Adjective + preposition – English Grammar Test for B1
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Part A – Multiple Choice (15 questions)
1 She is afraid ___ flying.
(a) on
(b) of
(c) with
(d) in
2 Are you interested ___ modern art?
(a) at
(b) in
(c) for
(d) with
3 He is proud ___ his daughter’s success.
(a) of
(b) for
(c) with
(d) in
4 I’m good ___ drawing portraits.
(a) with
(b) on
(c) at
(d) for
5 The students are excited ___ the concert.
(a) at
(b) in
(c) about
(d) for
6 She is famous ___ her paintings.
(a) at
(b) of
(c) for
(d) with
7 I’m tired ___ doing the same work.
(a) in
(b) of
(c) for
(d) with
8 He is bad ___ spelling words.
(a) at
(b) in
(c) with
(d) to
9 We were surprised ___ the low price.
(a) at
(b) of
(c) with
(d) to
10 She was angry ___ her brother.
(a) for
(b) with
(c) at
(d) to
11 They are worried ___ their future.
(a) about
(b) for
(c) at
(d) with
12 She is married ___ a doctor.
(a) to
(b) with
(c) for
(d) of
13 He is jealous ___ his classmate’s talent.
(a) at
(b) in
(c) of
(d) with
14 We were disappointed ___ the food.
(a) at
(b) with
(c) to
(d) on
15 She is kind ___ everyone in the class.
(a) to
(b) with
(c) for
(d) of
Part B – Gap-fill (15 questions)
16 He is responsible ___ the project.
17 The children are bored ___ this long film.
18 She is capable ___ solving difficult problems.
19 I’m allergic ___ peanuts.
20 She is similar ___ her mother.
21 The teacher was friendly ___ us.
22 Are you ready ___ the test?
23 She is interested ___ classical music.
24 He was nervous ___ the interview.
25 The fridge is full ___ vegetables.
26 Everyone was shocked ___ the accident.
27 We were pleased ___ the service.
28 He is connected ___ the local community.
29 She was annoyed ___ the loud music.
30 The students were surprised ___ their teacher’s joke.
Part C – Error Correction (15 questions)
31 She is afraid from the dark.
32 We are interested on football.
33 He is proud for his team.
34 Are you good in playing chess?
35 They were excited for the picnic.
36 She is famous about her voice.
37 I’m tired with working late.
38 He is bad in math.
39 We were surprised on the results.
40 She was angry to her sister.
41 They are worried for their exams.
42 She is married with a businessman.
43 He is jealous for his cousin.
44 We were disappointed at his kindness.
45 She is kind for her neighbours.
Part D – Dialogue Completion (10 questions)
46
A: Are you nervous ___ the presentation?
B: Yes, I’m nervous ___ it.
47
A: What are you interested ___?
B: I’m interested ___ photography.
48
A: Is she proud ___ her daughter?
B: Yes, she’s proud ___ her.
49
A: Who are you angry ___?
B: I’m angry ___ my colleague.
50
A: Are you ready ___ the exam?
B: Yes, I’m ready ___ it.
51
A: Was he surprised ___ the news?
B: Yes, he was surprised ___ it.
52
A: Are you allergic ___ milk?
B: Yes, I’m allergic ___ it.
53
A: Is she kind ___ strangers?
B: Yes, she’s kind ___ everyone.
54
A: What is she famous ___?
B: She’s famous ___ her books.
55
A: Who is she married ___?
B: She’s married ___ a teacher.
Part E – Reading Comprehension (5 questions)
Sophie travelled to France last year. At first, she was nervous about speaking French, but she was excited about the chance to improve her skills. Her host family was very kind to her and friendly with the other students. Sophie was proud of her progress and interested in French history. Sometimes she was tired of the cold weather, but she was never bored with the lessons. At the end of her stay, she was pleased with her improvement and ready for more adventures.
56 What was Sophie nervous ___ at first?
57 What was she excited ___?
58 Who was kind ___ her?
59 What was she never bored ___?
60 What was she pleased ___ at the end?
Answer
1 of – “afraid of” is correct.
2 in – “interested in” shows curiosity.
3 of – “proud of” achievements.
4 at – “good at” skills.
5 about – “excited about” events.
6 for – “famous for” reason for reputation.
7 of – “tired of” = fed up.
8 at – “bad at” something.
9 at – “surprised at” unexpected news.
10 with – “angry with someone.”
11 about – “worried about” concerns.
12 to – “married to” a person.
13 of – “jealous of” others’ success.
14 with – “disappointed with” results.
15 to – “kind to” others.
16 for – “responsible for” duties.
17 with – “bored with” long films.
18 of – “capable of” abilities.
19 to – “allergic to” food/substances.
20 to – “similar to” someone.
21 to/with – “friendly to/with” others.
22 for – “ready for” the test.
23 in – “interested in” art/music.
24 about – “nervous about” interviews.
25 of – “full of” contents.
26 at – “shocked at” bad events.
27 with – “pleased with” something.
28 with – “connected with” groups/people.
29 with – “annoyed with” noise/people.
30 at – “surprised at” something.
31 afraid from → afraid of – corrected collocation.
32 interested on → interested in – correct usage.
33 proud for → proud of – proper phrase.
34 good in → good at – ability expression.
35 excited for → excited about – correct collocation.
36 famous about → famous for – reason for fame.
37 tired with → tired of – fed up.
38 bad in → bad at – correct phrase.
39 surprised on → surprised at – proper collocation.
40 angry to → angry with – correct usage.
41 worried for → worried about – natural collocation.
42 married with → married to – correct form.
43 jealous for → jealous of – right collocation.
44 disappointed at → disappointed with – natural usage.
45 kind for → kind to – proper phrase.
46 about / about – “nervous about” situations.
47 in / in – “interested in” hobbies.
48 of / of – “proud of” people.
49 with / with – “angry with someone.”
50 for / for – “ready for” exams.
51 at / at – “surprised at” news.
52 to / to – “allergic to” substances.
53 to / to – “kind to” strangers.
54 for / for – “famous for” achievements.
55 to / to – “married to” someone.
56 about speaking French – nervous about speaking French.
57 about the chance to improve her skills – excited about it.
58 her host family – kind to her.
59 with the lessons – never bored with them.
60 with her improvement – pleased with her progress.