Adjective + preposition – English Grammar Test for B1
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2 He fears snakes. (be afraid of)
3 She did very well in the exam. (be proud of)
4 He can’t play football well. (be bad at)
5 We are looking forward to the trip. (be excited about)
6 He became famous because of his art. (be famous for)
7 She doesn’t want to wait any longer. (be tired of)
8 He often forgets people’s names. (be bad at)
9 The teacher didn’t expect such a good result. (be surprised at)
10 She was angry because of her brother. (be angry with)
11 They are thinking a lot about their exams. (be worried about)
12 She has a doctor as a husband. (be married to)
13 He envies his neighbour’s car. (be jealous of)
14 We were not happy with the service. (be disappointed with)
15 She always shows kindness to animals. (be kind to)
16 He has to take care of the project. (be responsible for)
17 The lecture was too long and the students didn’t enjoy it. (be bored with)
18 She can solve very difficult problems. (be capable of)
19 He gets sick when he eats nuts. (be allergic to)
20 She looks like her mother. (be similar to)
21 He always greets his neighbours warmly. (be friendly to)
22 We have studied hard and are now prepared for the test. (be ready for)
23 She spends much time on painting. (be interested in)
24 He was very nervous before the interview. (be nervous about)
25 The fridge contained only bottles of milk. (be full of)
26 Everyone was shocked when they heard the news. (be shocked at)
27 They were happy with the new house. (be pleased with)
28 She became well known because of her children’s books. (be famous for)
29 The loud noise outside made me angry. (be annoyed with)
30 He has many links in the business world. (be connected with)
Answer
1 She is interested in music.
“interested in” shows liking or curiosity.
2 He is afraid of snakes.
“afraid of” expresses fear.
3 She is proud of her exam results.
“proud of” = happy about one’s achievement.
4 He is bad at football.
“bad at” means not skilled.
5 We are excited about the trip.
“excited about” expresses strong positive feelings.
6 He is famous for his art.
“famous for” shows the reason for fame.
7 She is tired of waiting.
“tired of” = bored or fed up.
8 He is bad at remembering names.
“bad at” describes lack of ability.
9 The teacher was surprised at the good result.
“surprised at” = feeling unexpected reaction.
10 She was angry with her brother.
“angry with someone” is the correct form.
11 They are worried about their exams.
“worried about” expresses concern.
12 She is married to a doctor.
“married to” is the correct collocation.
13 He is jealous of his neighbour’s car.
“jealous of” shows envy.
14 We were disappointed with the service.
“disappointed with” = unhappy with something.
15 She is kind to animals.
“kind to” = treats nicely.
16 He is responsible for the project.
“responsible for” = in charge of.
17 The students are bored with the lecture.
“bored with” = not interested.
18 She is capable of solving problems.
“capable of” = has ability.
19 He is allergic to nuts.
“allergic to” = negative body reaction.
20 She is similar to her mother.
“similar to” = alike in appearance or nature.
21 He is friendly to his neighbours.
“friendly to” = behaves kindly.
22 We are ready for the test.
“ready for” = prepared.
23 She is interested in painting.
“interested in” = enjoys doing.
24 He is nervous about the interview.
“nervous about” = worried or anxious.
25 The fridge is full of milk.
“full of” describes content.
26 They were shocked at the news.
“shocked at” = surprised in a negative way.
27 They are pleased with the new house.
“pleased with” = happy about something.
28 She is famous for her books.
“famous for” = known because of something.
29 I am annoyed with the noise.
“annoyed with/at” = irritated by.
30 He is connected with the business world.
“connected with” = has links to.