She is afraid of dogs.
- Language
- English
- Level
- B2
- Unit
- Prepositions and Collocations
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Prepositions after adjectives are words like 'of', 'to', 'about', or 'with' that come after adjectives to connect them to other information in a sentence. For example: 'afraid of spiders'.
When to use it
Use prepositions after adjectives to give more details or to show what the adjective is referring to. This is common with feelings, opinions, abilities, and relationships.
Key forms
- adjective + preposition + noun/pronoun
- Examples: interested in music, good at sports, proud of my team
Examples
He is interested in science.
I'm proud of you.
They are good at swimming.
Tips
- Some adjectives always use a specific preposition. For example, 'good at', not 'good in'.
- Learn common adjective + preposition combinations as fixed phrases.
- Do not translate prepositions directly from your language, as they may be different in English.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some adjectives can take more than one preposition, but the meaning may change. For example, 'angry with someone' vs. 'angry about something'.