Adjectives and Prepositions

Exercises

1. Select the correct option

1. Egypt is famous _______ its ancient pyramids.

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2. Lee's really excited _______ getting into Oxford University.

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3. My sister likes spiders, but I'm afraid _______ them.

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4. Zac is kind _______ animals. He'd never kill one.

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5. Why were her parents so angry _______ her?

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6. If you study something you're interested _______ , you'll do well.

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7. You can't be an engineer if you're no good _______ maths, can you?

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8. We're shocked _______ the judge's decision. Everyone knows it's wrong!

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9. Paper's made _______ wood, isn't it?

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10. There's nothing to be nervous _______ . It'll be fun!

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2. Complete the sentences with the correct preposition

1) England is famous its rainy weather.

2) I'm very proud my daughter, she worked very hard.

3) He isn't really interested getting married.

4) Luke is very pleased his exam results.

5) Unfortunately, I'm very bad music.

6) I've been married my husband for 10 years.

7) She's very excited the party.

8) Julie is very different her sister.

9) My niece is afraid dogs.

10) A ball gown is similar an evening dress.

11) What is your town famous ?

12) It's great you got that job - you should be proud yourself.

13) I'm very excited buying a new computer.

14) That bike is similar yours.

15) She is interested jazz.

16) Are you pleased your new house?

17) Lucy is extremely good languages.

18) Who is James married ?

19) English cheese is very different French cheese.

20) He isn't afraid anything.