Adjective + AT & IN Exercises

The prepositions at and in follow adjectives in two distinct groups. Use at after adjectives that describe ability or skill level: "good at," "bad at," "terrible at," "brilliant at," "skilled at," and "hopeless at." Also use "at" after adjectives expressing surprise or shock at something specific: "surprised at," "amazed at," and "shocked at." The pattern is clear — at connects adjectives to activities (good at swimming) or specific events (surprised at the news).

Use in after adjectives that describe involvement, interest, or being part of something: "interested in," "involved in," "experienced in," "fluent in," and "rich in." The key difference is that "at" points to a skill or reaction, while "in" points to a field, area, or state. Some adjectives can take both prepositions with different meanings — "disappointed at" focuses on a specific event, while "disappointed in" focuses on a person or ongoing situation. This distinction is commonly tested in Cambridge B2 First examinations, so practise choosing the correct preposition in context.