Preposition “ TO” following such adjectives as impolite / rude / unpleasant ,/ un friendly, cruel , acceptable, accustomed, agreeable, contrary, harmful, important, kind, likely, lucky
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PREPOSITIONS
FOLLOWING ADJECTIVES
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*Why are you so angry about it?
- In English, there are many adjectives are used with particular Prepositions.
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Trang 4Preposition “ 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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Trang 5Preposition “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
Trang 6Preposition “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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Trang 7Preposition “AT” following such adjectives as clever, present, quick, skillful, good, bad…
*I’m good at mathematics.
*Most of the students were present at
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Trang 8Preposition “IN” following such adjectives as
interested, rich, successful…
*Are you interested in art and
architecture?
*Vietnam is rich in coal.
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Trang 9Preposition “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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Trang 10Preposition “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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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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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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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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Trang 14Now 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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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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Trang 16- Learn the prepositions following adjectives by heart
- Prepare the next lesson: Writing
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