Some adjectives are followed by of. Examples are: kind, nice, good, polite, stupid, silly and generous

Note the structure: Adjective + of + somebody (to do something)

• It is kind of you to feed that poor dog.
• It was generous of him to share his meal with that poor beggar.
• It was stupid of me to leave home without locking the door.

Some adjectives are followed by about /with. Examples are: angry, annoyed, furious, upset

You can be angry about something or you can be angry with somebody for doing something.

• A lot of young people are angry about the system.
• Why are you angry with me?
• He was annoyed with me for being late.
• Sam is upset about not getting the job.

The adjectives excited, worried, nervous, happy etc., is followed by about.

• He is excited about the picnic.
• Are you nervous about the interview?

You can be pleased, satisfied, happy, delighted or disappointed with something.

• Are you pleased with your exam results?
• I am disappointed with my performance.
• He is satisfied with the progress he is making.

Common adjective + preposition combinations

Surprised at / by

Shocked at / by

Amazed at / by

Astonished at / by

Upset at / by

Impressed with / by

Fed up with

Bored with

Tired of

Sick of

Sorry about a situation or something that happened

Sorry for / about something you did

Prepositions worksheet for class 10

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.

1. He is tired …………………… waiting. (with / of / by)

2. I am impressed ……………………. their performance. (with/ of / about)

3. She was delighted …………………….. the birthday gift I bought for her. (of / by / with)

4. Everybody was shocked ……………………… the news. (at / with / about)

5. I am impressed ……………………… her confidence. (with / by / of)

6. I am bored ………………….. my job. (of / by / with)

7. He is disappointed …………………….  His job. (of / with / by)

8. I am sorry …………………… being rude to you. (of / for / with)

9. I feel sorry …………………….. James. He certainly deserves better. (for / about / with)

Answers

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