Adjective + Preposition – Dependent Prepositions (CEFR B1)
Mastering adjective + preposition combinations is essential for B1 English learners. These dependent prepositions often cause confusion, but with practice, you can use them naturally. This worksheet provides clear explanations, practical examples, and 10+ exercises to help you learn common combinations like "interested in," "afraid of," and "good at."
Common Adjective + Preposition Combinations
| Adjective | Preposition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| afraid | of | She's afraid of spiders. |
| angry | about/with | He's angry about the decision. / She's angry with me. |
| bad | at | I'm bad at math. |
| excited | about | We're excited about our trip. |
| famous | for | Italy is famous for its food. |
| good | at | She's good at swimming. |
| interested | in | Are you interested in history? |
| married | to | He's married to a doctor. |
| proud | of | They're proud of their son. |
| similar | to | Your dress is similar to mine. |
Quick Tip
Some adjectives can take different prepositions with slight changes in meaning. For example: "angry with a person" vs. "angry about a situation." Pay attention to these nuances.
Practice Exercises
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition
1. I'm really interested learning Spanish.
2. She's afraid flying, so she always takes the train.
3. He's very good solving difficult problems.
4. Are you excited your new job?
5. The teacher was angry the students for being late.
Exercise 2: Choose the correct preposition
1. She's very proud (of/for) her daughter's achievements.
2. I'm not very good (at/in) remembering names.
3. He's angry (about/with) the changes at work.
4. Are you familiar (with/to) this software?
5. This painting is similar (with/to) the one in the museum.
Exercise 3: Complete the sentences with your own ideas
1. I'm interested in .
2. My best friend is good at .
3. My parents are proud of .
4. I'm sometimes afraid of .
5. Our city is famous for .
Exercise 4: Correct the mistakes
1. She's afraid from spiders.
2. I'm not very good in math.
3. Are you interested about modern art?
4. He's angry to his brother.
5. This book is similar with that one.
Exercise 5: Match the adjectives with their prepositions
1. famous
2. married
3. different
4. responsible
5. tired
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using "interested for" instead of "interested in"
- Confusing "good at" with "good in" (use "good at" for skills)
- Using "angry to" instead of "angry with" (for people)
- Saying "afraid from" instead of "afraid of"
- Mixing up "similar with" and "similar to" (use "similar to")
Memory Tip
Create flashcards with adjectives on one side and their correct prepositions on the other. Practice daily until the combinations feel natural.
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