1. 1. Grammar V E r i k a A r g u e l l o M a r i o S a l a z a r S h i r l e y V s q u e z Adjectives followed by prepositionsto 14 April - 2015
2. 2. Adjectives followed by Prepositions Specific prepositions are used after certain adjectives. There is no definite rule to ascertain which preposition should be used with which adjective. We simply need to learn them. But theres no need to fret on the thought of learning without knowing the rule as people do manage to memorize them through constant usage and with a little time. Adjectives are used in simple sentences to describe people and objects. For example, she is an interesting speaker. More complex sentences use adjectives + prepositions to make statements about a person's attitude towards something. For example, she is excited about the concert tonight. Here is a list of the most common adjective + preposition combinations to express people's feelings. Preposition Rules There are 2 major rules when it comes to the use of prepositions. The first major rule deals with preposition choice. Certain prepositions must follow certain words, and the correct preposition must be used to make relationships between words in the sentences clear. The second major rule deals with the prepositions place in the sentence. Prepositions must be followed by nouns, and prepositions can only go on the end of the sentence in certain situations. Preposition Choice Determining the correct preposition to use can be a tricky proposition. This can be especially difficult when dealing with idioms- expressions in the English language that require the use of a certain word, simply because that is the word we have chosen to use. Idiomatic expressions are expressions you just have to memorize, and when errors are made, they are almost always preposition errors. Examples: Shes the one whos married to a doctor, isnt she? Youll be responsible to the head of the Finance department. Married TO someone (Linda is married to an American.)
3. 3. The use of preposition to on Adjectives Use with to usually referring to: SIMILARITY:close, equal, identical, related, similar Example: His painting is similar to Van Gough. MARRIAGE: married, engaged Example: Jack is engaged to Jill LOYALTY:dedicated, devoted, loyal Example: He was dedicated to his job. RANK:junior, senior Example: John requested some help to his senior. Some adjectives take different prepositions. Use an impersonal subject and OF and the subject of the action, or with a personal subject and TO and the object of an action. Cruel, nasty friendly nice generous polite Good rude kind unfriendly mean unkind Examples: She was very generous to me when I was staying with her. It was rude of him to leave so suddenly. She was rude to him for no reason. How can you be so unfriendly to your neighbors?
4. 4. Common Adjective Preposition Combinations A Accustomed to Addicted to Allergic to Attached to Able to B Beneficial to E Exposed to Engaged to F Faithful to G Grateful to I Identical to Immune to Inferior to Indifferent to K Kind to L Limited to O Opposed to P Polite to R Related to Relevant to M Married to S sensitive to Similar to superior to T Thankful to U Used to
5. 5. Bibliography: Extractedthe 15 of April of 2015 fromwebsite: http://wwhttp://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/grammar-reference/adjectives- prepositionsw.english-4u.de/adj_prep.html http://grammar.yourdictionary.com/parts-of-speech/prepositions/rules-for- prepositions.html List of Adjectivesextractedfrom: http://www.bedavaingilizce.com/prepositions/adj_pre.htm http://www.englishleap.com/grammar/prepositions-after-adjectives
6. 6. ACTIVITY 1. - Choose the correct adjective + preposition combination. 1. - My cousin is going to get ________________ a millionaire next spring. a) married with b) married of c) married to d) married in 2.-Joshua is so_____________ his friends and family. He is a great person. a) generous to b) generous with c) generous of d) generous for 3.- I'vebeen married my husband for 10 years. A) for B) to C) of 4.- A ball gown is similar an evening dress. A) To B) For C) Of 5.- Who is James married ? a) With b) To c) For d)
7. 7. 6.- I came near ____ hitting them. --- to 7.- She was very good ____ us. to at 8. She was so kind __________ me when I was having problems. (a) to (b) with 2. - CHOOSE THE CORRECT SENTENCE: 9. - The Export Manager is responsible to the Sales Director. 9. - He is responsible to preparing handouts. 10.- I was amazedto see Nuriaafterso manyyears. I was amazed toseeing Nuriaaftersomanyyears.