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Prepositions with adjectives

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    Default Prepositions with adjectives

    ABOUT
    Use the following adjectives followed by 'about'. Each group of adjectives have the same or related meanings. Use the verb 'to be' with these expressions.
    • angry / annoyed / furious about something
    Example: I'm really angry about our losses on the stock market!
    • excited about something
    Example: He's excited about his birthday party next week.
    • worried / upset about something
    Example: He's worried about his upcoming examinations.
    • sorry about something
    Example: I'm very sorry about Losing your book.
    AT
    Use the following adjectives followed by 'at'. Each group of adjectives have the same or related meanings. Use the verb 'to be' with these expressions.
    • good / excellent / brillant at something OR at doing something
    Example: They are excellent at planning fun parties.
    • bad / hopeless at something OR at doing something
    Example: Unfortunately, I'm hopeless at being on time.
    AT / BY
    Use the following adjectives followed by 'at' or 'by'. Each group of adjectives have the same or related meanings. Use the verb 'to be' with these expressions.
    • amazed / astonished / shocked / surprised at OR by something
    Example: I was amazed at his stamina.
    FOR
    Use the following adjectives followed by 'for'. Each group of adjectives have the same or related meanings. Use the verb 'to be' with these expressions.
    • angry with someone for something
    Example: I'm really angry with John for his total lack of responsibility.
    • famous for something
    Example: She's famous for her watercolor paintings.
    • responsible for something
    Example: You'll have to speak to John, he's responsible for customer complaints.
    • sorry for doing something
    Example: He says he's sorry for shouting at you.
    • (to feel or be) sorry for someone
    Example: I really feel sorry for Pam.
    FROM
    Use the following adjectives followed by 'from'.
    • different from someone / something
    Example: His photographs are very different from his paintings.




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