Adjective/verb + preposition

Vocabulary Practice

Task 1 – Fill in the gaps (choose the correct preposition)

1. She is very good ___ languages.
2. We were surprised ___ the results of the test.
3. He is interested ___ learning Spanish.
4. I’m really excited ___ the trip next week.
5. They were disappointed ___ the service at the restaurant.
6. We arrived ___ Paris late in the evening.
7. She arrived ___ the airport two hours early.
8. I asked him ___ help, but he refused.
9. Are you waiting ___ someone?
10. He spent all his savings ___ a new laptop.

Task 2 – Find and correct the mistakes

1. She is good in math.
2. I was surprised from his reaction.
3. He is interested about history.
4. We are excited for our holiday.
5. They were disappointed from the movie.
6. We arrived at London yesterday.
7. She arrived in the station at 9 a.m.
8. I asked to him for advice.
9. I’m waiting you for an answer.
10. He spent a lot of money for clothes.

Task 3 – Translate into English

1. Вона добре грає в теніс.
2. Я зацікавлений у цій темі.
3. Ми зараз чекаємо на автобус.
4. Він витрачає багато грошей на їжу.
5. Вони розчаровані результатами.
6. Я був здивований його відповіддю.
7. Вона приїхала до Києва вчора.
8. Ми приїхали на станцію вчасно.
9. Я попросив його про допомогу.
10. Вони не запросили нас на вечірку.
11. Я буду дуже радий цій новині.
12. Вона буде зацікавлена у цьому проєкті.
13. Ми будемо чекати на тебе.
14. Вони витратять гроші на подорож.
15. Він буде розчарований результатом.

Task 4 – Speaking practice (use the correct prepositions)

(Students answer these questions in full sentences)

1. What are you good at?
2. What kind of things are you interested in?
3. What are you excited about right now?
4. Have you ever been disappointed with something recently? Why?
5. When was the last time you were surprised at something?
6. When did you last arrive in another city? Where?
7. What do you usually spend money on?
8. Who do you usually ask for help?
9. Are you waiting for anything exciting at the moment?
10. Have you ever invited someone to a party? What happened?