Grammar- preposition following Adj

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GRAMMAR POINT

PREPOSITIONS FOLLOWING ADJECTIVES
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Look at the example:
*Why are you so angry about it?
- The adjective “angry” is followed by the preposition “about”.
- In English, there are many adjectives are used with particular Prepositions.
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Preposition “ TO” following such adjectives as
( im)polite / rude / (un)pleasant ,/ (un) friendly, cruel , acceptable, accustomed, agreeable, contrary, harmful, important, kind, likely, lucky, open, pleasant, similar…
He is accustomed to having his own office
She is addicted to watching TV
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Preposition “OF” following such adjectives as afraid, ahead, aware, capable, confident, full, fond, proud, kind , stupid ,silly…
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Thank you. It’s very kind of you to help me
It’s stupid of her to go out without a coat
Preposition “FOR” following such adjectives as available, difficult, late, perfect, famous, responsible, useful…
Florence is famous for its art treasures.
He is never late for school.
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Preposition “AT” following such adjectives as clever, present, quick, skillful, good, bad…
*I’m good at mathematics.
*Most of the students were present at the meeting.
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Preposition “IN” following such adjectives as interested, rich, successful…
*Are you interested in art and architecture?
*Vietnam is rich in coal.
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Preposition “FROM” following such adjectives as absent, different, safe…
*The film was quite different from what I expected.
*He was absent from school yesterday.
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Preposition “WITH” following such adjectives as acquainted, crowded, friendly, bored, fed up, popular, disappointed, satisfied…
*The city center was crowded with tourists.
*My teacher is always friendly with his students.
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Preposition “ABOUT” following such adjectives as confused, sad, serious, excited, worried…
*Are you excited about going on holiday next week ?
*He was sad about his failure.
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Now complete these sentences using the correct preposition or infinitive form:
1 - It was stupid ___ me not to bring an umbrella.
with of to
2 - She was excited ___ the idea.
about in to
3 - Italy is famous ___ its food.
in about for
4 - Were you pleased ___ the results?
with of to



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5 - They are proud ___ her achievements.
for of to
6 - He`s certain ___ get the job.
about in to
7 - I`ve always been hopeless ___ football.
to in at
8 - Is this film suitable ___ children?
for about to
9 - I was made aware ___ the news this morning.
with of to
10 - They are opposed ___ the war.
to in about

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Now complete these sentences using the correct preposition or infinitive form:
1 - It was stupid ___ me not to bring an umbrella.
with of to
2 - She was excited ___ the idea.
about in to
3 - Italy is famous ___ its food.
in about for
4 - Were you pleased ___ the results?
with of to



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5 - They are proud ___ her achievements.
for of to
6 - He`s certain ___ get the job.
about in to
7 - I`ve always been hopeless ___ football.
to in at
8 - Is this film suitable ___ children?
for about to
9 - I was made aware ___ the news this morning.
with of to
10 - They are opposed ___ the war.
to in about

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Learn the prepositions following adjectives by heart.
Prepare the next lesson: Writing
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