Adjective + OF, FOR & TO (Part 2)
B1-B2 Level
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With to, this group includes adjectives of comparison and habit: "superior to," "inferior to" (never "superior than" or "inferior than"), "accustomed to," "prone to," and "resistant to." English uses "to" rather than "than" with "superior" and "inferior" because these words come from Latin and follow different grammar patterns. These less common phrases appear frequently in Cambridge B2 First and C1 Advanced Use of English papers, particularly in key word transformation tasks. Learning them gives you a clear advantage in formal writing and examination contexts where examiners expect precise preposition use.
Quick Rule
adjective + of (judgement) | adjective + for (reason) | adjective + to (comparison / habit)
- 1.She was ashamed of her rude behaviour at the party. (emotional judgement — use "of")
- 2.He was criticised for arriving late to the meeting. (reason for blame — use "for")
- 3.This laptop isn't inferior to the more expensive model. (comparison — use "to")
- 4.We are suspicious of the unusually low price. (distrust — use "of")
- 5.After years abroad, I became accustomed to the local customs. (habit — use "to")
All 20 questions
Complete each sentence with OF, FOR, or TO. Choose OF, FOR, or TO.
He was ashamed _____ what he had said. (for / to / of)
She was praised _____ her excellent presentation. (to / for / of)
This method is superior _____ the traditional approach. (to / of / for)
He is suspicious _____ the neighbours' strange behaviour. (to / for / of)
She was criticised _____ her handling of the crisis. (to / of / for)
He is related _____ the owner of the company. (for / of / to)
She is certain _____ the answer. (for / of / to)
The area is designed _____ pedestrians only. (of / for / to)
She quickly became accustomed _____ the new routine. (of / for / to)
I'm not sure _____ the correct spelling. (for / to / of)
He was rewarded _____ his years of loyal service. (to / for / of)
The product is attached _____ the wall with screws. (to / for / of)
She was innocent _____ the crime she was accused of. (of / to / for)
The old building is not fit _____ human habitation. (for / to / of)
He is prone _____ making careless mistakes. (to / for / of)
She is very protective _____ her young children. (of / to / for)
He was punished _____ breaking the school rules. (of / to / for)
The job is not suited _____ people who dislike travel. (of / for / to)
She is very envious _____ her friend's new car. (to / for / of)
He is thankful _____ all the support from his family. (for / to / of)
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