Exercises

Unit 131 · Adjective + preposition 2

131.1

Complete the sentences using an adjective + of

1I’m a bit short of money. Can you lend me some?(Example)

My children have done very well. I’m them.

What I did was very bad. I’m myself.

She always behaves like that. It’s her.

He wouldn’t be able to run his own business. He’s not it.

I don’t like going up ladders. I’m heights.

Nobody told me she was ill. I wasn’t it.

I wish I had what Sarah has. I’m her.

131.2

Write sentences about yourself

Write sentences about yourself•Are you good at these things or not•You can use

1(repairing things) I’m not very good at repairing things.(Example)

(telling jokes)

(maths)

(remembering names)

(making decisions)

131.3

Complete the sentences using an adjective + preposition

1I think she’s arriving this evening, but I’m not sure of that.(Example)

Your camera is mine, but it isn’t exactly the same.

Don’t worry. I’ll look after you. There’s nothing to be .

I never watch the news on TV. I’m not the news.

The editor is the person who is what appears in a newspaper.

Sarah is a keen gardener and is very her garden.

I was surprised when I first met Tina. She was what I expected.

Ben could become world champion one day. He’s it.

131.4

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first

Complete•the•second•sentence•so•that•it•means•the•same•as•the•first.

1There were lots of tourists in the streets. The streets were crowded with tourists .(Example)

There was a lot of furniture in the room. The room was full .

I don’t like sport very much. I’m not very keen .

We don’t have enough time. We’re short .

Helen does her job very well Helen is very good .

Steven’s wife is a doctor. Steven is married .

I don’t trust Robert. I’m suspicious .

My problem is not the same as yours. My pr oblem is different .

131.5

Put in the correct preposition

Put•in•the•correct•preposition.

1Amy is always full of energy.(Example)

My home town is not a very interesting place. It’s not famous anything.

Kate is very fond her younger brother.

You look bored. You don’t seem interested what I’m saying.

‘Our flight departs at 10.35.’ ‘Are you sure that?’

I wanted to go out for a meal, but nobody else was keen the idea.

These days everybody is aware the dangers of smoking.

The station platform was crowded people waiting for the train.

Mark has no money of his own. He’s completely dependent his parents.

We’re short staff in our office right now. We need more people to do the work. ➜ Additional exercise 35 (page 322)

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