preposition

ABOUT

Use the following adjectives followed by 'about'. Each group of adjectives have the same or related meanings. Use the verb 'to be' with these expressions.

• angry / annoyed / furious about something

  Example: I'm really angry about our losses on the stock market!

• excited about something

  Example: He's excited about his birthday party next week.

• worried / upset about something

  Example: He's worried about his upcoming examinations.

• sorry about something

  Example: I'm very sorry about Losing your book.

AT

Use the following adjectives followed by 'at'. Each group of adjectives have the same or related meanings. Use the verb 'to be' with these expressions.

• good / excellent / brillant at something OR at doing something

  Example: They are excellent at planning fun parties.

• bad / hopeless at something OR at doing something

  Example: Unfortunately, I'm hopeless at being on time.

AT / BY

Use the following adjectives followed by 'at' or 'by'. Each group of adjectives have the same or related meanings. Use the verb 'to be' with these expressions.

• amazed / astonished / shocked / surprised at OR by something

  Example: I was amazed at his stamina.

FOR 

Use the following adjectives followed by 'for'. Each group of adjectives have the same or related meanings. Use the verb 'to be' with these expressions.

• angry with someone for something

  Example: I'm really angry with John for his total lack of responsibility.

• famous for something

  Example: She's famous for her watercolor paintings.

• responsible for something

  Example: You'll have to speak to John, he's responsible for customer complaints.

• sorry for doing something

  Example: He says he's sorry for shouting at you.

• (to feel or be) sorry for someone

  Example: I really feel sorry for Pam.

FROM

Use the following adjectives followed by 'from'.

• different from somone / something

  Example: His photographs are very different from his paintings.

Test Your Understanding

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