Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.
1We are worried ............... his health.
Wrong!
Use "about" after "worried" to say what is causing concern.
2Are you nervous ............... the interview?
Wrong!
Use "about" after "nervous" to say what makes someone anxious.
3Please be kind ............... the people working for you.
Wrong!
Use "to" after "kind" to say who receives kind treatment.
4It is really kind ............... you to offer me a lift.
Wrong!
Use "of" after "kind" to describe the person who does a kind action.
5We were shocked ............... what she said.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "at" and "by" can follow "shocked" in this sentence.
6I was surprised ............... his decision.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "at" and "by" can follow "surprised" in this sentence.
7We were impressed ............... her performance.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "by" and "with" can follow "impressed" in this sentence.
8I am tired ............... waiting.
Wrong!
Use "of" after "tired" when it means bored or annoyed by something.
9I am sick and tired ............... eating the same food every day.
Wrong!
Use "of" in the expression "sick and tired of".
10Sorry ............... the mess. We are painting the house.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "for" and "about" can follow "sorry" when apologizing for a situation.
11I am really sorry ............... shouting at you yesterday.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "for" and "about" can follow "sorry" when apologizing for an action.
12I feel sorry ............... him. He has been through a lot of hardships.
Wrong!
Use "for" after "sorry" when you feel sympathy for someone.
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- We are worried about his health.
- Are you nervous about the interview?
- Please be kind to the people working for you.
- It is really kind of you to offer me a lift.
- We were shocked at / by what she said.
- I was surprised at / by his decision.
- We were impressed by / with her performance.
- I am tired of waiting.
- I am sick and tired of eating the same food every day.
- Sorry for / about the mess. We are painting the house.
- I am really sorry for / about shouting at you yesterday.
- I feel sorry for him. He has been through a lot of hardships.