Adv T2: Prepositions used with certain adjectives & expressions

Helen has always been very good ... solving problems.

• with

• for

• at

• in

Answer explanation

Correct ans.

be good at something = describes a skill or ability someone has

Distractors:

be good with = be adept at dealing with or using something, e.g, good with computers, children

be good for = be beneficial for something, e.g, good for your health

Historically, the region has always been associated ... rice-growing.

• with

• for

• at

• on

1. The coaches took great pride ... the progress that the team made last year.

• at

• for

• in

• on

Answer explanation

Exp: you take pride in something

Portugal is renowned ... the quality and beauty of its tiles.

• as

• from

• with

• for

I have to keep an eye ... my sister's flat while she's away.

• on

• out

• for

• to

Answer explanation

Exp: keep an eye on someone/thing means to watch or invigilate.

Local businesses were strongly opposed ... the introduction of a new property tax.

• about

• with

• to

• on

Answer explanation

be opposed to something

Note: sometimes when 'to' is used as a preposition it can be confusing. As it is a preposition only a noun or gerund is used after it, not the verb infinitive:

opposed to doing ✓

opposed to do ✗

My father will soon be eligible ... a pension.

• for

• with

• of

• to

The band have received some negative reviews, so they're rather wary ... journalists now. (There are two possible answers here.)

• of

• with

• about

• against

Answer explanation

Remember in Part 2 only one answer can be given; never write two answers! Even if both are correct only one-worded answers are accepted.

We're very grateful ... all the support we've been given.

• for

• of

• with

• about

1. It was very hard to make sense ... what the caller to the radio programme was saying.