Adjectives + prepositions

Some adjectives go with certain prepositions. There is no real pattern – you need to learn them as you meet them.

 Here are some examples:

Adjective + ‘at’

• I’m quite good at English but  I’m terrible at Chemistry.

Adjective + ‘for’

• Sport is excellent for your health but smoking is bad for you.

Adjective + ‘with’

• We’re very pleased with your grades.

Try the following exercises:

Complete with the right prepositions