Adjective + Preposition 2

Question 1

Your writing is similar __mine.

Answer 1

Your writing is similar to mine.

Question 1

We stayed at home because Chris wasn’t very keen __ going out.

Answer 1

We stayed at home because Chris wasn’t very keen on going out.

Question 1

I don’t want to be dependent __ anybody.

Answer 1

I don’t want to be dependent on anybody.

Question 2

Someone or something is full / short __ something.

Answer 2

Someone or something is full / short __ something.

• The letter I wrote was full of mistakes.
• I’m short of money. Can you lend me some?

Question 2

My probleme is not the same as yours. My problem is different __ yours.

Answer 2

My probleme is not the same as yours. My problem is different from / than yours.

Question 3

I’m not very good / bad / etc. __ repairing things.

Answer 3

I’m not very good / bad / etc. at repairing things.

^{(not good in repairing things)}

Question 4

You are certain / sure __ or ab___…

Answer 4

You are certain / sure of or about…

• I think she’s arriving this evening, but I’m not sure of that. (or … not sure about that)

Question 6

You are fond / proud / ashamed / jealous / envious __ somebody or something.

Answer 6

You are fond / proud / ashamed / jealous / envious of somebody or something.

Question 7

You are suspicious / criticial / tolerant __ something or somebody.

Answer 7

You are suspicious / criticial / tolerant of something or somebody.

Question 8

You are tired / sick __…

Answer 8

You are tired / sick __…

• Come on, let’s go! I’m tired of waiting (= I’ve had enough of waiting)

Question 9

The streets were crowded ___ tourists.

Answer 9

The streets were crowded with tourists.

^{(but … fuLL of tourists)}

Question 10

I don’t trust Robert. I’m suspicious __ him.

Answer 10

I don’t trust Robert. I’m suspicious of him.

Question 11

The Italian city of Florence is famous __ its art treasures.

Answer 11

The Italian city of Florence is famous for its art treasures.

Question 13

You are aware / conscious __ something.

Answer 13

You are aware / conscious of something.

• “Did you know he was married?’ ‘No, I wasn’t aware of that.”

Question 14

You are capable / incapable __ something.

Answer 14

You are capable / incapable of something.

• I’m sure you are capable of passing the examination.

Question 16

You are afraid / frightened / terrified / scared __ something or somebody.

Answer 16

You are afraid / frightened / terrified / scared for something or somebody.

Question 17

Are you interested __ art?

Answer 17

Are you interested in art?

Question 18

You are, it is typical __ (someone)

Answer 18

It is typical of (someone)

He’s late again. It’s typical of him to keep everybody waiting.

Question 19

The film was different f__ what I’d expected or different t_ what I’d expected.

Answer 19

The film was different from what I’d expected or different to what I’d expected.

Question 20

Who was responsible __ all that noise last night?

Answer 20

Who was responsible for all that noise last night?

Question 21

These days everybody is aware __ dangers of smoking.

Answer 21

These days everybody is aware of dangers of smoking.

Question 22

Mark has no money of is own. He’s totally dependent __ his parents.

Answer 22

Mark has no money of is own. He’s totally dependent __ his parents.

Question 23

Louise is married / engaged __ an American.

Answer 23

Louise is married / engaged __ an American. (not married with)

• But Louise is married with three children. (=she is married and has three ch ildren)