Adjectives and Prepositions
Many adjectives are always followed by a particular preposition — "good at," "interested in," "afraid of." There's usually no rule; the preposition simply belongs to the word. Learn them as pairs, with an example for each.
Tip
There's rarely a reason — "good at" and "interested in" are just fixed. Memorise each adjective with its preposition and one example sentence.
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good at
“She's really good at maths.”
bad at
“I'm bad at remembering names.”
interested in
“He's interested in photography.”
afraid of
“Many people are afraid of spiders.”
proud of
“They're proud of their work.”
aware of
“Are you aware of the risks?”
worried about
“I'm worried about the exam.”
keen on
“She's keen on hiking.”
similar to
“This design is similar to the last one.”
different from
“Mine is different from yours.”
responsible for
“He's responsible for the budget.”
capable of
“She's capable of excellent work.”
famous for
“The town is famous for its cheese.”
married to
“She's married to a teacher.”
Frequently asked
Why is it "good at" and not "good in"?
It's simply the preposition English pairs with "good" for a skill. "Good at" is fixed, the way "interested in" and "afraid of" are — there's no rule to work it out, so learn the pair.
Is it "different from" or "different to"?
Both are used — "different from" is standard everywhere, "different to" is common in British English, and "different than" appears in American English. "Different from" is the safest choice.