Common adjective + preposition combinations
| Preposition | Common adjectives | Example |
|---|---|---|
| about | angry, excited, nervous, worried, enthusiastic, upset, optimistic, pessimistic, careful, right, wrong | She's nervous about the interview. · Are you excited about the trip? |
| at | good, bad, brilliant, terrible, surprised, amazed, shocked, annoyed | He's good at maths. · I was surprised at the result. |
| for | famous, responsible, sorry, grateful, ready, eligible, suitable, known, qualified | She's famous for her cooking. · I'm sorry for the delay. |
| in | interested, involved, experienced, successful, disappointed in, rich in | Are you interested in art? · She's very experienced in marketing. |
| of | afraid, scared, aware, proud, fond, tired, full, capable, guilty, jealous, ashamed, typical | I'm afraid of heights. · She's very proud of her son. |
| to | kind, rude, polite, cruel, similar, married, close, loyal, used to, addicted to | That's very kind of you. · This coat is similar to mine. |
| with | bored, pleased, satisfied, disappointed with, familiar, patient, popular | Are you satisfied with the result? · He's bored with his routine. |
Adjective + preposition + -ing:
When followed by a verb, use -ing: "I'm tired of waiting." · "She's good at cooking." · "He's interested in learning Spanish."
Exercises
Choose the correct preposition.
1. She is very good ___ languages — she speaks four fluently.
2. He's afraid ___ dogs since he was bitten as a child.
3. Are you interested ___ joining the book club?
4. I'm really proud ___ what you've achieved.
5. Are you satisfied ___ the hotel? Is everything OK?