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LEARN the following adjectives and appropriate prepositions they work with. Sometimes other prepositions are possible.
Nice/kind/good/generous/mean/stupid/silly/intelligent/clever/sensible/(im)polite/rude/unreasonable of someone (to do something)):- Thank you. It was very nice/kind of you to help me. It’s stupid of him to go out without a jersey. He‘ll catch a cold.
But: (to be) mice/kind/good/generous/mean/ (im) polite/rude/pleasant/ (un)friendly/cruel to someone.
Angry/annoyed/furious (about something/with someone for doing something. What are you so angry/annoyed about? They were furious with her for not inviting them to the party. Delighted/pleased/satisfied/disappointed with something. I was delighted/pleased with the present you gave me. Were you disappointed with your examination results?
Bored/fed up with something: You get bored/fed up with doing the same thing every day. Surprised/shocked/amazed/astonished at by something: Everybody was surprised/shocked at/by the news. Excited/worried/upset about something. Are you excited about closing schools next week? Lihle is upset about not being invited to the party.
Afraid/frightened/terrified/scared of something/someone. “Are you afraid of dogs?” “Yes, I’m terrified of them.” Proud/ashamed of someone/something: “I’m not ashamed of what I did. Im fact I’m quite proud of it. Jealous/envious/suspicious of someone/something: Why are you always so jealous of other people? She didn’t trust me. She was suspicious of my intentions.
Aware/conscious of something: “Did you know they were engaged?” “No, I wasn’t aware of that.” Good/bad/excellent/brilliant/hopeless at (doing) something: -I’m not good at repairing things. Married/engaged to someone: Laura is married to a Congolese. (not an American). Sorry about something: I’m sorry about the noise last night. We were having a party. But: sorry for doing something. I’m sorry for shouting at you yesterday. But it is more usual to say: I’m sorry I . . . I’m sorry I shouted at you yesterday. (to feel/to be) sorry for someone: I feel sorry for Steven. He has got no friends and no money. Impressed by/with someone/something: I wasn’t impressed by/with the show. Famous for something: The Victoria Falls is famous for its magnificence. Responsible for something: Who was responsible for all that noise last night? Different from (or to) someone/something. The film was quite different from what I expected.
Interested in something: Are you interested in Fine Arts? Capable/incapable of something. I’m sure you are capable of passing the examinations. Fond of someone/something. Pretty is very fond of animals. She has four dogs and three cats. Full of something: The article I wrote was full of mistakes. Short of something: I’m bit short of money. Can you lend me some? Tired of something” Come on, let’s go! I’m tired of waiting. Keen on something: – We stayed at home because Jane wasn’t keen on going out in the cold. Similar to something: Your bag is similar to mine. Crowded with (people etc.) The city center was crowded with tourists.
Verb + preposition: Apologise (to someone) for something. When I realized I was wrong, I apologized to him for my mistakes. Apply for a job/a place at university etc. : I think this job would suit you. Why don’t you apply for it? Believe in something: Do you believe in God? (= Do you believe that God exists?) I believe in saying what I think. (= I believe that it is a good thing to say what I think.)
Belong to someone: Who does this jacket belong to? Care about someone/something: i) =like something (usually in questions and negative sentences): Would you care for a cup of tea? (= Would you like . . .?) – I don’t care for hot weather. (= I don’t like . . .?)
ii) = look after someone: She is very old. She needs someone to care for her. Take care of someone/something (=look after): Have a nice weekend. Take care of yourself. Collide with someone/something. There was an accident this morning. A bus collided with a truck. Complain (to someone) about someone/something. We complained to the manager of the shop about poor service delivery.
Concentrate on something: Don’t look out of the window concentrate on your studies. Consist of something: We had an enormous meal. It consisted of five courses.
Crash/drive/bump/ run into someone/something. He lost control of the car and crashed into a wall. Depend on someone/something: – ‘What time will you arrive?” “I don’t know it depends on the traffic.” You can leave out on before questions words (when/where/how etc.) – “Are you going to buy it?” “It depends (on) how much it is.
Die of an illness: – “What did he die of?” – A heart attack. Dream about someone/something: I dreamt about you last night. Dream of being something/doing something (= imagine): I often dream of being rich. Also (= I wouldn’t dream of doing something)” Happen to someone/something: A strange thing happened to me the other day. What happened to that gold watch you used to have?
Hear about something (= he told about something): Did you hear about the fight at the club last night? Have heard about Beyonce? She is getting married. We will pick it up from here next time.
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