Prepositions after adjectives (Intermediate / Upper-Intermediate) Test 1

The runner is anxious ______ his success in the competition.

Your criticisms are not applicable ______ the subject.

He looked ashamed ______ his foolishness.

He was accused ______ theft by the police.

They felt quite certain ______ their failure.

His opinions are directly contrary ______ yours.

She was absorbed ______ an exciting story.

I was quite astonished ______ his quick reaction.

Is this proposal acceptable ______ you?

The house was built according ______ the owner’s plan.

We are not well acquainted ______ our neighbours yet.

She is very fond ______ Turkish films.

Bursa is famous ______ silk and peaches.

I am not good ______ languages.

I’m glad ______ the opportunity to repay you for your help.

Never become addicted ______ drugs.

The question was not relevant ______ the subject of the lecture.

I was disgusted ______ the sight of the butcher’s shop.

A child born ______ poverty will always be disadvantaged.

She was born ______ a beautiful mother.