Adjective + preposition
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Sorry ABOUT something:
— I’m sorry about the noise last night. We were having a party.
Однако: sorry FOR doing something:
— I’m sorry for shouting at you yesterday.
Однако обычно говорят: I’m sorry I…:
— I’m sorry I shouted at you yesterday.
Sorry FOR someone:
— I feel sorry for George. He has got no friends and no money.
Impressed BY/WITH someone/something:
— I wasn’t very impressed by/with the film.
Famous FOR something:
— The Italian city of Florence is famous for its art treasures.
Responsible FOR something:
— Who was responsible for all that noise last night?
Different FROM someone/something
— The film was quite different from what expected.
Interested IN something:
— Are you interested in art and architecture?
Capable/incapable OF something:
— I’m sure you are capable of passing the examination.
Fond OF someone/something:
— Mary is very fond of animals. She has three cats and two dogs.
Full OF something:
— The letter I wrote was full of mistakes.
Short OF something:
— I’m a bit short of money. Can you lend me some?
Tired OF something:
— Come on, let’s go! I’m tired of waiting.
Keen ON something:
— We stayed at home because Ann wasn’t very keen on going out in the rain.
Similar TO something:
— Your writing is similar to mine.
Crowded WITH :
— The city centre was crowded with tourists.
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