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Adjectives With Prepositions – Quiz 1
Adjectives With Prepositions Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates students' understanding of adjectives with prepositions, including their usage in expressing feelings, emotions, and states. It covers skills such as recognizing appropriate adjective-preposition pairs, using prepositions to indicate direction or emotion, and identifying idiomatic expressions. The test also assesses proficiency in choosing the correct verb phrase for sentence contexts.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
Jack lied to me and now I'm angry ..... him. I can't trust him anymore!
A) On.
B) With.
C) Of.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) With.
The phrase "I can't trust him anymore!" expresses a feeling towards Jack, indicating an emotional state or attitude. In English, the preposition "with" is used to express feelings or attitudes toward someone. For example, one might say, "She was angry with her friend." Thus, "I can't trust him anymore! With him" correctly conveys that the anger stems from a lack of trust in Jack.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
On is typically used to indicate physical contact or an action performed on something. It does not fit the context here.
Option B:
With is correct as it expresses a feeling towards someone, fitting the context of anger and lack of trust.
Option C:
Of is used to show possession or origin but does not fit in this sentence structure.
Option D:
None of the above is incorrect since Option B is correct.
2.
I'm sometimes worried ..... my future.
A) In.
B) With.
C) About.
D) For.
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Explanations:
The phrase "I'm sometimes worried" indicates a feeling about the future, which is an abstract idea. In English, when expressing concerns or worries about something, we typically use the preposition "about." Therefore, "About" (Option C) is the correct choice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"In" is generally used to indicate a location or time period. It does not fit well with expressing worry about something.
Option B:
"With" can be used in some contexts, but it doesn't naturally fit the structure of this sentence as well as "about." For example, one might say "I'm worried with you," but not typically "I'm worried with my future."
Option C:
"About" is correct because we use "about" to express concerns or worries about something. The full phrase would be "I'm sometimes worried about my future." This fits naturally and grammatically.
Option D:
"For" can introduce a reason, but it doesn't fit the structure of this sentence as well as "about." For example, one might say "I'm worried for you," but not typically "I'm worried for my future."
3.
Be good ..... her job/ adding up/ English.
A) On.
B) At.
C) To.
D) In.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) At.
The phrase "Be good at" is a common expression used to indicate proficiency in a particular job, task, or subject. In this context, "at" is the appropriate preposition to use with "job" and "English."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
On - Incorrect; "on" does not pair well with "job" or "English" in this context.
Option B:
At - Correct; "be good at" is the proper phrase for proficiency.
Option C:
To - Incorrect; "to" does not fit grammatically here.
Option D:
In - While "in English" can be correct, "in job" is not a standard expression.
4.
I just can't get excited ..... tidying my room!
A) With.
B) For.
C) In.
D) About.
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Explanations:
The preposition "about" is correctly used in this context because it indicates the subject of one's feelings or lack thereof. The phrase "I just can't get excited about tidying my room!" means that the speaker feels no enthusiasm for the task of cleaning their room.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
With - Incorrect, as "with" does not fit grammatically or contextually.
Option B:
For - Incorrect, as "for" is typically used to indicate purpose rather than the subject of excitement.
Option C:
In - Incorrect, as "in" does not fit the context of expressing feelings about an activity.
Option D:
About - Correct, as it properly indicates the topic of one's lack of enthusiasm or excitement.
5.
It was very nice ..... you to give me a present.
A) To.
B) On.
C) With.
D) Of.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) Of.
In English, the phrase "it was nice of you to do something" is a common expression used to acknowledge someone's kindness. Here, "of" is used with an adjective ("nice") to express gratitude or appreciation for what someone has done.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"To" does not fit grammatically in this context.
Option B:
"On" is incorrect and does not make sense here.
Option C:
"With" would imply the use of a tool or means, which is not appropriate here.
Option D:
"Of" correctly connects the adjective "nice" to the subject "you," expressing gratitude for your action.
6.
Peter is angry ..... his friends because they didn't invite him to the party.
A) For.
B) With.
C) About.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The preposition "with" is used to express anger towards someone, indicating that Peter feels the anger directed at his friends for not inviting him to the party.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
For - Incorrect. "For" does not typically indicate anger toward someone.
Option B:
With - Correct. Indicates that Peter is angry towards his friends.
Option C:
About - Incorrect. "About" would suggest the reason for the anger, but not who he is angry at.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect. Option B is correct.
7.
Be kind ..... animals.
A) With.
B) Of.
C) To.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) To.
The phrase "Be kind to animals" uses the preposition "to," which is commonly used with the adjective "kind" when expressing kindness towards someone or something. This follows the grammatical structure of "be + adjective + preposition + object."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
With - Incorrect as "with" does not fit naturally in this context.
Option B:
Of - Incorrect as "of" is not typically used with the adjective "kind" in this manner.
Option C:
To - Correct, as it properly completes the phrase "Be kind to animals."
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect since Option C is correct.
8.
We are always excited ..... holidays.
A) On.
B) About.
C) By.
D) In.
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Explanations:
The preposition "about" is correctly used here to express excitement regarding holidays. Adjectives like "excited" are often followed by the preposition "about" when referring to feelings towards a particular topic, such as holidays in this case.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
On - Incorrect. "On" is not typically used with "excited about."
Option B:
About - Correct. This preposition fits well here to express excitement towards holidays.
Option C:
By - Incorrect. "By" does not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.
Option D:
In - Incorrect. "In" is used with time periods, but not typically with "excited about."
9.
We have learnt about phrasal verbs during English lesson. Let's ..... some more examples on the Internet.
A) Turn into.
B) Find out.
C) Makes up.
D) Looks for.
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Explanations:
"Find out" is the correct answer because it fits naturally in the sentence to mean discovering or learning more information about phrasal verbs. The phrase "Let's find out some more examples on the Internet" implies an action of seeking and obtaining additional knowledge.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Turn into - This option does not fit grammatically in this context as it would require a different sentence structure.
Option B:
Find out - Correct. It means to discover or learn more information, fitting the context of finding examples on the Internet.
Option C:
Makes up - This phrase typically means inventing something and does not fit the context of learning about phrasal verbs online.
Option D:
Looks for - While this could work, "find out" is more appropriate as it implies discovering new information rather than just searching for it.
10.
He had a strong thirst ..... knowledge.
A) For.
B) To.
C) About.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) For.
The phrase "He had a strong thirst for knowledge" uses the preposition "for," which correctly pairs with the adjective "thirsty." This construction indicates that his thirst was directed towards or related to knowledge.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "For" is used appropriately here.
Option B:
Incorrect. "To" does not fit the context of a thirst for something.
Option C:
Incorrect. "About" would imply he was interested in knowledge, but it doesn't convey the same intensity as "thirst."
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
11.
He is concerned ..... his health.
A) With.
B) Of.
C) About.
D) In.
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Explanations:
"Concerned about" is a common phrase used to express worry or anxiety over something, in this case, his health. Therefore, the correct answer is C) About.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"With" typically introduces an object that is associated with the subject but does not fit naturally in this context.
Option B:
"Of" can be used to indicate possession or a relationship, which is not appropriate here.
Option C:
"About" correctly expresses worry or interest regarding his health.
Option D:
"In" does not fit grammatically in this context and would imply being inside something, which is irrelevant to the sentence structure.
12.
Are you scared ..... spiders and insects?
A) At.
B) Of.
C) With.
D) About.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Of.
In the sentence "Are you scared ... spiders and insects?", the preposition "of" is used to express fear of something, as in "scared of spiders." This construction is a common way to express fear or aversion towards objects or situations.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
At - Incorrect. "At" does not typically pair with "scared" to indicate fear of something.
Option B:
Of - Correct. "Scared of" is the proper construction for expressing fear towards an object or situation.
Option C:
With - Incorrect. "With" does not fit grammatically in this context to express fear.
Option D:
About - Incorrect. "About" can be used in some contexts, but it is less precise for expressing fear of something specific like spiders or insects.
13.
I AM INTERESTED ..... LEARNING A NEW LANGUAGE.
A) ABOUT.
B) WITH.
C) IN.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) IN.
The phrase "interested in" is a common prepositional phrase used to express interest in learning something new, such as a language. This structure indicates the focus or area of interest.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
About - Incorrect. "Interested about" is not commonly used to indicate specific interest.
Option B:
With - Incorrect. "Interested with" does not follow standard English prepositional usage for expressing interest in a topic or activity.
Option C:
In - Correct. "Interested in" is the proper way to express specific interest in learning something new, such as a language.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect. Option C is correct.
14.
Thank you for lending me the guide book. It was full ..... useful information.
A) At.
B) In.
C) Of.
D) With.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Of.
The phrase "full of" is a common prepositional phrase used to indicate that something contains or is filled with a particular quality, in this case, useful information. This construction is grammatically correct and commonly used in English.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
At - Incorrect; "at" does not fit the context of being full of something.
Option B:
In - While "in" can be used, it is less common and natural-sounding than "of" in this context.
Option C:
Of - Correct; "full of" is the appropriate prepositional phrase here.
Option D:
With - While "with" can be used, it sounds less natural and common compared to "of" in this context.
15.
The teacher was disappointed ..... the behavior of the class.
A) By.
B) In.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The preposition "in" is used to indicate the state of being disappointed with something, such as behavior. Therefore, "In" correctly fills the gap in the sentence: "The teacher was disappointed in the behavior of the class."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
By - Incorrect; "by" is used to indicate the agent or cause of an action.
Option B:
In - Correct; "in" indicates the state of being disappointed with something.
Option C:
All the above - Incorrect; only "In" fits the context correctly.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect; "In" is the correct choice.
16.
I am absolutely addicted ..... that new fl avoured ice cream
A) Of.
B) About.
C) To.
D) At.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) To.
The phrase "I am addicted to" is a common expression used when someone has a strong liking for something, indicating addiction in a positive sense. In this context, the preposition "to" correctly links the subject with the object of their addiction.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Of - Incorrect as "of" does not fit grammatically or idiomatically here.
Option B:
About - While "about" can be used in some contexts, it is less precise and natural than "to" in this case.
Option C:
To - Correct as "addicted to" is a standard phrase indicating a strong liking or addiction.
Option D:
At - Incorrect as "at" does not fit the context of expressing addiction to something.
17.
He is proud ..... himself beacuse he passed all exams last week.
A) Of.
B) About.
C) On.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) Of.
In English, the preposition "of" is commonly used with adjectives to express pride in one's achievements. For example, "He is proud of himself because he passed all exams last week." This construction indicates that his pride stems from his accomplishment.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Proud of" is a common phrase used to express feelings of satisfaction or joy in one's own actions or achievements.
Option B:
Incorrect. "About" does not fit naturally with the adjective "proud" in this context.
Option C:
Incorrect. "On" is not typically used with "proud" to express personal achievement.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
18.
He is eminently proud ..... his past achievements.
A) For.
B) At.
C) Of.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Of.
The adjective "pride" is often used with the preposition "of." Therefore, the sentence should read: "He is eminently proud of his past achievements."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
For - Incorrect. "For" does not typically pair with "pride."
Option B:
At - Incorrect. "At" does not commonly follow "pride."
Option C:
Of - Correct. "Of" is the appropriate preposition to use with "pride."
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect, as Option C is correct.
19.
My boss is terrible ..... communicating.
A) At.
B) In.
C) To.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The preposition "at" is correctly used in this context to indicate the manner or method of communication, which is poor according to the statement. The phrase "is terrible at communicating" means that the boss's way of communicating is inadequate.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "At" indicates the quality or manner of the action.
Option B:
Incorrect. "In" would suggest being involved in a process, not the quality of it.
Option C:
Incorrect. "To" is used to indicate direction or recipient, not the quality of an action.
Option D:
Incorrect. At least one option (A) is correct.
20.
To be interested ..... sth
A) At.
B) In.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The phrase "To be interested in sth" is a common expression where the preposition "in" correctly connects the adjective "interested" to its object, indicating the subject's interest towards something.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
At. Incorrect; "at" does not fit naturally with this phrase.
Option B:
In. Correct; "in" is used to show that someone has an interest in a particular subject or activity.
Option C:
All the above. Incorrect; only "in" fits properly here.
Option D:
None of the above. Incorrect; "in" is the correct preposition.
21.
Recent research shows that drinking mango juice is good ..... your immune system.
A) About.
B) Off.
C) With.
D) For.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) For.
The phrase "good for" is a common prepositional adjective used to indicate benefit or suitability, making it the appropriate choice in this context.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"About" is not typically used with adjectives to express benefits.
Option B:
"Off" does not fit grammatically or logically here.
Option C:
"With" implies accompaniment rather than benefit, so it's incorrect.
Option D:
"For" correctly indicates the benefit to the immune system.
22.
Don't ask me to decide. I'm not very good ..... making decisions.
A) In.
B) At.
C) Of.
D) On.
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Explanations:
The preposition "at" is correctly used here to indicate the proficiency in making decisions, which aligns with the phrase "be good at doing something." The sentence means that the speaker is not very proficient in making decisions.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
In - Incorrect. "In" does not fit grammatically or contextually.
Option B:
At - Correct. "At" fits well here, meaning proficiency in an activity.
Option C:
Of - Incorrect. "Of" is used to show possession or origin and doesn't fit the sentence structure.
Option D:
On - Incorrect. "On" is typically used for topics or subjects, not for indicating proficiency in an activity.
23.
Jim's boss didn't think he was ..... working his own.
A) Capable of.
B) Ready to.
C) Able to.
D) Looking forward to.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Jim's boss didn't think he was capable of working his own" implies that the boss believed Jim lacked the ability to work independently. The phrase "capable of" is a common adjectival construction with preposition, indicating potential or suitability for an action.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Capable of" is a valid adjectival construction with the preposition "of." It fits naturally in the sentence to express that Jim's boss did not believe he had the ability to work independently.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Ready to" does not fit grammatically or contextually as well, since it implies a state of preparedness rather than capability.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Able to" is correct but less formal and commonly used in spoken English; the question specifies an adjectival construction with preposition, making "capable of" more appropriate here.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Looking forward to" implies anticipation or eagerness for a future event, which does not fit the context of Jim's current work situation.
24.
Identify the preposition in this sentence:The cat ran into the house before I had a chance to stop her!
A) Ran.
B) Into.
C) The.
D) Cat.
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Explanations:
The preposition in the sentence is "into." The word "into" indicates movement towards and entering something, which is a typical function of a preposition.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Ran. This verb does not function as a preposition.
Option B:
Into. Correct. It shows the direction or movement towards the house.
Option C:
The. This is an article, not a preposition.
Option D:
Cat. This noun does not function as a preposition.
25.
I'm afraid ..... spiders.
A) Of.
B) In.
C) To.
D) About.
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Explanations:
The phrase "I'm afraid of spiders" is a common expression where the preposition "of" is used to indicate fear or dread towards something. This usage follows the pattern where certain emotions (like fear) are expressed with the preposition "of."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The preposition "of" is appropriate here.
Option B:
Incorrect. "In" does not fit in this context for expressing fear or dread.
Option C:
Incorrect. "To" is typically used with verbs like "contribute," "lead," etc., but not with emotions like fear.
Option D:
Incorrect. "About" is generally used to indicate a topic of discussion or interest, not fear.
26.
Students who haven't erased their books are afraid ..... showing them.
A) For.
B) With.
C) At.
D) Of.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) Of.
In this sentence, "of" is used to express a feeling of fear about showing the books. The phrase "afraid of" is a common adjectival construction indicating apprehension or dread.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
For - Incorrect preposition for expressing fear.
Option B:
With - Not typically used to express fear in this context.
Option C:
At - Usually not the correct preposition for expressing fear about something.
Option D:
Of - Correct, as "afraid of" is a standard phrase indicating apprehension or dread.
27.
My friends is scared ..... darkness.
A) About.
B) Of.
C) By.
D) In.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Of.
The phrase "scared of" is a common prepositional phrase used to express fear or dread towards something, in this case, darkness. This construction indicates that the subject (friends) experiences fear due to the object (darkness).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
About - Incorrect. "About" is not typically used with "scared" to express a specific fear.
Option B:
Of - Correct. "Of" is the proper preposition to use when expressing that someone is scared of something.
Option C:
By - Incorrect. "By" does not fit grammatically or semantically in this context with "scared."
Option D:
In - Incorrect. "In" would imply being inside darkness, which is not the intended meaning of fear.
28.
I was impressed .....
A) By.
B) On.
C) About.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The phrase "I was impressed" is followed by a preposition, which indicates that the correct answer should be an adverb of perception or feeling used with a preposition to complete the meaning. The word "by" in this context means "with regard to" or "because of," making it appropriate here as it completes the phrase to mean "I was impressed by something."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "By" is used with adjectives of perception like "impressed" to indicate what caused the feeling.
Option B:
Incorrect. "On" does not fit grammatically or semantically in this context.
Option C:
Incorrect. "About" typically means a topic or subject, not an object of perception like "by."
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
29.
Which is an example of an adjective?
A) Around.
B) Valuable.
C) To fix.
D) Awfully.
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Explanations:
Valuable is an example of an adjective that can be used with a preposition, such as "This ring is valuable for its design."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Around. - This word typically functions as a preposition or adverb and does not directly modify nouns in the same way as an adjective.
Option B:
Valuable. - Correct, as it can be used with a preposition to describe qualities of a noun, e.g., "This ring is valuable for its design."
Option C:
To fix. - This phrase functions as an infinitive verb and does not modify nouns.
Option D:
Awfully. - While this can be used with a preposition, it is more commonly used as an adverb to describe manner or degree rather than directly modifying a noun.
30.
He is very brave. He is not afraid ..... anything.
A) In.
B) With.
C) At.
D) Of.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) Of.
The phrase "He is not afraid of anything" is a common idiom that means the person has no fear at all. In this context, "of" is used to indicate what the subject is or is not afraid of.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"In" is incorrect because it does not fit grammatically in this sentence.
Option B:
"With" is incorrect as it would imply he has something with him, which doesn't make sense in the context of fear.
Option C:
"At" is incorrect because it does not properly fit the idiom used here to express bravery.
Option D:
"Of" is correct as it fits the common phrase "not afraid of anything."
Frequently Asked Questions
What are adjectives with prepositions?
Adjectives with prepositions describe nouns by using a combination of an adjective and a preposition, such as "disappointed in" or "impressed by," to provide more specific information about the noun.
How do adjectives with prepositions differ from regular adjectives?
Adjectives with prepositions modify nouns by indicating a relationship or state, often using phrasal verbs like "excitement regarding holidays" or "prepositions of direction," whereas regular adjectives simply describe qualities without involving a preposition.
Can you give an example of how to use 'disappointed in' as an adjective with a preposition?
Certainly! You might say, "I am disappointed in the quality of service," where "disappointed in" describes your feelings about the service's quality.
Are there common mistakes when using adjectives with prepositions?
Yes, one common mistake is not understanding which preposition to use with a particular adjective. For example, "impressed by" and "disappointed in" are correct, but "disappointed by" or "impressed in" would be incorrect.
How can I improve my understanding of adjectives with prepositions?
To enhance your understanding, practice using these phrases in sentences and familiarize yourself with common phrasal verbs involving prepositions. Reading widely and paying attention to how native speakers use language can also be helpful.