Are you familiar with changing a flat tire? –
fond of (something) –
My wife is fond of art. –
frightened of (someone/something) –
Are you frightened of spiders? –
furious about (someone/something) –
He’s furious about the way he’s been treated. –
happy about –
I was not happy about the profession I had chosen. –
happy for –
We are so happy for our children! –
happy with –
Are you happy with your new working schedule? –
gentle with (someone) –
He’s very gentle with his kids. –
good at –
That guy is really good at shooting. –
good for –
Running is good for your health. –
identical with/to (someone/something) –
The tests are identical to those carried out last year. –
impressed with (someone/something) –
He tried to impress me with his extensive knowledge of wine. –
charge of (someone/something) –
Who is in charge of this city? –
innocent of (something) –
He firmly believes that she is innocent of the crime. –
interested in (someone/something) –
She’s at that age where she’s starting to get interested in boys. –
incapable of ([doing] something) –
He seems incapable of walking past a music shop without going in and buying another CD. –
kind to (someone) –
Please be kind to your sister! –
late for (someone) –
I was late for dinner. –
lucky at (something) –
That’s why I’m so lucky at cards and love. –
nervous about (something) –
They are nervous about their wedding. –
polite to (someone) –
I’m afraid I wasn’t very polite to her. –