Basic English Usage
Adjectives
Adjective phrases with their unique prepositions: time to practice some more. Be sure to say them out loud.
excited about X :
The salespeople were excited about the new product.
Lee is excited about the promotion.
qualified for X :
She is qualified for the new position.
I am unqualified for that job.
independent of X :
The report was written independent of what you were working on.
Please make the decision independent of your personal feelings.
dedicated to X :
Liu is dedicated to her work.
We are all dedicated to the company.
okay with X :
Tell me, is the plan okay with you?
I have to say, I am not okay with their decision.
Note: These adjectives are not always used with only these prepositions. They are just the most common combinations.
Lesson: Phrases 2
Module: Adjectives
Course: Basic English Usage