📌 The Golden Rule: There are no fixed grammatical rules to predict which preposition follows which adjective. The best strategy is to learn them together as a single unit.
Study Tip: Always write new vocabulary in your notebook inside a complete sentence or phrase.
Grammar Structure: Remember that a preposition is always followed by a Noun or a Gerund (an -ing form).
We use at after adjectives like good, bad, amazing, brilliant, terrible, etc. to talk about how well someone does something.
He's really good at English.
She's amazing at the piano.
They're terrible at organising anything.
I'm not very good at drawing.
| Preposition | Usage | Examples |
| ABOUT | To explain what is causing a specific feeling (angry, excited, happy, nervous, sad, stressed, worried, etc.). | I'm angry about the decision.He's nervous about the presentation.She's excited about the new job.They were worried about the exam. |
| OF | Often used with feelings of fear or pride (afraid, frightened, scared, proud, etc.). | She was afraid of telling her mum.I'm frightened of having an accident.He's scared of flying.You should be proud of your progress. |
To show the connection between people or things:
He's married to the director.
I'm addicted to my phone.
I'm allergic to nuts.
It's similar to the old one.
To talk about someone's behaviour towards someone else:
They were really friendly to me.
Was he nice to you?
He is always polite to everyone.
She was very rude to the waitress.
Exercise is good for you.
Stress is bad for you.
The town is famous for its cheese.
I'm responsible for the financial side of the business.
She's interested in the project.
They want someone who's experienced in design.
I didn't want to get involved in the argument.