Prepositions
He was getting bored ............ doing the same thing every day.
of / with
You'll never learn to play the piano if you're not prepared to stick ......... it.
to
I was .... to know what would happen next.(curiosity)
curious
You'd be hopeless taking care of children - you're far too ...... ! (patient)
impatient
We've been m..... since our school days. (=friends)
mates
I'm addicted ........... chocolate.
to
Have you ever thought of taking ........ acting?
up
I have to be very careful with what I say because she's so ....... . (sense)
sensitive
He's fun but totally ..... . (responsible)
irresponsible
Sports stars are r.... m..... for thousands of youngsters. (=people you admire and try to copy)
role models
I'm fed up ........... cleaning up after you all the time.
with
We've decided to go hiking in the mountains to get ....... ........ it all.
away from
She had a ...... manner and was popular with everyone. (pleasure)
pleasant
The father in the film is portrayed as a fairly .... character. (pleasant)
unpleasant
I'd rather you didn't mention it when we're in c....... (= with other people).
company
She's keen .......... playing tennis.
on
I don't really get ......... ......... Peter. We've got completely different interests.
on with
My mother always gets a bit ..... if we don't arrive when we say we will. (anxiety)
anxious
It was an ...... decision, but he was in love. (logical)
illogical
The footballer appealed to the r... for a free kick.
referee
You don't seem very enthusiastic ....... the party - don't you want to go tonight?
about
She's fallen ....... ....... her boyfriend over his ex-girlfriend.
out with
Most children remain ...... on their parents while at university. (depend)
dependent
He's such a ...... child - his parents often go to the school to talk about his behaviour. (obedient)
disobedient
There's a real sense of c...... in this neighbourhood. (= caring and friendly feeling)
community