Adjective + Preposition 1

Question 1

It was nice / kind / good / polite / stupid / silly o_ somebody (to do something).

Answer 1

It was nice / kind / good / polite / stupid / silly OF somebody (to do something).

• Thank you. lt was very kind of you to help me.
• lt is stupid of me to go out without a coat in such cold weather

Question 2

It’s nice / kind / good / generous / polite / rude / friendly / cruel, etc. t_ somebody.

Answer 2

It’s nice / kind / good / generous / polite / rude / friendly / cruel, etc. t_ somebody.

• They have always been very nice to me. _{(not with me)}
• Why were you so unfriendly to Lucy?

Question 3

We are furious / angry / mad / upset ab__ something.

Answer 3

We are furious / angry / mad / upset about something.

• Max i really angry about what is brother said.

Question 4

We are:

• Mad at

Somebody f__ doing something

• Upset with
• Furious/Angry at/with

Answer 4

We are:

• Mad at

Somebody f__ doing something

• Upset with
• Furious/Angry at/with
• My parents are mad at me for disobeying them.
• Are you upset with me for being late?
• Pat’s furious with me for telling her secret.

Question 5

We are suprised / shocked / amazed / astonished a_/b_ something.

Answer 5

We are suprised / shocked / amazed / astonished at/by something.

• Everybody was surprised at (or by) the news.
• I hope you weren’t shocked by (or at) what I said.

Question 6

We are impressed w___/b_ somebody/something.

Answer 6

We are impressed w___/b_ somebody/something.

• I’m very impressed with (or by) her English. It’s very good.

Question 7

We are fed up / bored w___ something.

Answer 7

We are fed up / bored w___ something.

• I don’t enjoy my job any more. I’m fed up with it. / I’m bored with it.

Question 8

We are sorry ab__ a situation or something that happened.

Answer 8

We are sorry about a situation or something that happened.

• I’m sorry about the mess. I’ll dear it up later.
• We’re all sorry about Julie losing her job.

Question 9

You are sorry f__/ab__ something you did.

Answer 9

You are sorry f__/ab__ something you did.

• Alex is very sorry for what he said. _{(or <strong>sorry about</strong> what he said)}
• I’m sorry for shouting at you yesterday. _{(or <strong>sorry about </strong>shouting)}

Question 10

You can also say “I’m sorry I (d__ something)”.

Answer 10

You can also say “I’m sorry I (did something)”.

• I’m sorry I shouted at you yesterday.

Question 11

You feel / be sorry f__ somebody who is in a bad situation.

Answer 11

You feel / be sorry for somebody who is in a bad situation.

• I feel sorry for Matt. He’s ha a lot of bad luck. _{(not I feel sorry about Matt)}

Question 12

Why are you always so rude __ your parents? Can’t you be nice __ them?

Answer 12

Why are you always so rude to your parents? Can’t you be nice to them?

Question 13

We always have the same food every day. I’m fed up __ it.

Answer 13

We always have the same food every day. I’m fed up with it.

Question 14

We enjoyed our holiday, but we were a bit disappointed __ the hotel.

Answer 14

We enjoyed our holiday, but we were a bit disappointed with the hotel.

Question 15

I can’t understand people who are cruel __ animals.

Answer 15

I can’t understand people who are cruel to animals.

Question 16

I was surprised __ the way he behaved. lt was completely out of character.

Answer 16

I was surprised at/by the way he behaved. lt was completely out of character.

Question 17

I’ve been trying to learn Spanish, but I’m not very satisfied __ my progress.

Answer 17

I’ve been trying to learn Spanish, but I’m not very satisfied with my progress.

Question 18

Tanya doesn’t look very well. I’m worried __ her.

Answer 18

Tanya doesn’t look very well. I’m worried about her.

Question 19

They told me they were sorry __ the situation, but there was nothing they could do.

Answer 19

They told me they were sorry about the situation, but there was nothing they could do.

Question 20

I wouldn’t like to be in her position. I feel sorry __ her.

Answer 20

I wouldn’t like to be in her position. I feel sorry for her.

Question 21

Are you still upset ___ what I said to you yesterday?

Answer 21

Are you still upset about what I said to you yesterday?

Question 22

Some people say Kate is unfriendly, but she’s always been very nice __ me.

Answer 22

Some people say Kate is unfriendly, but she’s always been very nice to me.

Question 23

I’m tired __ doing the same thing every day. I need a change.

Answer 23

I’m tired of doing the same thing every day. I need a change.

Question 24

The man we interviewed for the job was intelligent but we weren’t very impressed __ his appearance.

Answer 24

The man we interviewed for the job was intelligent but we weren’t very impressed by/with his appearance.

Question 25

I’m sorry __ the smell of paint in this room. I’ve just finished redecorating it.

Answer 25

I’m sorry about the smell of paint in this room. I’ve just finished redecorating it.

Question 26

I was shocked __ what I saw. I’d never seen anything like it before.

Answer 26

I was shocked at/by what I saw. I’d never seen anything like it before.

Question 27

Our neighbours were very furious __ us __ making so much noise last night.

Answer 27

Our neighbours were very furious at/with us for making so much noise last night.

Question 28

I’m sorry __ what I did. I hope you’re not angry ……….. __ me.

Answer 28

I’m sorry for what I did. I hope you’re not angry at/with me.