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Adjectives + prepositions Lesson code: JGZE-RPSB-AP JGZE-RPSB-APCB-E CB-E

 

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1 Presentation 1 - about, at, by, for Many adjectives adjectives are often followed by the prepositions prepositions `about', `about', `at', `by' and `for'. Study Study the table below:

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Common adjectives and examples

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angry/annoyed/furious

Joe was really angry  about losing the race. worried/upset 

I was very upset  about the election result.  happy/excited 

I'm quite excited  about travelling to China. + at

 

good/great/excellent/amazing

Paul is really good  at  playing tennis.  bad/terrible/hopeless  bad/terrible/hopeless

I'm terrible  at  skiing. + by or at

 

amazed/surprised/astonished/shocked 

Everybody was amazed  by their team's performance. Everybody was amazed  at  their team's performance. + for 

 

famous/well-known

He is famous  for  his books.  responsible

At work, I'm responsible  for sales and marketing.  sorry 

We are all sorry  for  your loss.

Important points •

 After an  adjective + preposition, we can have a  noun or  verb  verb -ing .

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 me arriving late .  We can include an object before the  verb -ing, for example:  She was upset about  me        E

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2   Practice 1 Complete each sentence using one of the following adjectives and a suitable preposition. excited hopeless

1. Jack is really

angry responsible

excellent sorry

excited about

2. Allie is totally 3. I was really 4. I'm very

famous surprised

his birthday party next week. He simply can't wait.

dancing. It's like she has two left feet. Dave for taking my bike without telling me. I refuse to talk to him now. being late. It won't happen again.

5. Alison is a receptionist at a hotel. She's 6. Kate has been unwell lately. We are 7. Everybody was 8. Michael Jackson was 9. Jack is 10. Carlo was

happy worried

taking bookings and helping guests. her.

the result of the match. Nobody believed that Switzerland could win. his musical performances and public image. singing. He has a natural talent. his performance during the job interview. He's sure he'll get the job.

3   Practice 2 Create sentences about you using the adjectives below with suitable prepositions.

1.

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3.

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4.

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5.

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7.

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8.

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9.

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10. .................................................................................(good)

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4   Presentation 2 Many adjectives are often followed by the prepositions `about', `at', `by' and `for'. Study the table below:

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Common adjectives and examples

 

nice/kind/generous/sensible

Carlo let me stay at his place. That was very kind  of  him.  mean/rude/stupid/silly 

It was very mean  of  you to insult her like that.  proud/ashamed/jealous/aware/capable/fond/tired 

Cheryl was very proud  of  her language learning progress.  short/full 

I'm a bit short  of  cash at the moment. + on

 

keen

We stayed at home because Jack wasn't very keen  on  going out in the rain. + to

 

married/engaged 

Alison is married  to  George.  nice/kind/generous

Our host was very generous to  us while we were his guests.  similar/different 

This painting is similar  to  that one.  mean/rude/impolite/unpleasant 

There's no need to be so rude  to  her. + with

 

angry/furious

Jill was furious  with Jack for his behaviour. delighted/pleased/satisfied/happy 

I was delighted  with my exam results.

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5   Practice 3 Complete each sentence using one of the following adjectives and a suitable preposition. tired keen

delighted proud

1. I'm really   tired

of

2. It was really

engaged rude

5. Ahmed is 6. The weather in Spain is

Tom to lend me $5000. her.

his best friend for winning the lottery. Nadia. They are getting married next year. the weather in Greece. Both countries have a hot climate.

7. Don't be so

Jake. Say `hello' next time you see him.

8. I'm not very

coffee. I prefer tea.

9. We were 10. We are a bit

jealous similar

listening to this song. You've been playing it all day long.

3. Jenny is a very talented girl. Her father is very 4. Paul is very

generous short

the result of the football match. Our team finally won! time so please hurry up!

6   Practice 4 Create sentences about you using the adjectives below with suitable prepositions.

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2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ashamed) 3.

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5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (generous) 6.

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10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (capable)

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2-  Practice 1

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

hopeless at angry at sorry for  responsible for  worried about surprised about famous for  excellent at happy about

3-  Practice 2  Provide a sample sentence about you or have a strong student make the first sentence. 5-  Practice 3

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

generous of proud of jealous of enagaged to similar to rude to keen on delighted with short of

6-  Practice 4  Provide a sample sentence about you or have a strong student make the first sentence.

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