Adjective and Preposition Collocations 2

Write the correct adjective on the line in each sentence:

1. At an early age he people understood Mark was talented_____
playing football.

2. They were doubtful_____the result of the examination.

3. The report was based____twenty hours of work.

4. No matter how hard he tried he proved to be bad_____doing it.

5. No wonder he was amazed_____by the news.

6. He was married_____
her for 62 years.

7. He was puzzled____
their knowledge____the topic.

8. He was fed up_____
all the lies that the media wrote about.

9. They were inferior____
to the other team.

10. I am sick and tired_____all your questions about homework.

11. I am keen_____
getting to know you.
12. Are you aware of the new rules?

13. I know a person who is enthusiastic______space and space programs.

14. My father is very hopeful___/____
me changing my attitudes

15. I must say I am impressed____
you and what you have achieved.

16. She is always kind____
animals. Actually she is excellent
handling them.

17. What are you upset___?

18. I never got it it why he was so popular_____the girls!

19. Are you sure___/____ this?

20. It is typical___
him to behave stupidly in front of his friends.

21. My aunt is generous___
everyone in the family

22. My teacher was notorious_____
his long and boring lectures on grammar.

23. Was he punished_____
the crime he committed?

24. It has been rather difficult to find a qualified person____the job

25. It was crowded ___
people all over the place.​