Adjective + preposition: Dependent prepositions

Adjectives & prepositions – dependant prepositions

Some adjectives are usually followed by a preposition. These prepositions are called dependant prepositions. Check the list of some of the most common of these adjectives below.

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Example sentences

To

• She is addicted to coffee.
• He is very close to his grandmother.
• This recipe is different to/from the one I usually use.
• It’s important to be kind to animals.
• My aunt is married to a musician.
• It’s not nice to be rude to strangers.
• Your handwriting is similar to mine.

For

• Smoking is bad for your health.
• Italy is famous for its delicious food.
• Walking is good for your heart.
• I am sorry for any inconvenience caused.

At

• She is good at mathematics.
• He’s bad at lying; you can always tell the truth.
• He was angry at himself for making that mistake.

In

• Are you interested in learning Spanish?

On

• My brother is keen on playing the guitar.
• She got hooked on the new TV series.

Of

• Many children are afraid of the dark.
• You are capable of achieving great things.
• She is very fond of her pets.
• They are proud of their cultural heritage.
• I’m tired of doing the same routine every day.

With

• She was angry with him for forgetting her birthday.
• He’s bored with the same lunch every day.
• She is fed up with the constant delays.
• He is obsessed with collecting stamps.
• They were pleased with the results of the test.

About

• She is angry about the cancelled flight.
• We’re excited about our upcoming vacation.
• I am sorry about the broken window.
• They are worried about the weather for the wedding.