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ADJECTIVE/NOUN + PREPOSITION (C1)

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  • My wife's name is Fran, which is short ___ Francesca.
    for
  • The police have reported a sharp increase ___ crimes involving identity theft.
    in
  • I have absolutely no intention ___ resigning.
    of
  • There is an urgent need ___ qualified teachers to work in developing nations.
    for
  • I have quite a lot of difficulty ___ remembering names and faces.
    in
  • As a marketing manager I am responsible ___ all our publicity campaigns.
    for
  • I'm sure there is going to be a lot of protest ___ the new law.
    against
  • I'm sick ___ listening to her complain about how many hours she has to work.
    of
  • I think the government's attitude ___ single-parent families is changing.
    to/towards
  • We weren't aware ___ the problem with our ticket until we got to the airport.
    of
  • The film, which is set in Sweden, is based ___ a best-selling novel.
    on
  • I'm fed up ___ waiting for the electrician to come. I'm going out.
    with
  • The lack ___ water is becoming a very serious problem in some countries.
    of
  • My family are hooked ___ that new series - we never miss it.
    on
  • We're very dissatisfied ___ the service we received at your establishment.
    with
  • Are you familiar ___ the computer software we use?
    with
  • There's no point ___ getting angry about it. It's too late now.
    in
  • She may be old, but she's quite capable ___ looking after herself.
    of
  • My younger brother is absolutely mad ___ motor racing.
    about
  • My boss has asked me to write a report ___ the new computer system.
    on/about
  • The rescue services say that there is no hope ___ finding any more survivors.
    of
  • My wife is not very keen ___ me buying a sports car.
    on
  • Jack is very upset ___ the way the company treated him when he was ill.
    about
  • My cousin is a great linguist - she's fluent ___ four languages.
    in
  • The reason ___ the delay was the late arrival of the incoming flight.
    for
  • The new managing director has a reputation ___ being very ruthless.
    for
  • Her dress was identical ___ mine. It was so embarrassing!
    to
  • My grandmother is especially fond ___ her eldest grandchild.
    of
  • There doesn't seem to be an easy solution ___ the problem.
    to