What is the difference between 'angry with' and 'angry to'?

[chenly]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #91 "Using Prepositions", question 9

He was very angry ......... his mother because she grounded him yesterday.

(a) with
(b) to
(c) about
(d) on

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #91 "Using Prepositions", answer 9

He was very angry with his mother because she grounded him yesterday.

Correct answer: (a) with

Your answer was: incorrect
He was very angry to his mother because she grounded him yesterday.
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hi, could u tell me : "why this sentence is writen with preposition " with " = " he was very angry with his mother because she grounded him yesterday " thank u !

chenly

[Alan]

Hi,

The usual grouping is 'angry with someone'. Another possibility is 'angry towards'. The difference really is that 'angry with' doesn't last long but 'angry towards' is an attitude that can persist for some time.

Alan
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