Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. Prepositions are words that link a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to some other part of the sentence. Prepositions can be tricky for English learners. There is no definite rule or formula for choosing a preposition. "To", "of", "about", "with", "for", and "from" are most commonly used between adjectives and gerunds.
Directions: Write in the correct answers.
1) I am bored with studying.
Adjective combination: ____________________
Gerund: ____________________
2) She is dedicated to exercising.
Adjective combination: ____________________
Gerund: ____________________
3) He is guilty of trespassing.
Adjective combination: ____________________
Gerund: ____________________
4) They are known for singing.
Adjective combination: ____________________
Gerund: ____________________
5) We were worried about losing the fight.
Adjective combination: ____________________
Gerund: ____________________
6) I was hungry from starving all night.
Adjective combination: ____________________
Gerund: ____________________
Directions: Choose the correct answer.
1) He is capable __________ winning the game.
a. to
b. of
c. from
2) Linda is anxious __________ starting a new career.
a. from
b. to
c. about
3) The singer is famous __________ being rude.
a. from
b. to
c. for
4) They are happy __________ knowing the outcome.
a. with
b. to
c. from
5) My brother is addicted __________ gambling.
a. for
b. to
c. about
Quiz 1 Answers
1) bored with, studying
2) dedicated to, exercising
3) guilty of, trespassing
4) known for, singing
5) worried about, losing
6) hungry from, starving
Quiz 2 Answers
1) b. of
2) c. about
3) c. for
4) a. with
5) b. to
