ADJ+PREPOSITIONS
I. Suply the suitable prepositions.
1. It’s time she ceased to be so dependent …on……… her parents.
2. She should be independent…on……them.
3. You don’t want to get involved…in…….that kind of bussiness.
4. He now has an excellent job and he is keen …on……it.
5. He was convicted ……of….burgarly and sentenced…to ……three years in prison.
6. We’re really indebted…to……..you for all the help you you’ve given us.(= greateful)
7. The concert hall was filled……with ……music students. (= full of)
8. I don’t think I am very susceptible…to……..advertising. (likely to be affected)
9. He’s incapable……of…….even driving a nail in straight.( ≠ capable/able)
10. We were all surprised……at ….their sudden decision to leave the district.
11. How long has she been married ……to ….him?
12. I’m afraid Kirsty is jealous……of …..her younger sister. (= envious)
13. The committee is composed mainly …for …….. local trademen. ( be comprised of)
14. It’s immaterial .... with ……..me whether our neighbours approve or not. (not important to)
15. He denies he’s guilty …of …….. spreading rumours.
16. I feel really bored……about ……… my current job.
17. Were you disappointed……in …..your exam results?
18. I’ m terribly sorry ……about …. the noise last night. We were having a party.
19. We are really feel sorry …about …… that poor old man.
20. Are you accustomed ……to ….. your new life here?
21. Our new teacher is so kind …to …….. us.
22. He is always scared …of ……..crossing streets.
23. I’m hopeless ……at …… singing. (=very bad )
24. Who was responsible ……for …. The noise last night?
25. The city centre is always crowded …with ……… tourists.
26. Nowadays everybody is aware …of …… dangers of smoking.
27. I’m really grateful ……to……you…for ….. your advice.
28. nam was successful ………..his entrance exam to university.
29. our delivery is free ……….. charge.
30. I was glad ……….. my exam results (happy)
31. I’ve finished writing my essay but I’m not very happy ………it.
32. Don’t be afraid. We’re safe …………danger now.
33. I’m really glad ……….a rest.
34. He’s hungry …………knowledge.
35. She is too hard ………..those kids. ( = unkind)
36. Don’t feel inferior ……….. anyone. (≠ superior)
37. Be loyal ………..your friends. (= faithful/ ≠ disloyal)
38. I’m busy …………. my accounts.
39. Jack is averse ………. hard work. (≠ fond)
40. Jane is crazy …….. dancing.
41. The judge was deaf ………..our appeal. ( = unwilling)
42. Mary is very dear ……….. us.
43. Are you certain……….. success?
44. He is not equal ……….the task.
45. Fred is not fit …….. this job. (= suitable )
46. His qualification is not equivalent………..his degree.
47. John is concerned ………. Mary. ( = worried/ anxious)
48. Who is cocerned…………the project? (= involved)
49. aren’t you ashamed ………youself?
50. John is not strong ………languages.
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2. from
3. with
4. to