02/16/15 GRAMMAR POINT GRAMMAR POINT PREPOSITIONS PREPOSITIONS FOLLOWING FOLLOWING ADJECTIVES ADJECTIVES 02/16/15 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. 02/16/15 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 02/16/15 Preposition “OF” following such adjectives as afraid, ahead, aware, capable, confident, full, fond, proud, kind , stupid ,silly… 02/16/15 • 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. 02/16/15 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. 02/16/15 Preposition “IN” following such adjectives as interested, rich, successful… *Are you interested in art and architecture? *Vietnam is rich in coal. 02/16/15 Preposition “FROM” following such adjectives as absent, different, safe… *The film was quite different from what I expected. *He was absent from school yesterday. 02/16/15 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. 02/16/15 [...].. .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 02/16/15 Now complete these sentences using the correct preposition or infinitive form: 1 - It was stupid _ me not to bring an umbrella with... 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 02/16/15 - Learn the prepositions following adjectives by heart - Prepare the next lesson: Writing 02/16/15 02/16/15 ... 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 02/16/15 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 . POINT PREPOSITIONS PREPOSITIONS FOLLOWING FOLLOWING ADJECTIVES ADJECTIVES 02/16/15 Look at the example: *Why are you so angry about it? - The adjective “angry” is followed by the preposition. preposition “about”. - In English, there are many adjectives are used with particular Prepositions. 02/16/15 Preposition “ TO” following such adjectives as ( im)polite / rude / (un)pleasant. meeting. 02/16/15 Preposition “IN” following such adjectives as interested, rich, successful… *Are you interested in art and architecture? *Vietnam is rich in coal. 02/16/15 Preposition “FROM” following such adjectives