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Adjectives & prepositions – dependant prepositions
Some adjectives are usually followed by a preposition. These prepositions are called dependant prepositions. Check the list of some of the most common of these adjectives below.
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Example sentences
To
- She is addicted to coffee.
- He is very close to his grandmother.
- This recipe is different to/from the one I usually use.
- It’s important to be kind to animals.
- My aunt is married to a musician.
- It’s not nice to be rude to strangers.
- Your handwriting is similar to mine.
For
- Smoking is bad for your health.
- Italy is famous for its delicious food.
- Walking is good for your heart.
- I am sorry for any inconvenience caused.
At
- She is good at mathematics.
- He’s bad at lying; you can always tell the truth.
- He was angry at himself for making that mistake.
In
- Are you interested in learning Spanish?
On
- My brother is keen on playing the guitar.
- She got hooked on the new TV series.
Of
- Many children are afraid of the dark.
- You are capable of achieving great things.
- She is very fond of her pets.
- They are proud of their cultural heritage.
- I’m tired of doing the same routine every day.
With
- She was angry with him for forgetting her birthday.
- He’s bored with the same lunch every day.
- She is fed up with the constant delays.
- He is obsessed with collecting stamps.
- They were pleased with the results of the test.
About
- She is angry about the cancelled flight.
- We’re excited about our upcoming vacation.
- I am sorry about the broken window.
- They are worried about the weather for the wedding.
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