2. Adjectives followed by
Prepositions
There is no definite
rule
simply need to
learn them
describe people and
objects
Rules:
1. Certain prepositions
must follow certain words.
2. Certain prepositions
must follow certain words.
Choice:
the correct preposition to
use can be a tricky
proposition
Examples:
She’s the one who’s married to a doctor,
isn’t she?
You’ll be responsible to the head of the
Finance department.
Married TO someone (Linda is married to
an American.)
3. Some adjectives take different
prepositions.
Cruel nasty friendly nice generous
polite
Good rude kind unfriendly mean
unkind
Examples:
1. She was very generous to me when I was staying
with her.
2. It was rude of him to leave so suddenly.
3. She was rude to him for no reason.
4. How can you be so unfriendly to your neighbors?
4. Adjectives Followed by
Preposition “On”
Example:
1. I am keen on seeing you.
2. Martha is reliant on her brother.
3. Frank’s reputation depends on Joe.
Adjectives Followed by
Preposition “Of”
Examples:
1. Mary is conscious of her wrong.
2. It is typical of jerry to brag a lot.
3. I feel kind of guilty of my actions.
4. You must of feel stupid of him.
5. Adjectives Followed by
Preposition “For”
Examples:
1. Mary is good for teaching.
2. Joe is responsible for the accident.
3. Do you really feel ready for competing?
4. France is known for its delicious dishes.
5. I finally qualified for my driver’s license.
Adjectives Followed by
Preposition “With”
Examples:
1. I am pleased with your work.
2. Our boss looks angry with you.
3. Robin is always busy with his studies.
4. Frank has become associated with shady
characters.
6. Adjectives Followed by
Preposition “In”
Examples:
1. Roy is successful in business.
2. My brothers are only experienced in Artistic
Drawing.
3. I am interested in car.
4. My boss was involved in a corruption
scandal.
Adjectives Followed by
Preposition “At”
Examples:
1. I was annoyed at Jerry´s constant talking.
2. My friend is good at repairing computers.
3. I am clever at playing pranks.
4. Martha was amazed at Jonathan´s courage
7. Adjectives Followed by
Preposition “From”
Examples:
Cheese is a product derived from milk.
Ron is safe from rivals.
My friends tell me I’m different from my
family.
8. CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
1.- Fill the gaps with the correct preposition.
At, to,from, in, on,with,for,of
1.-She was a little jealous ____ her sister's success.
a)in b)by c)of d)to
2.- I've always been keen ___ learning language.
a)on b)of c) with d) at
3.- His job is similar ___ mine.
a) at b) to c)of d)with
4.- I'm capable ___ using this software.
a)in b)of c)for d)to
5.- England is famous _____its rainy weather.
a)for b)to c)of d)in
of
on
to
of
for
9. 6.- She is proud _____ her high marks on the exam.
a)of b) on c) to d) with
7.- I'm afraid he is incapable _____ understanding the most
basic concepts.
a) of b) on c) to d) with
8.- He isn't really interested _________ getting married.
a) with b) in c)to d)on
9.- Unfortunately, I'm very bad _____music.
a) in b)on c)at d)for
10.- I've been married _______my husband for 10 years
a)with b)to c)of d)at
of
in
at
to
of
10. 11.- Julie is very different _____her sister.
a) of b)for c)at d)from
12.- My niece is afraid ____dogs.
a)of b)to c)from d)for
13.- Lucy is extremely good _______languages.
a)in b)with c)on d)at
14.- She was dressed ____ black.
a) in b)on c) with d) of
15.- My opinion will depend _______ his behavior.
a) on b)in c)from d)of
16.- Oh dear! Her dress is similar ______ mine.
a)from b)of c)to d)at
from
of
at
in
on
to
