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.
Adjective phrases with their unique prepositions: time to practice some more. Practice by saying them out loud.
happy about X :
We are happy about the decision to begin.
They were unhappy about the rise in costs.
[also common: happy with X]
ready for X :
I'm ready for anything.
Are you ready for all the work that's needed?
sure of X :
She is sure of herself.
He was so sure of the outcome that he didn't even try.
open to X :
They were open to suggestions for changing the process.
Some people are not open to discussing politics.
pleased with X :
We were not pleased with the results of the experiment.
We were displeased with their behavior.
Note: These adjectives are not always used with only these prepositions. They are just the most common combinations.
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 3
Module: Adjectives
Course: Basic English Usage