Adjective + AT & IN Exercises
B1-B2 Level
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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.
Quick Rule
adjective + at (ability / reaction) | adjective + in (involvement / state)
- 1.She is brilliant at solving puzzles quickly. (ability — use "at")
- 2.I'm not very experienced in project management. (involvement — use "in")
- 3.We were amazed at how fast he finished the race. (reaction — use "at")
- 4.He is fluent in three languages. (skill area — use "in")
- 5.They weren't interested in the old proposal. (involvement — use "in")
All 20 questions
Complete each sentence with AT or IN. Choose AT or IN.
She is very good _____ languages. (at / in)
He is interested _____ learning about astronomy. (at / in)
I was surprised _____ how cold it was in September. (at / in)
She is deeply involved _____ community projects. (in / at)
He was shocked _____ the exam results. (in / at)
She is experienced _____ project management. (in / at)
He is terrible _____ remembering names. (in / at)
The whole class is engaged _____ the group activity. (in / at)
She is brilliant _____ solving problems under pressure. (at / in)
I'm disappointed _____ the quality of this product. (at / in)
He is hopeless _____ cooking anything more than toast. (at / in)
She is fluent _____ three languages. (in / at)
He was amazed _____ the view from the top of the mountain. (at / in)
She is absorbed _____ her new book and can't put it down. (at / in)
He is skilled _____ woodworking and furniture repair. (at / in)
She is rich _____ experience but not in money. (at / in)
He was delighted _____ the birthday surprise his friends planned. (at / in)
The city is lacking _____ affordable housing for young families. (at / in)
She is quick _____ understanding complex ideas. (in / at)
He is successful _____ his career as a software developer. (at / in)
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