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A COMMON MISTAKE

“My parents are proud for me.”

What's wrong? Choose the right one.

WHY proud of, afraid of, aware of

You're proud of the person or thing; afraid of, aware of, fond of and tired of take of too.

Not: My parents are proud for me.

Say: My parents are proud of me.

Try 3 like it

Questions where people make this mistake.

THE QUESTIONS
  1. My parents are very proud ______ me for passing my driving test.at · for · about · of
  2. Tom is afraid ______ speaking in front of the whole class.of · from · with
  3. Everyone should be aware ______ the dangers of crossing a busy road without looking.with · for · about · of
Show the answers
  1. ofnot at: proud of, afraid of, aware ofnot for: proud of, afraid of, aware ofnot about: proud of, afraid of, aware of
  2. ofnot from: proud of, afraid of, aware ofnot with: proud of, afraid of, aware of
  3. ofnot for: proud of, afraid of, aware ofnot with: proud of, afraid of, aware ofnot about: proud of, afraid of, aware of