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Adjectives Followed by Prepositions

June 12, 2025 - pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.

1. We are worried .......................... his health.

Correct! Wrong!

2. Are you nervous ............................ the interview?

Correct! Wrong!

3. Please be kind .......................... the people working for you.

Correct! Wrong!

4. It is really kind ........................... you to offer me a lift.

Correct! Wrong!

5. We were shocked ............................ what she said.

Please select 2 correct answers

Correct! Wrong!

6. I was surprised ............................ his decision.

Please select 2 correct answers

Correct! Wrong!

7. We were impressed ......................... her performance.

Correct! Wrong!

8. I am tired ............................. waiting.

Correct! Wrong!

9. I am sick and tired ............................ eating the same food every day.

Correct! Wrong!

10. Sorry ......................... the mess. We are painting the house.

Correct! Wrong!

11. I am really sorry .......................... shouting at you yesterday.

Correct! Wrong!

12. I feel sorry ........................... him. He has been through a lot of hardships.

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

1. We are worried about his health.
2. Are you nervous about the interview?
3. Please be kind to the people working for you.
4. It is really kind of you to offer me a lift.
5. We were shocked by / at what she said.
6. I was surprised at / by his decision.
7. We were impressed by / with her performance.
8. I am tired of waiting.
9. I am sick and tired of eating the same food every day.
10. Sorry about the mess. We are painting the house.
11. I am really sorry for / about shouting at you yesterday.
12. I feel sorry for him. He has been through a lot of hardships.

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