ADJECTIVE PREPOSITIONS EMMANUEL N TUFON Adjectives followed by Prepositions Rules: ‘There is no definite 1. Certain prepositions must follow certain (tule words 2. Certain prepositions must follow certain simply need to oa learn them -Some adjectives take different prepositions. Cruel nasty friendly —_nice generous polite Good rude kind unfriendly mean unkind Examples: 1. She was very generousTO me when I was staying with her. 2. It was rude OFhim to leave so suddenly. 3. She was rudeTO him for no reason. 4. How can you be so unfriendly TO your neighbors? | Adjectives Followed by Preposition “On” (Example 1. am kcen on scing you | 2. Martha is reliant on her brother. |S Frank’s reputation depends on Joe. Adjectives Followed by) reposition “Of” | Examples: 1. Mary is conscious of her wrong. 2. Itis typical of jerry to brag a lo. 3.1 feel kind of guilty of my actions.Aajectives Followed by Preposition “For” Examples: 1. Mary is good for teaching. 2. Joe is responsible for the accident, 3. Do you really teol ready for competing? 4, France is known for its delicious dishes. 5.1 finally qualified for my driver’ license Adjectives Followed by reposition “With” Examples: 1. .am pleased with your work. 2. Our boss looks angry with you. 3. Robia is always busy with his studies, 4. Frank has become associated with shady \ characters ‘Adjectives Followed by Prepostion “Tn” Bamps aa 1. Roy is successful in business. 2. My brothers are only experienced in Artistic Drawing 3. Lam interested ia cat 4. My boss was involved in a corruption soundal Adjectives Followed by Preposition “AC” Examples: LT was annoyed at Jery's constant talking. 2. My fiend is good at repairing computers. 3. Tam clever at playing pranks, | 4. Martha was amazed at Jonathan's courage