“J”:
Jealous of
Example: She was secretly jealous of her friend’s success in the competition.
“K”:
Kind to
Example: He is always kind to strangers and willing to help anyone in need.
Keen to
Example: I’m very keen to learn new skills that will help me in my career.
“L”:
Late for/to
Example: She was late for the meeting because of heavy traffic.
Example: He arrived late to the party and missed the opening speech.
Limited to
Example: The offer is limited to the first 100 customers who make a purchase.
Lucky at/with
Example: He is very lucky at solving puzzles.
Example: She is lucky with people and easily makes friends.
“M”:
Mad at/about
Example: She was really mad at her brother for breaking her phone.
Example: Many fans were mad about the cancellation of the concert.
Married to
Example: She has been happily married to her husband for over ten years.
“N”:
Nervous of/about
Example: I always feel nervous of speaking in front of a large audience.
Example: She was nervous about her IELTS speaking test.
Notorious for
Example: The city is notorious for its heavy traffic and pollution.
“O”:
Opposed to
Example: Many people are strongly opposed to the idea of raising taxes.
Optimistic about
Example: I’m feeling optimistic about the outcome of my IELTS exam.
“P”:
Patient with
Example: Teachers need to be patient with students who take longer to understand new concepts.
Pessimist about
Example: He tends to be pessimist about the future of the economy.
Please with
Example: I’m very please with the results of my recent project.
Polite to
Example: She is always polite to strangers and treats everyone with respect.
Popular with
Example: This restaurant is extremely popular with tourists during the summer season.
Presented with
Example: The winner was presented with a trophy and a certificate of achievement.
Proud of
Example: I’m really proud of my sister for graduating with top honors.
Punished for
Example: He was punished for arriving late to work without a valid reason.
“Q”:
Qualified for
Example: She is fully qualified for the position due to her extensive experience and education.
“R”:
Ready for
Example: I’m completely ready for my IELTS speaking test after weeks of preparation.
Related to
Example: Many of the problems discussed in the seminar were related to climate change and environmental issues.
Responsible for
Example: She is responsible for managing the team and ensuring all deadlines are met.
Rid of
Example: The new policy aims to get the city rid of unnecessary plastic waste.
“S”:
Sad about
Example: She was very sad about leaving her hometown after many years.
Safe from
Example: During the storm, the residents felt safe from any serious damage in their reinforced homes.
Satisfied with
Example: I’m completely satisfied with the results of my IELTS practice test.
Scared of
Example: Many children are scared of thunder and lightning.
Sensitive to/about
Example: She is very sensitive to criticism.
Example: He is sensitive about his appearance.
Serious about
Example: He is serious about improving his English skills before applying for university abroad.
Sick of
Example: I’m sick of waiting in long queues at the airport.
Similar to
Example: This smartphone is very similar to the previous model but has some new features.
Shocked by
Example: I was completely shocked by the sudden announcement of the company’s closure.
Skilful at
Example: She is extremely skilful at painting and has won several awards for her artwork.
Slow at
Example: He is a bit slow at solving mathematical problems compared to his classmates.
Sorry for/about
Example: I’m really sorry for being late.
Example: She felt sorry about forgetting to call her friend.
Successful in/at
Example: She has been very successful in her career.
Example: He is successful at managing large projects efficiently.
Suitable for
Example: This course is suitable for beginners who want to learn basic computer skills.
Sure of/about
Example: I’m not entirely sure of the correct answer.
Example: Many students are sure about their essay topics.
Superior to
Example: This new software is clearly superior to the older version in terms of speed and reliability.
Surprised at/by
Example: I was surprised at the sudden change in plans.
Example: The audience was surprised by the magician’s final trick.
Suspicious of
Example: The police were suspicious of his activities and decided to investigate further.
Sympathetic with
Example: I am very sympathetic with those who have lost their homes in the flood.
“T”:
Talented at
Example: She is exceptionally talented at playing the piano and has won many competitions.
Terrible at
Example: I’m terrible at remembering names, especially when meeting new people.
Terrified at
Example: He was terrified at the thought of speaking in front of a large audience.
Tired of
Example: I’m really tired of eating fast food every day.
Thankful to/for
Example: I’m very thankful to my teachers for their guidance.
Example: She is thankful for the support of her friends during difficult times.
Typical of
Example: It was typical of him to arrive late, as he rarely keeps
“U”:
Unaware of
Example: Many people are unaware of the impact of climate change on local communities.
Upset about
Example: She was very upset about failing her driving test despite practising for months.
Used to
Example: I’m used to waking up early because of my daily routine.
“W”:
Wrong about/with
Example: I was completely wrong about the time of the meeting.
Example: He realised he was wrong with his calculations.
Worried about
Example: Many students are worried about their IELTS exam results.
Now we will give the Adjective + Preposition in groups so that you can remember them easily. Please note their use in sentences.
To:
Polite to, Kind to, Cruel to, Rude to, Faithful to, Unfaithful to, Grateful to.
Inferior to, Superior to, Indifferent to.
Addicted to, Accustomed to, Allergic to.
Related to, Opposed to, Similar to, Identical to.
Married to, Engaged to, Attached to.
Exposed to, Immune to, Limited to.
Beneficial to.
Used to.
Dedicated to, devoted to.
Of:
Accused of.
Afraid of, Frightened of, Scared of, Terrified of.
Ashamed of, Tired of, Sick of.
Aware of, Conscious of, Capable of, Proud of.
Envious of, Jealous of, Suspicious of.
Fond of.
Full of.
Typical of.
For:
Appreciated for.
Eager for.
Eligible for, Qualified for, Suitable for.
Famous for, known for, remembered for.
Punished for.
Ready for.
Responsible for.
At:
Bad at, Good at, Excellent at, Brilliant at, skilful at, talented at, slow at, fast at.
On:
Based on.
Keen on.
From:
Derived from.
Different from, indifferent from.
Safe from.
With:
Content with, satisfied with, pleased with, impressed with,
Generous with.
Patient with, sympathetic with.
Crowded with, confronted with.
Furnished with.
Bored with, disappointed with, Fade up with.
Busy with.
Familiar with, popular with.
Friendly with, unfriendly with.
About:
Certain about.
Happy about, sad about, crazy about, upset about, worried about, serious about, excited about, curious about, doubtful about, furious about.
Optimistic about, pessimistic about, concerned about.
In:
Experienced in.
Interested in.
Involved in.
By:
Fascinated by, shocked by.
Discouraged by.
About/with:
Angry about/with
About/with/at:
Annoyed about/with/at
At/by:
Amazed at/by, Astonished at/by.
About/to:
Anxious about/to
With/about/of:
Careful with/about/of
At/about:
Clever at/ about
Delighted at/about
Mad at/about
With/in:
Comfortable with/in
With/to:
Connected with/ to
Of/from:
Free of/from
Of/about:
Guilty of/about
Nervous of/about
Helpful of/about
For/to:
Late for/to
At/with:
Lucky at/with
By/about:
Puzzled by/about
To/about:
Sensitive to/about
For/about:
Sorry for/about
At/in:
Successful at/in
Of/about:
Sure of/about
At/by:
Surprised at/by
About/with:
Wrong about/with
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