Adjectives + Preposition

Some adjectives are followed by prepositions:

1.afraid of
2.angry with
3.bad at
4.interested in
5.married to
6.frightened of
7.crowded with
8.good at
9.successful in
10.polite to
11.short of
12.pleased with
13.brilliant at
14.similar to
15.tired of
16.disappointed with

Example:
The village is crowded with tourists today
Betty is afraid of bats

Do it the excercise below!
1. Tom is disappointed ... his new car.
2. I have been married ... Sonia for over ten years
3. Mark says he is interested .... UFOs (Unidentified Flying Object)
4. Look at Peter! He is very good .... repairing things.
5.Suzan is angry .... herself for breaking the vase .

Nom + Préposition

I am not making fun of you,I just admire what you are doing.
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an excuse for (not coming)
have interest in (learning English)
have pity on
have a reputation for
(being strict)
have confidence in (a friend)
play a joke on
have a talent for (acting)
make progress in (math)
an attack on
a lack of (information)
pay attention to
make fun of (sb)
a reply to (a letter)
take care of (children)
an objection to (a boyfriend coming at home)

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6.Is Mark trying to fight his addiction .... alcohol?

7. Is he really an alien? Sonia wondered if the others were playing a joke.... her.
8. -What's your excuse ... being late this time?
- I missed the bus.
9. If you don't pay close attention ..... the traffic lights you will never pass your driving test.
10.Does this lack .... progress mean that Bob doesn't work enough?
(reference: tolearnenglish.com)