12. It was rather clever Gregory to combine his business trip with a visit to his favourite museum. 13. He's become bored
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his latest hobby. understanding the most basic concepts. your mother-in-law.

14. I'm afraid he is incapable 15. Magda! Don't be rude


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Exercise

Complete the sentences with a suitable preposition or adjective.

1. If you are serious

-select-

going ahead with this, let's have a meeting.

2. The Mini-TV is very popular

-select-

our younger customers.

3. The new Pilot notebook is similar new features.

-select-

the previous model, but it has some interesting

4. The Finance Director said he was strongly opposed

-select-

awarding everyone a tax refund.

5. South Africa is rich

-select-

natural resources like diamonds and gold.

6. I have to travel by car or boat because I am afraid

-select-

flying.

7. He has very little experience. I don't think he would be capable project.

-select-

running such a large

8. I would be very interested

-select-

discussing the idea of a joint venture.

9. Samsung are famous

-select-

their electronic goods.

10. I am very proud

-select-

my younger sister.

11. We are pleased

-select-

the results.

12. I'm not sure if he is aware

-select-

all the facts.

13. I am answerable

-select-

my supervisor at work.

14. There was a photograph attached

-select-

the e-mail.

16. We are enthusiastic

-select-

learning English.

1. Jim is really worried off. 2. Nathans girlfriend is angry

his financial situation. He has a lot of debt to pay

him because he flirts with other girls. the $800 car-repair bill.

3. Mr. Gorsky was not very happy 4. Are you afraid 5. Brad is tired 6. Mike is tired

walking alone at night? staying up late and studying every night last week. eating the same food every day. her babys health.

7. Mrs. Markson is concerned

8. The Green Bay Packers beat the New Orleans Saints 62 to 3. I was really surprised the final score. that big German Shepherd.
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9. The little girl was scared

10. We should not be envious 11. Priscilla is getting frustrated her parking space.

what others have. her neighbors. They constantly park in

12. Many people are totally confused dont understand them at all.

basic financial principles. They

Fill in the correct prepositions


1 She is very terrified spiders.

2 We enjoyed our holiday but we were disappointed our hotel. 3 I was surprised 4 He is very fond the way he behaved. animals.

5 She doesnt often go out in the night because shes afraid the dark. my

6 I learn Spanish but Im not very satisfied progress. 7 Ive never seen so many people before. Im astonished the crowds.

8 She is nice but I dont want to get married 9 I dont feel sorry her own fault. 10 He is responsible newspaper.

her.

her because her problems are

what appears in his

11 He wasnt very keen 12 She is brilliant

going to the cinema.

repairing things. sports.

13 They are interrested 14 I felt sorry every day.

the children because it rained

15 He said he was sorry was nothing he could do.

the situation but there

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