ABOUT

Use the following adjectives followed by 'about'. Each group of adjectives have the same or related meanings. Use the verb 'to be' with these expressions.

angry / annoyed / furious about something

Example: I'm really angry about our losses on the stock market!

excited about something

Example: He's excited about his birthday party next week.

worried / upset about something

Example: He's worried about his upcoming examinations.

sorry about something

Example: I'm very sorry about Losing your book.

AT

Use the following adjectives followed by 'at'. Each group of adjectives have the same or related meanings. Use the verb 'to be' with these expressions.

good / excellent / brillant at something OR at doing something

Example: They are excellent at planning fun parties.

bad / hopeless at something OR at doing something

Example: Unfortunately, I'm hopeless at being on time.

AT / BY

Use the following adjectives followed by 'at' or 'by'. Each group of adjectives have the same or related meanings. Use the verb 'to be' with these expressions.

amazed / astonished / shocked / surprised at OR by something

Example: I was amazed at his stamina.

FOR

Use the following adjectives followed by 'for'. Each group of adjectives have the same or related meanings. Use the verb 'to be' with these expressions.

angry with someone for something

Example: I'm really angry with John for his total lack of responsibility.

famous for something

Example: She's famous for her watercolor paintings.

responsible for something

Example: You'll have to speak to John, he's responsible for customer complaints.

sorry for doing something

Example: He says he's sorry for shouting at you.

(to feel or be) sorry for someone

Example: I really feel sorry for Pam.

FROM

Use the following adjectives followed by 'from'.

different from somone / something

Example: His photographs are very different from his paintings.