Adjective prepositions.

Words usually require specific prepositions. You need to memorize them. Look at the following list of common adjectives and their prepositions.

Good, bad, excellent, hopeless… AT

• Tom is good at languages

Aware, conscious, capable, full, short, typical, tired…. OF

• Your test is full of mistakes.

Nice, kind, good, generous, polite, silly, stupid… OF

• It was very kind of you.

Nice, kind, good, generous, polite, friendly, cruel… TO

• He has always been very nice to me.

Angry, annoyed, furious, excited, worried, upset, nervous, happy… ABOUT

• What are you so excited about?

Angry, annoyed, furious… WITH

• He is angry with me.

Delighted, fed up, bored, impressed, pleased, satisfied, disappointed…. WITH

• Were they satisfied with the show?

Shocked, surprised, amazed, astonished… BY / AT

• I was shocked by the news.

some more

Married, engaged… TO

Similar TO

Different FROM

Dependent ON

Independent OF

Crowded WITH

Famous FOR

Responsible FOR