Using Adjectives With Specific Prepositions
We use specific prepositions after certain adjectives. There is no definite rule to ascertain which preposition should we use with which adjective, that’s why ESL learners make common mistake when using adjective with preposition. The only solution is to learn them and use them on daily basis. Here is a list of commonly used adjectives with preposition that are normally used.
| Adjective | Preposition | Example |
| happy | about | I am so happy about my promotion. |
| exited | about | She is excited about her trip to the U.S.A. |
| nervous | about | He is nervous about the final test. |
| angry | about | The teacher is angry about my comment. |
| surprised | about | I was really surprised about what you told me this morning |
| irritated | about | The president was irritated about the security contract with the U.S.A. |
| annoyed | about | I am really annoyed about her misbehavior. |
| sure | about | We are sure about the experience of our teachers at Learn ESL. |
| worried | about | Many people are worried about the security condition of Quetta. |
| sad | about | I am sad about the innocent children killed in the explosions. |
| sorry | about/for | I am so sorry about/for being late. |
| similar | to | Kashmir is similar to New Murree. |
| compared | to | The education standard is much better in Washington compared to the rest of the states of U.S.A. |
| tired | of | I am not tired of teaching English as second language. |
| fan | of | I am a big fan of spiritual music. |
| afraid | of | He is not afraid of anyone. |
| bored | of | Some weak students are bored of grammar class. |
| accused | of | They are accused of robbing the bank. |
| suspicious | of | The director is suspicious of some new employees. |
| aware | of | Everyone must be aware of the political situation of their country. |
| interested | in | Most students are interested in learning English at Learn ESL. |
| mad | at | Don`t be mad at me. I have done nothing wrong. |
| good | at | He is good at solving the math problems. |
| upset | with | I am a little upset with some students today. |
| blamed | for | She is blamed for stealing my heart. |
| enough | for | The food is not enough for the whole party. |
| young | for | She is too young for him to get married to. |
| punished | for | Some people are punished for their deeds in this world. |
| old | for | He couldn`t join the army because he was too old for that. |
| done | for | In most grammar exercises of A Lingua System, the first questions are already done for you. |
| famous | for | Learn ESL is famous for teaching English. |
| known | for | She is known for her nice attitude. |