Adjective + Preposition 2 Flashcards
Your writing is similar __mine.
Your writing is similar to mine.
We stayed at home because Chris wasn’t very keen __ going out.
We stayed at home because Chris wasn’t very keen on going out.
I don’t want to be dependent __ anybody.
I don’t want to be dependent on anybody.
Someone or something is full / short __ something.
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?
My probleme is not the same as yours. My problem is different __ yours.
My probleme is not the same as yours. My problem is different from / than yours.
I’m not very good / bad / etc. __ repairing things.
I’m not very good / bad / etc. at repairing things.
(not good in repairing things)
You are certain / sure __ or ab___…
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)
You are fond / proud / ashamed / jealous / envious __ somebody or something.
You are fond / proud / ashamed / jealous / envious of somebody or something.
You are suspicious / criticial / tolerant __ something or somebody.
You are suspicious / criticial / tolerant of something or somebody.
You are tired / sick __…
You are tired / sick __…
- Come on, let’s go! I’m tired of waiting (= I’ve had enough of waiting)
The streets were crowded ___ tourists.
The streets were crowded with tourists.
(but … fuLL of tourists)
I don’t trust Robert. I’m suspicious __ him.
I don’t trust Robert. I’m suspicious of him.
The Italian city of Florence is famous __ its art treasures.
The Italian city of Florence is famous for its art treasures.
You are aware / conscious __ something.
You are aware / conscious of something.
- “Did you know he was married?’ ‘No, I wasn’t aware of that.”
You are capable / incapable __ something.
You are capable / incapable of something.
- I’m sure you are capable of passing the examination.
You are afraid / frightened / terrified / scared __ something or somebody.
You are afraid / frightened / terrified / scared for something or somebody.
Are you interested __ art?
Are you interested in art?
You are, it is typical __ (someone)
It is typical of (someone)
He’s late again. It’s typical of him to keep everybody waiting.
The film was different f__ what I’d expected or different t_ what I’d expected.
The film was different from what I’d expected or different to what I’d expected.
Who was responsible __ all that noise last night?
Who was responsible for all that noise last night?
These days everybody is aware __ dangers of smoking.
These days everybody is aware of dangers of smoking.
Mark has no money of is own. He’s totally dependent __ his parents.
Mark has no money of is own. He’s totally dependent __ his parents.
Louise is married / engaged __ an American.
Louise is married / engaged __ an American. (not married with)
- But Louise is married with three children. (=she is married and has three ch ildren)
