After an adjective + preposition, we can have a noun or verb -ing • We can include an object before the verb -ing, for example: She was upset about me arriving
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Adjectives and prepositions
Lesson code: 18K9-V6SF-TU23Intermediate (B1-B2)
1Presentation 1 - about, at, by, for
Many adjectives are often followed by the prepositions 'about', 'at', 'by' and 'for'. Study the table
below:UseCommon adjectives and examples
+ aboutangry/annoyed/furiousJoe was really angryaboutlosing the race. worried/upsetI was very upsetaboutthe election result.
happy/excitedI'm quite excitedabouttravelling to China.
+ atgood/great/excellent/amazingPaul is really goodatplaying tennis. bad/terrible/hopelessI'm terribleatskiing.
+ by or atamazed/surprised/astonished/shockedEverybody was amazedbytheir team's performance.Everybody was amazedattheir team's performance.
+ forfamous/well-knownHe is famousforhis books. responsibleAt work, I'm responsibleforsales and marketing.
sorryWe are all sorryforyour loss.
Importantpoints
•After anadjective + preposition, we can have anounorverb -ing. •We can include an object before theverb -ing, for example:She was upset aboutme arriving late. You can review this worksheet online at www.linguahouse.com/ex1/4Review your flashcards at least 3-5 times a week for 20 minutes to keep the material fresh in your memory.
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2Practice 1
Complete each sentence using one of the following adjectives and a suitable preposition. angry excellent famous happy hopeless responsible sorry excited surprised worried1. Jack is reallyexcited abouthis birthday party next week. He simply can't wait.
2. Allie is totally
dancing. It's like she has two left feet.3. Dave took my bike without telling me. I was really
that.4. I'm very
being late. It won't happen again.5. Alison is a receptionist at a hotel. She's
taking bookings and helping guests.6. Kate has been unwell lately. We are
her.7. Everybody was
the result of the match. Nobody believed that Switzerland could win.8. Michael Jackson was
his musical performances and public image.9. Jack is
singing. He has a natural talent.10. Carlo was
his performance during the job interview. He's sure he'll get the job.3Practice 2
Create sentences about you using the adjectives below with suitable prepositions.1. ..............................................................................(hopeless)
2. ............................................................................(responsible)
3. ............................................................................... (excited)
4. ................................................................................. (sorry)
5. ............................................................................... (worried)
6. .............................................................................. (excellent)
7. ............................................................................. (surprised)
8. .................................................................................(angry)
9. .............................................................................. (shocked)
10. .................................................................................(good)
You can review this worksheet online at www.linguahouse.com/ex2/4Review your flashcards at least 3-5 times a week for 20 minutes to keep the material fresh in your memory.
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Adjectives and prepositions
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4Presentation 2
Many adjectives are often followed by the prepositions 'of', 'on', 'to' and 'with'. Study the table below:
UseCommon adjectives and examples
+ ofnice/kind/generous/sensibleCarlo let me stay at his place. That was very kindofhim. mean/rude/stupid/sillyIt was very meanofyou to insult her like that.
Cheryl was very proudofher language learning progress. short/fullI'm a bit shortofcash at the moment.
+ onkeenWe stayed at home because Jack wasn't very keenongoing out in the rain. + tomarried/engagedAlison is marriedtoGeorge. nice/kind/generous Our host was very generoustous while we were his guests. similar/differentThis painting is similartothat one.
mean/rude/impolite/unpleasantThere's no need to be so rudetoher.
+ withangry/furiousJill was furiouswithJack for his behaviour. delighted/pleased/satisfied/happyI was delightedwithmy exam results.
You can review this worksheet online at www.linguahouse.com/ex3/4Review your flashcards at least 3-5 times a week for 20 minutes to keep the material fresh in your memory.
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5Practice 3
Complete each sentence using one of the following adjectives and a suitable preposition. delighted engaged generous jealous keen proud rude short similar tired1. I'm reallytired oflistening to this song. You've been playing it all day long.
2. It was really
Tom to lend me $5000.
3. Jenny is a very talented girl. Her father is very
her.4. Paul is very
his best friend for winning the lottery.5. Ahmed is
Nadia. They are getting married next year.
6. The weather in Spain is
the weather in Greece. Both countries have a hot climate.7. Don't be so
Jake. Say 'hello' next time you see him.
8. I'm not very
coffee. I prefer tea.9. We were
the result of the football match. Our team finally won!10. We are a bit
time so please hurry up!6Practice 4
Create sentences about you using the adjectives below with suitable prepositions.1. ..................................................................................(nice)
2. ..............................................................................(ashamed)
3. ...................................................................................(full)
4. ................................................................................ (aware)
5. ..............................................................................(generous)
6. .............................................................................. (different)
7. ............................................................................ (unpleasant)
8. .................................................................................(angry)
9. ...............................................................................(pleased)
10. ...............................................................................(capable)
You can review this worksheet online at www.linguahouse.com/ex4/4Review your flashcards at least 3-5 times a week for 20 minutes to keep the material fresh in your memory.
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2-Practice 1
2. hopeless at 3. angry about 4. sorry for 5. responsible for 6. worried about 7. surprised about 8. famous for 9. excellent at 10. happy about3-Practice 2
Provide a sample sentence about you or have a strong student make the first sentence.5-Practice 3
2. generous of 3. proud of 4. jealous of 5. engaged to 6. similar to 7. rude to 8. keen on 9. delighted with 10. short of6-Practice 4
Provide a sample sentence about you or have a strong student make the first sentence. You can review this worksheet online at www.linguahouse.com/exiReview your flashcards at least 3-5 times a week for 20 minutes to keep the material fresh in your memory.