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Adjective +preposition Collocation - Sentences

This document provides examples of adjective and preposition collocations used in sentences. Some of the collocations included are anxious about, certain about, curious about, brilliant at, excellent at, mad at, terrible at, rude to, accustomed to, attached to, eager to, identical to, complaining about, related to, generous of, danger of, kind of, busy with, clever with, crowded with, fed up with, and gentle with.

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Adjective +preposition Collocation - Sentences

This document provides examples of adjective and preposition collocations used in sentences. Some of the collocations included are anxious about, certain about, curious about, brilliant at, excellent at, mad at, terrible at, rude to, accustomed to, attached to, eager to, identical to, complaining about, related to, generous of, danger of, kind of, busy with, clever with, crowded with, fed up with, and gentle with.

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Adjective & Preposition Collocation Example Sentences

Adjective and preposition collocation examples in sentences.

 The drought has made farmers anxious about the harvest.


 He was quite certain about his attacker’s identity.
 They were very curious about  the people who lived upstairs.
 He’s brilliant at football.
 They are excellent at planning fun parties.
 Please don’t be mad at me!
 Dustin is  terrible at texting.
 He’s got no manners – he’s  rude to everyone.
 It’s  good to  see you again.
 She had grown  accustomed to his long absences.
 I’ve never seen two people so attached to each other.
 Everyone in the class seemed eager to learn.
 Her dress is almost  identical to mine.
 It’s too late to start complaining now.
 How are you  related to him? Is he your cousin?
 It was  generous of  him to offer to pay for us both.
 You are in danger of  being robbed.
 A crane is a kind of bird with very long legs and neck.
 It was  nice of you to give me a present
 I’m sick of the way you’ve treated me.
 I’m sick and tired of  all the arguments.
 It was  unkind of  you to take his toy away.
 The kids are busy with their homework.
 My mother is very clever with her hands.
 The airport is  crowded with  stranded travelers.
 He’s fed up with his job. He wants to quit.
 She was very gentle with the children.

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