📝 Daily Short Practice
🎯 Vocabulary Goal
Learn useful adjective + preposition phrases to talk about feelings and knowledge of people or things.
📚 Words & Phrases
| Word or phrase | Simple meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
satisfied with |
happy or pleased about something | She is satisfied with her new job and the work she does. |
|
disappointed with |
unhappy because something did not happen as expected | He was disappointed with the results of the exam. |
|
familiar with |
knowing or understanding something well | I am familiar with the software we need to use. |
🔍 See It in Context
Talking About Work Experience
Maria recently started a new position at a marketing company. She is satisfied with her team because everyone works well together. However, she was disappointed with the slow progress on the project last month. Maria is familiar with the client's needs, so she often gives good advice. Her manager is satisfied with her attitude and wants her to take on more responsibility. Overall, Maria feels confident because she is familiar with the company’s goals.
💡 Notice the Pattern
Using Adjective + Preposition Correctly
Many English adjectives are naturally followed by specific prepositions. These combinations show the correct connection between feelings or knowledge and the object. For example, we say satisfied with and disappointed with to express feelings about something, and familiar with to show knowledge about something.
- I am satisfied with the service here.
- She is familiar with the rules of the game.
💬 Useful Examples
- Are you satisfied with your progress in English?
- They were disappointed with the changes in the schedule.
- He is not familiar with the new software yet.
- We felt satisfied with the final decision after the meeting.
✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1.
She was ____ the quality of the meal (satisfied with / disappointed with / familiar with).
2.
They felt ____ the service at the hotel last time (satisfied with / disappointed with / familiar with).
3.
I am ____ the requirements for this job (satisfied with / disappointed with / familiar with).
4.
He was clearly ____ his test results yesterday (disappointed with / familiar with / satisfied with).
5.
We are ____ your help on this project (familiar with / satisfied with / disappointed with).
🔗 Exercise 2 – Matching
1.
satisfied with
2.
disappointed with
3.
familiar with
4.
She is familiar with the schedule.
5.
They were disappointed with the service.
✅ Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1.
Which phrase means you know something well?
2.
If you are unhappy about a result, you are ____ it.
3.
Which phrase fits this sentence? 'I am ____ my new office and the facilities.'
4.
What adjective + preposition expresses pleasure about something?
5.
If someone understands a process well, they are ____ it.
📝 Use It Yourself
Write 2–3 sentences about a time you were satisfied with or disappointed with a service or product. Try to use the phrases satisfied with or disappointed with.
Example:
I was satisfied with the restaurant last week because the food was delicious. However, I was disappointed with the slow service.
🎙️ Speaking Practice
Practice these sentences aloud.
Say:
I am satisfied with my progress in learning English.
Say:
She was disappointed with the movie we watched.
Say:
Are you familiar with this new app?
Ask:
Can you tell me if you are satisfied with your current job?
🔎 Answer Key
Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1. satisfied with
2. disappointed with
3. familiar with
4. disappointed with
5. satisfied with
Exercise 2 – Matching
1. d – happy or pleased about something
2. e – unhappy because expectations were not met
3. a – knowing or understanding something well
4. b – She knows the timetable well.
5. c – The service was not as good as they expected.
Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1. familiar with
2. disappointed with
3. satisfied with
4. satisfied with
5. familiar with