Adjectives with Prepositions Quiz

She is very interested ___ learning new languages.

• in

• to

• about

• with

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: a) in

Explanation: "Interested" is commonly followed by "in" when expressing curiosity or desire to engage in something.

He is capable ___ completing the project on time.

• with

• of

• for

• at

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: b) of

Explanation: "Capable" is followed by "of" when referring to someone's ability to do something.

She's keen ___ reading science fiction books.

• for

• on

• in

• about

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: b) on

Explanation: "Keen" is followed by "on" when expressing enthusiasm or interest in something.

The company is responsible ___ handling customer complaints.

• in

• of

• for

• to

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: c) for

Explanation: "Responsible" is followed by "for" when talking about someone's duty or obligation to something.

He was upset because he was wrong ___ the date of the meeting.

• to

• about

• in

• for

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: b) about

Explanation: "Wrong" is followed by "about" when referring to being incorrect regarding a subject.

She is grateful ___ her parents ___ their constant support.

• to / for

• for / to

• to / to

• for / with

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: a) to / for


Explanation: We use "grateful to" for a person and "grateful for" when referring to the reason.

The new program is incompatible ___ the operating system.

• with

• for

• in

• about

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: a) with


Explanation: "Incompatible" is followed by "with" to describe two things that cannot work together.

She was really anxious ___ the upcoming interview.

• for

• of

• about

• in

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: c) about


Explanation: "Anxious" is followed by "about" when referring to worry or nervousness about something.

He has been immune ___ the virus since the vaccination.

• in

• to

• at

• for

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: b) to


Explanation: "Immune" is followed by "to" when describing protection against something.

We must carry on irrespective ___ the challenges ahead.

• to

• of

• with

• on

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: b) of


Explanation: "Irrespective" is always followed by "of" to indicate something is done without regard to certain factors.