Adjectives + prepositions: grammar exercise

Prepositions combine with certain adjectives to form fixed expressions that act like single words.

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate preposition.

1. She is afraid ……………… the dark. (of / about)

2. She was angry ……………….. me. (at / on)

3. I am not aware …………………. this scheme. (of / about)

4. She is quite capable ………………… handling the situation on her own. (of / for)

5. She is careless …………………. her looks. (about / on)

6. I am not familiar ………………… this topic. (with / of)

7. He is quite fond …………………… his grandmother. (of / off)

8. We are quite happy ……………….. the outcome. (about / for)

9. Are you interested ………………….. witchcraft? (in / about)

10. She is jealous ……………….. her sister’s success.

11. This table is made ………………… teakwood. (of / for)

12. She is married …………….. a young businessman. (to / with)

Answers

1. She is afraid of the dark.

2. She was angry at me.

3. I am not aware of this scheme.

4. She is quite capable of handling the situation on her own.

5. She is careless about her looks.

6. I am not familiar with this topic.

7. He is quite fond of his grandmother.

8. We are quite happy about the outcome.

9. Are you interested in witchcraft?

10. She is jealous of her sister’s success.

11. This table is made of teakwood.

12. She is married to a young businessman.