Adjective+ preposition 2

Adjective + of (1)

• 'Are you afraid of spiders?' 'Yes, I'm terrified of them.'

• Why are you always so jealous of other people?

• He didn't trust me. He was suspicious of my motives.

Adjective + of (2)

• 'Did you know he was married?' 'No, I wasn't aware of that.'

• I'm sure you are capable of passing the examination.

• Amy is a very active person. She's always full of energy.
• I'm short of money. Can you lend me some?

• He's late again. It's typical of him to keep everybody waiting.

• I think she's arriving this evening, but I'm not sure of that. or ... not sure about that.

Adjective + at / to / from / in / on / with / for

• I'm not very good at repairing things. (not good in repairing things)

• Louise is married to an American. (not married with)
  but Louise is married with three children. (= she is married and has three children)

• Your writing is similar to mine.

• The film was different from what I'd expected. or ... different to what I'd expected.

• Are you interested in art?

• We stayed at home because Chris wasn't very keen on going out.

• I don't want to be dependent on anybody.

• The streets were crowded with tourists. (but ... full of tourists)

• The Italian city of Florence is famous for its art treasures.

• Who was responsible for all that noise last night?