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11 (prepositions after adjectives)
- Prepositions after adjectives

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  1. The runner is anxious ______ his success in the competition.
    • A) of
    • B) about
    • C) at
    • D) on
  2. Your criticisms are not applicable ______ the subject.
    • A) with
    • B) on
    • C) about
    • D) to
  3. He looked ashamed ______ his foolishness.
    • A) at
    • B) of
    • C) about
    • D) with
  4. He was accused ______ theft by the police.
    • A) on
    • B) over
    • C) from
    • D) of
  5. They felt quite certain ______ their failure.
    • A) of
    • B) at
    • C) about
    • D) with
  6. His opinions are directly contrary ______ yours.
    • A) to
    • B) with
    • C) about
    • D) on
  7. She was absorbed ______ an exciting story.
    • A) with
    • B) in
    • C) on
    • D) of
  8. I was quite astonished ______ his quick reaction.
    • A) with
    • B) of
    • C) at
    • D) on
  9. Is this proposal acceptable ______ you?
    • A) by
    • B) in
    • C) to
    • D) from
  10. The house was built according ______ the owner’s plan.
    • A) with
    • B) to
    • C) by
    • D) of
  11. We are not well acquainted ______ our neighbors yet.
    • A) by
    • B) to
    • C) of
    • D) with
  12. She is very fond ______ Turkish films.
    • A) of
    • B) on
    • C) in
    • D) about
  13. Bursa is famous ______ silk and peaches.
    • A) by
    • B) on
    • C) with
    • D) for
  14. I am not good ______ languages.
    • A) on
    • B) with
    • C) of
    • D) at
  15. I’m glad ______ the opportunity to repay you for your help.
    • A) with
    • B) on
    • C) of
    • D) at
  16. Never become addicted ______ drugs.
    • A) to
    • B) in
    • C) with
    • D) by
  17. The question was not relevant ______ the subject of the lecture.
    • A) for
    • B) to
    • C) in
    • D) on
  18. I was disgusted ______ the sight of the butcher’s shop.
    • A) at
    • B) with
    • C) on
    • D) of
  19. A child born ______ poverty will always be disadvantaged.
    • A) with
    • B) by
    • C) in
    • D) about
  20. She was born ______ a beautiful mother.
    • A) of
    • B) in
    • C) from
    • D) by
  21. The poor old man has gone blind ______ his left eye.
    • A) from
    • B) in
    • C) on
    • D) by
  22. You are always blind ______ your own faults.
    • A) in
    • B) from
    • C) at
    • D) to
  23. Most men are anxious ______ the advancement of their children.
    • A) for
    • B) from
    • C) on
    • D) with
  24. She is cautious ______ telling secrets.
    • A) in
    • B) on
    • C) of
    • D) about
  25. Are you content ______ the quality of the teaching?
    • A) with
    • B) on
    • C) at
    • D) by
  26. The teacher was angry ______ the student’s conduct.
    • A) at
    • B) about
    • C) with
    • D) by
  27. Are you angry ______ me?
    • A) at
    • B) about
    • C) with
    • D) by
  28. Mary is envious ______ Janet’s beauty.
    • A) by
    • B) from
    • C) of
    • D) with
  29. What do you think inflation is due ______?
    • A) to
    • B) from
    • C) about
    • D) on
  30. I’m familiar ______ your work.
    • A) on
    • B) about
    • C) with
    • D) to
  31. I’m familiar ______ his family.
    • A) on
    • B) about
    • C) to
    • D) with
  32. She was disappointed ______ her exam results.
    • A) with
    • B) over
    • C) on
    • D) by
  33. Your composition is full ______ mistakes.
    • A) with
    • B) by
    • C) about
    • D) of
  34. The film was based ______ a novel by Hemingway.
    • A) on
    • B) in
    • C) over
    • D) at
  35. He stole the car belonging ______ his friend.
    • A) by
    • B) to
    • C) with
    • D) from
  36. His speech was not appropriate ______ the occasion.
    • A) for
    • B) on
    • C) to
    • D) about
  37. I was not aware ______ your intention.
    • A) of
    • B) about
    • C) on
    • D) in
  38. You should always be faithful ______ your promise.
    • A) on
    • B) to
    • C) with
    • D) over
  39. He is a man devoid ______ all fine feelings.
    • A) from
    • B) without
    • C) on
    • D) of
  40. The supply of material is not adequate ______ the needs of the industry.
    • A) for
    • B) to
    • C) about
    • D) in
  41. I’m very concerned ______ my mother’s illness.
    • A) in
    • B) over
    • C) of
    • D) for
  42. I was startled ______ the loud knock on the door.
    • A) at
    • B) on
    • C) by
    • D) with
  43. Our plans may change subject ______ the weather.
    • A) over
    • B) with
    • C) to
    • D) at
  44. Her ability makes her successful ______ everything she does.
    • A) on
    • B) in
    • C) about
    • D) at
  45. He thinks he is superior ______ us because his father is very rich.
    • A) to
    • B) over
    • C) on
    • D) from
  46. I was very surprised ______ the news of your marriage.
    • A) by
    • B) with
    • C) on
    • D) at
  47. Terry was jealous ______ Tom’s success.
    • A) of
    • B) on
    • C) by
    • D) at
  48. They are innocent ______ the crime.
    • A) in
    • B) on
    • C) of
    • D) at
  49. I’m short ______ money this week. Can you lend me some?
    • A) without
    • B) of
    • C) at
    • D) on
  50. Please don’t be proud ______ your homework. I know you haven’t done it.
    • A) of
    • B) on
    • C) at
    • D) about
  51. We are quite satisfied ______ the result of the survey so far.
    • A) at
    • B) in
    • C) on
    • D) with
  52. She is married ______ a rich man.
    • A) with
    • B) to
    • C) by
    • D) of
  53. He soon got involved ______ serious difficulties.
    • A) in
    • B) with
    • C) at
    • D) by
  54. She was impatient ______ the arrival of her boyfriend.
    • A) with
    • B) at
    • C) for
    • D) on
  55. The teacher is always impatient ______ slow learners.
    • A) with
    • B) at
    • C) for
    • D) on
  56. I was completely ignorant ______ her intentions.
    • A) at
    • B) from
    • C) by
    • D) of
  57. What are you interested ______?
    • A) at
    • B) on
    • C) by
    • D) in
  58. He is deeply involved ______ her and feels he must marry her because everyone expects it.
    • A) in
    • B) with
    • C) about
    • D) at
  59. I’m so tired ______ your complaints.
    • A) from
    • B) about
    • C) of
    • D) in
  60. His courage is worthy ______ the highest praise.
    • A) of
    • B) with
    • C) about
    • D) at
  61. The sum covers the cost inclusive ______ postage.
    • A) of
    • B) at
    • C) with
    • D) on
  62. He was occupied ______ doing his homework.
    • A) with
    • B) in
    • C) at
    • D) by
  63. I was most grateful ______ you for your kindness.
    • A) with
    • B) by
    • C) in
    • D) to
  64. Do you plead guilty ______ stealing the car?
    • A) to
    • B) from
    • C) with
    • D) of
  65. He is occupied ______ the latest report at the moment.
    • A) with
    • B) in
    • C) at
    • D) by
  66. My mother was pregnant ______ me at the time.
    • A) with
    • B) by
    • C) of
    • D) on
  67. You should be thankful ______ her for telling you the truth.
    • A) for
    • B) with
    • C) at
    • D) to
  68. I’m glad to get rid ______ the responsibility.
    • A) from
    • B) of
    • C) with
    • D) without
  69. This chair is made ______ good solid oak.
    • A) from
    • B) in
    • C) with
    • D) of
  70. You are responsible ____ your mother ____ keeping the house tidy.
    • A) for / to
    • B) in / for
    • C) to / for
    • D) to / from
  71. Most people realize that toilet soap is made ______ coal and its byproducts.
    • A) from
    • B) by
    • C) at
    • D) of
  72. George has been cured ______ his cold.
    • A) with
    • B) of
    • C) from
    • D) against
  73. I was annoyed ______ my failure.
    • A) at
    • B) with
    • C) by
    • D) in
  74. She was annoyed ______ you for being impertinent.
    • A) at
    • B) with
    • C) by
    • D) in
  75. Regular exercise is beneficial ______ health.
    • A) to
    • B) on
    • C) with
    • D) by
  76. He is a man apart ______ others.
    • A) at
    • B) by
    • C) from
    • D) with
  77. I’m becoming more and more displeased ______ your laziness.
    • A) to
    • B) at
    • C) with
    • D) from
  78. Mike is quite equal ______ his sister in brain.
    • A) to
    • B) at
    • C) with
    • D) by
  79. It’s wise to be careful ______ one’s health.
    • A) to
    • B) by
    • C) of
    • D) at
  80. She was conscious ______ being admired.
    • A) to
    • B) by
    • C) with
    • D) of
  81. Her exam results are not corresponding ______ her true abilities.
    • A) with
    • B) at
    • C) on
    • D) to
  82. They are confident ______ his parents for money.
    • A) of
    • B) from
    • C) at
    • D) with
  83. He is not dependent ______ his parents for money.
    • A) of
    • B) from
    • C) on
    • D) with
  84. Your conduct was not consistent ______ your usual politeness.
    • A) with
    • B) by
    • C) at
    • D) on
  85. I’m ever so grateful ______ you for help.
    • A) at
    • B) to
    • C) with
    • D) from
  86. He was always attentive ______ my ideas.
    • A) with
    • B) to
    • C) of
    • D) for
  87. He is very generous ______ his money.
    • A) with
    • B) of
    • C) for
    • D) to
  88. The manager was quite agreeable ______ my suggestion.
    • A) of
    • B) for
    • C) with
    • D) to
  89. Sue became very excited ______ receiving a promotion.
    • A) at
    • B) to
    • C) for
    • D) in
  90. This material is inferior ______ the kind we had last year.
    • A) in
    • B) to
    • C) for
    • D) of
  91. Dr. Baker is very good ______ children.
    • A) by
    • B) of
    • C) with
    • D) from
  92. He is capable ______ being an excellent student.
    • A) of
    • B) for
    • C) to
    • D) with
  93. I’m not accustomed ______ being interrupted.
    • A) of
    • B) for
    • C) to
    • D) with
  94. I don’t see why he is so unkind ______ his brother.
    • A) of
    • B) at
    • C) with
    • D) to
  95. He was sick ______ hunger. He hadn’t eaten anything for two days.
    • A) by
    • B) at
    • C) with
    • D) from
  96. China is rich ______ minerals.
    • A) from
    • B) in
    • C) by
    • D) of
  97. I’m not absolutely certain ______ it.
    • A) with
    • B) of
    • C) by
    • D) in
  98. It’s nice ______ you to be concerned ______ me.
    • A) of / on
    • B) from / of
    • C) of / about
    • D) with / of
  99. I hope you don’t think it is rude ______ me to refuse.
    • A) of
    • B) with
    • C) in
    • D) from
  100. I’m not very keen ______ modern music.
    • A) at
    • B) in
    • C) with
    • D) on
  101. I feel confident ______ the future of our country.
    • A) in
    • B) at
    • C) off
    • D) about
  102. They are incapable ______ expressing themselves______ decent English.
    • A) in / in
    • B) of / in
    • C) at / on
    • D) of / at
  103. These days everybody is aware ______ the dangers of smoking.
    • A) about
    • B) of
    • C) at
    • D) with
  104. My problems are very similar ______ yours.
    • A) to
    • B) with
    • C) for
    • D) at
  105. I can’t stop to talk to you now. I’m a bit short______ time.
    • A) with
    • B) at
    • C) about
    • D) of
  106. The police are responsible ______ maintaining law and order.
    • A) of
    • B) about
    • C) for
    • D) in
  107. I was very impressed______ the lesson he taught.
    • A) at
    • B) about
    • C) by
    • D) over
  108. I was delighted ______ the present you gave me.
    • A) at
    • B) with
    • C) by
    • D) about
  109. She is quite nice but I wouldn’t like to be married ______ her.
    • A) with
    • B) to
    • C) by
    • D) of
  110. Nancy is engaged ______ a friend of mine.
    • A) with
    • B) to
    • C) by
    • D) on
  111. We are virtually immune ______ certain diseases which cause death elsewhere.
    • A) with
    • B) to
    • C) by
    • D) on
  112. Breathing asbestos-laden air may be hazardous______ health.
    • A) to
    • B) for
    • C) with
    • D) against
  113. Strong winds are expected to make roads hazardous _____ drivers today.
    • A) to
    • B) for
    • C) due to
    • D) against
  114. I’m interested ______ chess but I’m not very good ______ it.
    • A) in / at
    • B) on / at
    • C) with / on
    • D) at / at
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