Dependent prepositions
Fill in: of, with, on, about, at, to. Check in
Appendix 2.
1 Mrs Jacobs is very popular........... her students.
2 Helen is very nervous ............... starting at her
new school.
3 You shouldn’t be jealous............ other people’s
success.
4 Rania is very fond........... her young niece.
5 I’m quite keen............ Maths.
6 She’s good........... drawing.
7 Nadia is quite proud ................... her brother’s
sporting achievements.
8 They are very close........... their parents.
9 I’m not very patient............. stubborn people.
Use the phrases in bold to talk about the
people you know.
The coach of my football team is very popular
with all the players.