OF
Use the following adjectives followed by 'of'. Each group of adjectives have the same or related meanings. Use the verb 'to be' with these expressions.
- nice / kind / good / generous of someone (to do something)
Example: It was very nice of him to buy me a present.
- mean of someone (to do something)
Example: It was very mean of Susan to say that to Tom.
- stupid / silly of someone (to do something)
Example: I'm afraid it was stupid of me to come.
- intelligent / clever / sensible of someone (to do something)
Example: That was quite sensible of Tom.
- polite of someone (to do something)
Example: It was very polite of Peter to invite my sister to the party.
- impolite / rude of someone (to do something)
Example: I can't believe how rude it was of Jack to shout at his daughter in front of all those people.
- unreasonable of someone (to do something)
Example: Don't be so hard on yourself! It's unreasonable of you to expect to understand everything immediately.
- proud of something or someone
Example: I'm very proud of my daughter's wonderful progress in school.
- ashamed of someone or something
Example: She's ashamed of her bad grades.
- jealous / envious of someone or something
Example: She's really envious of her sister's wealth.
- aware / conscious of something
Example: Teens are often overly conscious of skin blemishes.
- capable / incapable of something
Example: Peter is quite capable of conducting the meeting on his own.
- fond of someone or something
Example: She is so fond of her niece.
- short of something
Example: I'm afraid I'm short of cash tonight.
- tired of something
Example: I'm tired of your complaining!
ON
Use the following adjective followed by 'on'. Use the verb 'to be' with these expressions.
- to be keen on something
Example: She is very keen on horses.
TO
Use the following adjectives followed by 'to'. Each group of adjectives have the same or related meanings. Use the verb 'to be' with these expressions.
- married / engaged to someone
Example: Jack is engaged to Jill.
- nice / kind / good / generous to someone
Example: She was very generous to me when I was staying with her.
- mean / impolite / rude / unpleasant / unfriendly / cruel to someone
Example: How can you be so unfriendly to your neighbors?
- similar to something
Example: His painting is similar to Van Gough.
WITH
Use the following adjectives followed by 'with'. Each group of adjectives have the same or related meanings. Use the verb 'to be' with these expressions.
- angry / annoyed / furious with someone for something
Example: I'm furious with my brother for having lied to me!
- delighted / pleased / satisfied with something
Example: He is quite satisfied with his results.
- disappointed with something
Example: She's really disappointed with her new car.
- bored / fed up with something
Example: Let's go. I'm fed up with this party.
- crowded with (people, tourists, etc.)
Example: Disneyland is crowded with tourists in July.
Test Your Understanding
Now that you have studied these adjective preposition formulas, try the follow-up quiz to test your understanding.
Adjective Preposition Quiz - # 2
Study other prepositions:
- Prepositions of Place - in / at / on
- Prepositions of Movement - in / to / at / nothing
- Prepositions - for / while / during
- Prepositions of time and date - in / on / at
- Nouns Prepositions
- Prepositions Nouns
- Adjective Prepositions Combinations - 1
- Adjective Prepositions Combinations - 2
- Prepositions of Position and Direction
