Look at these examples to see how adjectives are used with prepositions.
I'm interested in the idea.
My jacket is similar to yours.
She's brilliant at maths.
My neighbour is angry about the party.
Try this exercise to test your grammar.
- Grammar test 1
Read the explanation to learn more.
Grammar explanation
Some adjectives go with certain prepositions. There are no grammatical rules for which preposition is used with which adjective, so it's a good idea to try to learn them together. To help you do this, write new vocabulary in your notebook in a sentence or phrase.
However, there are some patterns that can help you. Let's look at them first. Remember that a preposition is followed by a noun or a gerund (-ing form).
With at
We use at with adjectives like good/bad/amazing/brilliant/terrible, etc. to talk about skills and abilities.
He's really good at English.
She's amazing at the piano.
They're terrible at organising anything.
I'm not very good at drawing.
With about
We often use about with adjectives of feelings like angry/excited/happy/nervous/sad/stressed/worried, etc. to explain what is causing that feeling.
I'm angry about the decision.
He's nervous about the presentation.
She's excited about the new job.
They were worried about the exam.
With of
However, sometimes we use of with feelings.
She was afraid of telling her mum.
I'm frightened of having an accident.
He's scared of flying.
You should be proud of your progress.
With to
We can use to to show the connection between people or things.
He's married to the director.
I'm addicted to my phone.
I'm allergic to nuts.
It's similar to the old one.
We can also use to to talk about someone's behaviour towards someone else.
They were really friendly to me.
Was he nice to you?
He is always polite to everyone.
She was very rude to the waitress.
Here are some other useful adjectives with prepositions.
With for
Exercise is good for you.
Stress is bad for you.
The town is famous for its cheese.
I'm responsible for the financial side of the business.
With in
She's interested in the project.
They want someone who's experienced in design.
I didn't want to get involved in the argument.
Do this exercise to test your grammar again.
- Grammar test 2
I'm good at English.
He's terrible at cooking.
My mother is angry about my test.
She is so sad about her love.
I'm scared of watching horror films.
Tom is proud of his son.
My sister is similar to me.
He's nice to me but I don't think it's the love.
I am good at the theatre.
I am unstable about the new job.
I was scared of swimming.
I am addicted to you.
He was kind to me.
Toothpaste is good for teeth.
I am interested in new subject.
first i want to thank all of people who work in it .
Now i can get my road to learn English language and sharing that with you .
Firstly is hard lesson.
love the site it is great
I'm excited about the new city.
He's interested in traveling.
I'm addicted to smartphone games.
She's terrible at swimming.
They're worried about slippery floors.
British Council is really good at teaching English.
It's my first day of learning English using this courses. I'm improoving my discipline and learning different subjects. I think it will be good experiense.
Messi is really good at football.
THE GOAT
I am good at swimming.
I am happy about that.
I'm proud of my progress.
I like to swim very much.
Swimming is good for me.
I'm interested in learning different techniques of swimming.