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Adjectives + Prepositions Combinations Quiz - about / at / by / for / from

By Kenneth Beare, About.com

Test you knowledge of adjectives + prepositions about / at / by / for / from. Each question has only one correct answer. Visit http://esl.about.com for more practice quizzes, as well as study sheets and information on grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading and writing.

They are excited _____ their trip to Rome next June.

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I feel sorry _____ Jack. He is so lonely these days. Are you good at golf?

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That house is different _____ the one I was looking for.

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Cezanne is famous _____ his landscapes.

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I must admit I was shocked _____ her behavior at the party.

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She's rather worried _____ her son's studies.

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I'm just hopeless _____ playing the guitar.

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She's furious _____ her son's grades in school.

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They were surprised _____ their good fortune.

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I'm upset _____ my health.

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She was annoyed with Tom _____ ignoring their agreement.

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