At the beginning of this page, we provide you with the most frequently used adjectives + preposition just for your reference, if possible, study the list and try to use it in your daily conversation or writing. We can use adjectives + prepositions correctly by memorizing which adjective matches which preposition.
Adjectives + Preposition List I
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Adjectives + Prepositions
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Examples
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| afraid/frightened/
scared/terrified of (something) |
The boy was terrified of that ugly creature. |
| amazed/astonished/
shocked/ surprised at / by (something) |
Her parents were shocked by her disappearing. |
| angry about | The teacher’s angry about his laziness. |
| angry with | She’s angry with me for not coming last Saturday night. |
| annoyed with | I’m annoyed with her rude father. |
| annoyed about | Don’t be annoyed about his behavior. |
| ashamed/proud
of |
She never looks ashamed of what she does. |
| aware/conscious
of |
I was not aware of the danger so I just took the time. |
| bored
with (someone /something) |
I’m bored with the way the Minister talks. |
| capable/incapable
of (something) |
The boy is capable of running as fast as the dog |
| clever/generous/
good/(im)polite/ intelligent/kind/ mean/nice/ rude/silly/ stupid/unreasonable of (something) (to do something) |
I really appreciate it. was very nice of you to help me. |
| crowded
with (people/things/ etc.)
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The bus is crowded with too many passengers. |
| cruel/(un) friendly/
generous/good/ kind/mean/ nice/(im)polite/ rude/(un)pleasant
to (someone) |
She’s very kind to everyone. |
| delighted
with (something) |
They are delighted with the new governor’s promises. |
| different
from (something/ someone) |
His personality is totally different from that of his father. |
| disappointed
with (something) |
The government was disappointed with the result of the national examination. |
| envious/jealous/
suspicious of (someone/ something) |
Don’t be jealous of him. He’s my brother. |
| excited/upset/
worried about (something) |
My mother is worried about the regular flood in our city. Paris is famous for its Eiffel Tower. |
| famous
for (something) |
Copenhagen is famous for its Tivoli Garden. |
| fed up with | I’m fed up with answering his stupid questions every day. |
| fondof (someone/
something) |
John is fond of sports. He can play football, volley ball, tennis, and many others. |
Adjectives + Preposition List II
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Adjectives + Prepositions
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Examples
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| fullof
(something) |
Her room is full of garbage. |
| furious
about (something) |
All of the people are furious about the president’s corruption. |
| furious
with (someone ) (for doing something) |
The people were furious with their former president for corruption. |
| good/bad/
excellent/brilliant/ hopeless at (doing) (something) |
She’s very good at cooking. |
| impressed
by/with |
Everybody was impressed by the new band’s performance. |
| interested
in (something) |
She’s interested in Music. |
| keen
on (something) |
My father is never keen on riding a motorcycle. He prefers walking. |
| married/engaged
to (someone) |
The woman I love is married to a detective. |
| pleased
with (something) |
The coach was pleased with the team’s performance in the last football match. |
| popular with | Brazil is very popular with its football. |
| responsible
for (something) |
Nobody’s responsible for that mess. |
| satisfied
with (something) |
Everyone is satisfied with the result of the last national sports week. |
| short
of (something) |
For the last couple of years I have been short of money. |
| similar
to (something) |
Your house is similar to mine. It is by the sea. |
| sorry
for (someone) |
I’m sorry for him. He has lost his beloved wife. |
| sorry
about (something) |
I’m sorry about our absence to your party. We had an accident. |
| tired
of (something) |
His girlfriend is tired of waiting. Finally, she’s decided to marry another man
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Adjectives + Preposition Exercise
Exercise I
- My friends and I often go to a Chinese restaurant. We are keen ….. Chinese food.
- Bob is very fond ………… sports. He can do most of the sports well.
- This restaurant is well-known all over the city. That’s why it’s always crowded …………..the customers.
- Her eyes was full ……….tears when her husband died in the war.
- Nobody feels sorry ………. him. All his problems are totally his own fault.
- Small kids are very honest. They aren’t capable ……… telling lies.
- Have you found someone interested …… buying this old house.
- All citizens are responsible ……. maintaining law and order in our country.
- Italy is famous ……….its pasta.
- European food is totally different ……… Asian food.
Answer of Adjectives + Preposition Exercise
Exercise I
- My friends and I often go to a Chinese restaurant. We are keen on Chinese food.
- Bob is very fond of sports. He can do most of the sports well.
- This restaurant is well-known all over the city. That’s why it’s always crowded with the customers.
- Her eyes was full of tears when her husband died in the war.
- Nobody feels sorry for him. All his problems are totally his own fault.
- Small kids are very honest. They aren’t capable of telling lies.
- Have you found someone interested in buying this old house.
- All citizens are responsible for maintaining law and order in our country.
- Italy is famous for its pasta.
- European food is totally different from Asian food.
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