ADJECTIVES + � PREPOSITIONS
Mr. José Espinoza
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GETTING INTO THE SUBJECT
In English, adjectives are often followed by prepositions to form specific phrases that provide more detail or context about nouns.
This combination of adjectives and prepositions can convey various meanings and relationships.
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GETTING INTO THE SUBJECT
Look at these examples to see how adjectives are used with prepositions.
I'm interested in the idea.
My jacket is similar to yours.
She's brilliant at languages.
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RELATED TO THEIR USE
ADJECTIVE + TO
She is sensitive to criticism.
He is immune to disease.
They are susceptible to colds.
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RELATED TO THEIR USE
ADJECTIVE + OF
It's typical of him to be late.
The smell was indicative of a gas leak.
She is afraid of spiders.
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RELATED TO THEIR USE
ADJECTIVE + FOR
This gift is perfect for her.
He is famous for his inventions.
The weather is ideal for a picnic.
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RELATED TO THEIR USE
ADJECTIVE + AT
She is good at math.
He is skilled at playing the piano.
They are experienced at handling difficult situations.
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RELATED TO THEIR USE
ADJECTIVE + WITH
The book is filled with adventure.
She is happy with her new job.
He is blessed with a great sense of humor.
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RELATED TO THEIR USE
ADJECTIVE + ON
They are keen on learning new languages.
He is focused on his career.
She is dependent on her morning coffee.
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RELATED TO THEIR USE
ADJECTIVE + ABOUT
She is enthusiastic about the project.
They are concerned about the environment.
He is passionate about music.
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RELATED TO THEIR USE
ADJECTIVE + FROM
The movie is different from the book.
She is distinct from her twin sister.
He is recovering from a cold.
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RELATED TO THEIR USE
ADJECTIVE + IN
He is interested in art.
She is involved in community service.
They are successful in their endeavors
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COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID
Using the wrong preposition with an adjective can change the meaning or make the sentence incorrect.
IT IS: CRAZY ABOUT (…) not CRAZY OF (…)
Some adjectives don't take prepositions at all, so it's essential to learn which combinations are commonly used.
Learning these combinations can greatly improve your fluency and accuracy in English, as they add nuance and detail to your descriptions and help you express yourself more precisely.
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