Words with prepositions – A2 English Vocabulary

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✏️ Exercises
A2 Pre-Intermediate Level

Words with Prepositions

Learn common adjective and verb combinations with prepositions

About This Lesson

In this A2 vocabulary lesson on Words with Prepositions, you’ll learn how certain adjectives and verbs are used with specific prepositions. These combinations are essential for speaking and writing English naturally and accurately.

Common Preposition Combinations

Infographic showing common adjective + preposition and verb + preposition pairings with example sentences.

Infographic showing common English adjectives and verbs with their correct prepositions, such as 'good at', 'interested in', 'arrive in/at', 'wait for', etc.

Adjective & Verb + Preposition

1
good / bad at — Adjective + Preposition

Tom is good at football.
She’s bad at math.

2
surprised at — Adjective + Preposition

I was surprised at the news.

3
interested in — Adjective + Preposition

Alice is interested in art.

4
excited about — Adjective + Preposition

We are excited about our holiday.

5
disappointed with — Adjective + Preposition

I was disappointed with our meal.

6
arrive in / at — Verb + Preposition

We arrived in Rome yesterday. (city/country)
I arrived at the station at noon. (specific place)

7
ask for — Verb + Preposition

I asked the man for directions.

8
invite to — Verb + Preposition

They didn’t invite us to the party.

9
wait for — Verb + Preposition

I’m waiting for Tom.

10
spend on — Verb + Preposition

We spent all the money on a trip.

Learning Tip

When learning a new adjective or verb, always note the preposition that usually follows it. Use full example sentences to remember the correct combination.

✅ Good habit: “She’s afraid ofspiders.”
❌ Avoid: “She’s afraid fromspiders.”