Gerund after adjectives with prepositions

Ex.1 Complete the sentences using the gerund. Use prepositions.

Model: You answered all questions correctly. I’m delighted … - I’m delighted at your answering all questions correctly.

1. Mom found Bob asleep instead of studying. Mom was angry …

2. Mary’s still coughing. I am concerned …

3. Bob was late again. Teacher was annoyed …

4. The beggar was starving. Our society should be ashamed …

5. Ann didn’t want to listen to Tom’s reproaches. She was sick and tired …

6. Tony failed the exam again. He was ashamed …

7. The little girl interrupted her father all the time. He felt displeased …

8. Never ask awkward questions. People will be grateful to you …

9. Jane’s children graduated from college. Jane was excited …

10. He didn’t get promoted after 3 years of employment. He was sorry …

Ex.2. Make up sentences using the appropriate preposition and gerund.

1. Unlike me, my siblings are fond …

2. It seems to me I’ll always be incapable …

3. My mom is excited …

4. You should be responsible …

5. Every citizen should be proud …

6. The teacher seems to be displeased …

7. A friend of mine was surprised …

8. All school-leavers are concerned …

9. I am sick and tired …

10. To succeed in any career you should be really good …