ADJECTIVE PREPOSITIONS

PREPOSITIONS

1. UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE CHIMBORAZO Subject : Grammar VI Topic : Adjectives + Preposition (OF/AT/FROM/IN/ON/WITH/FOR) Teacher : MSG. MAGDALENA ULLAURI Members : Mario Salazar Shirley vasquez

2. Adjectives followed by Prepositions There is no definite rule simply need to learn them describe people and objects Rules: 1. Certain prepositions must follow certain words. 2. Certain prepositions must follow certain words. Choice : the correct preposition to use can be a tricky proposition Examples: She’s the one who’s married to a doctor, isn’t she? You’ll be responsible to the head of the Finance department. Married TO someone (Linda is married to an American.)

3. Some adjectives take different prepositions. Cruel nasty friendly nice generous polite Good rude kind unfriendly mean unkind Examples: 1. She was very generous to me when I was staying with her. 2. It was rude of him to leave so suddenly. 3. She was rude to him for no reason. 4. How can you be so unfriendly to your neighbors?

4. Adjectives Followed by Preposition “On” Example: 1. I am keen on seeing you. 2. Martha is reliant on her brother. 3. Frank’s reputation depends on Joe. Adjectives Followed by Preposition “Of” Examples: 1. Mary is conscious of her wrong. 2. It is typical of jerry to brag a lot. 3. I feel kind of guilty of my actions. 4. You must of feel stupid of him.

5. Adjectives Followed by Preposition “For” Examples: 1. Mary is good for teaching. 2. Joe is responsible for the accident. 3. Do you really feel ready for competing? 4. France is known for its delicious dishes. 5. I finally qualified for my driver’s license . Adjectives Followed by Preposition “With” Examples: 1. I am pleased with your work. 2. Our boss looks angry with you. 3. Robin is always busy with his studies. 4. Frank has become associated with shady characters.

6. Adjectives Followed by Preposition “In” Examples: 1. Roy is successful in business. 2. My brothers are only experienced in Artistic Drawing. 3. I am interested in car. 4. My boss was involved in a corruption scandal . Adjectives Followed by Preposition “At” Examples: 1. I was annoyed at Jerry´s constant talking. 2. My friend is good at repairing computers. 3. I am clever at playing pranks. 4. Martha was amazed at Jonathan´s courage

7. Adjectives Followed by Preposition “From” Examples: Cheese is a product derived from milk. Ron is safe from rivals. My friends tell me I’m different from my family.

8. CLASSROOM ACTIVITY 1.- Fill the gaps with the correct preposition. At, to,from, in, on,with,for,of 1.-She was a little jealous ____ her sister's success. a)in b)by c)of d)to 2.- I've always been keen ___ learning language. a)on b)of c) with d) at 3.- His job is similar ___ mine. a) at b) to c)of d ) with 4.- I'm capable ___ using this software. a)in b)of c)for d)to 5.- England is famous _____ its rainy weather. a)for b)to c)of d)in of on to of for

9. 6.- She is proud _____ her high marks on the exam. a)of b) on c) to d) with 7.- I'm afraid he is incapable _____ understanding the most basic concepts. a) of b) on c) to d) with 8.- He isn't really interested _________ getting married. a) with b) in c)to d)on 9.- Unfortunately, I'm very bad _____music. a) in b)on c)at d)for 10.- I've been married _______my husband for 10 years a)with b)to c)of d)at of in at to of

10. 11.- Julie is very different _____her sister. a) of b)for c)at d)from 12.- My niece is afraid ____dogs. a)of b)to c)from d)for 13.- Lucy is extremely good _______languages. a)in b)with c)on d)at 14.- She was dressed ____ black. a) in b)on c) with d) of 15.- My opinion will depend _______ his behavior. a) on b)in c)from d)of 16.- Oh dear! Her dress is similar ______ mine. a)from b)of c)to d)at from of at in on to