Certain adjectives followed by a preposition and the gerund can also be used to talk about

what does and doesn’t interest you. Study the following table and complete each space with a
preposition from the box.

I’m (really) keen _______ sport/cinema…

I’m not (really) interested _____ listening to …

I’ve never been fond _____ watching …

I’ve always been good/bad _____ playing …

I get (really) bored _____ doing …

I never get excited _____ going …

2- Choose the correct preposition.

What things are you interested in/about?

Who are you frightened with / of?

What do you sometimes feel worried about / in?

Who or what do you get annoyed of / by?

What do you sometimes feel embarrassed in / by?

What do you get excited with / about?

3.- Choose the adjective which does not fit in the sentence

· She’s very committed / involved / dedicated / devoted to teaching young people about safety

· She was very concerned / worried / timid / anxious about taking part in the race

· He felt sure / convinced / determined / confident of his ability to win

· He’s thrilled / excited / enthusiastic / keen about joining the skydiving team

4.- Complete the sentences with the prepositions in the box. You can use them more than
once

About From In On To With

He complained.................... the inaccurate map of the area.

She always insists..................... the best diving equipment.

My father admitted.....................feeling nervous.

He was involved..........................a skiing accident.

He was prevented.......................competing because of an injury.

She has to deal.....................many dangerous situations.

You have to rely................... your partner when you're climbing.

He's determined.....................enter the race.

My boss congratulated me...................... my achievement.

He's very keen.................. skydiving.