Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.
1She is afraid ............... spiders.
Wrong!
We use "of" after "afraid" to talk about something that frightens someone.
2This town is famous ............... its beautiful beaches.
Wrong!
We use "for" after "famous" to give the reason why someone or something is well known.
3My brother is very good ............... math.
Wrong!
We use "at" after "good" to talk about skill in a subject or activity.
4She was angry ............... her brother for breaking the window.
Wrong!
We use "with" after "angry" to name the person someone is angry at.
5I am worried ............... the exam tomorrow.
Wrong!
We use "about" after "worried" to say what is causing concern.
6He is interested ............... learning Japanese.
Wrong!
We use "in" after "interested" to talk about something someone wants to know more about.
7They are proud ............... their daughter's success.
Wrong!
We use "of" after "proud" to talk about someone or something that gives satisfaction.
8Your jacket is similar ............... mine.
Wrong!
We use "to" after "similar" to compare one thing with another.
9We are ready ............... the test now.
Wrong!
We use "for" after "ready" when a noun names the event or thing prepared for.
10She was very pleased ............... her exam results.
Wrong!
We use "with" after "pleased" to show satisfaction with a result or situation.
11The bottle is full ............... water.
Wrong!
We use "of" after "full" to say what fills something.
12It was kind ............... you to help me.
Wrong!
We use "of" after "kind" when judging a person's action.
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- She is afraid of spiders.
- This town is famous for its beautiful beaches.
- My brother is very good at math.
- She was angry with her brother for breaking the window.
- I am worried about the exam tomorrow.
- He is interested in learning Japanese.
- They are proud of their daughter’s success.
- Your jacket is similar to mine.
- We are ready for the test now.
- She was very pleased with her exam results.
- The bottle is full of water.
- It was kind of you to help me.