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He is ______ to having his own office.
He is ______ to having his own office.
accustomed
She is ______ of speaking in public.
She is ______ of speaking in public.
afraid
Norma is ______ about making the presentation.
Norma is ______ about making the presentation.
anxious
I am ______ of doing the same old job.
I am ______ of doing the same old job.
He is ______ of winning a gold medal.
He is ______ of winning a gold medal.
She is ______ of having picnics.
She is ______ of having picnics.
She is ______ to watching TV.
She is ______ to watching TV.
The organization is ______ to ending poverty.
The organization is ______ to ending poverty.
Tim is ______ with winning second place.
Tim is ______ with winning second place.
The banker was ______ of stealing money.
The banker was ______ of stealing money.
She is ______ for causing problems.
She is ______ for causing problems.
Tina is ______ of being alone at night.
Tina is ______ of being alone at night.
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Study Notes
Verb + Preposition Expressions for Emotions and Feelings
- Accustomed to: used to describe a habitual or usual situation (e.g., He is accustomed to having his own office)
- Addicted to: used to describe an unhealthy dependence on something (e.g., She is addicted to watching TV)
- Afraid of: used to describe fear or anxiety (e.g., She is afraid of speaking in public)
- Anxious about: used to describe worry or concern (e.g., Norma is anxious about making the presentation)
- Bored of: used to describe lack of interest or excitement (e.g., I am bored of doing the same old job)
Verb + Preposition Expressions for Abilities and Commitments
- Capable of: used to describe a natural talent or ability (e.g., He is capable of winning a gold medal)
- Committed to: used to describe a strong promise or dedication (e.g., She is committed to improving her English)
- Concerned about: used to describe worry or concern (e.g., Nancy was concerned about being late)
- Content with: used to describe satisfaction or happiness (e.g., Tim is content with winning second place)
Verb + Preposition Expressions for Emotions and Opinions
- Dedicated to: used to describe a strong commitment or devotion (e.g., The organization is dedicated to ending poverty)
- Devoted to: used to describe a strong commitment or dedication (e.g., The money will be devoted to protecting the environment)
- Disappointed with: used to describe sadness or discontent (e.g., Fiona was disappointed with coming in third place)
- Discouraged by: used to describe a loss of confidence or motivation (e.g., He was discouraged by not getting the job)
Verb + Preposition Expressions for Emotions and Reactions
- Excited about: used to describe enthusiasm or eagerness (e.g., The researcher was excited about going to Africa)
- Famous for: used to describe a notable achievement or characteristic (e.g., That actor is famous for being extremely weird)
- Fond of: used to describe a liking or enjoyment (e.g., She is fond of having picnics)
- Frightened of: used to describe fear or anxiety (e.g., She is frightened of being alone at night)
Verb + Preposition Expressions for Emotions and Reactions (continued)
- Guilty of: used to describe responsibility or blame (e.g., The banker was guilty of stealing money)
- Happy about: used to describe joy or pleasure (e.g., He was happy about winning the lottery)
- Interested in: used to describe curiosity or enthusiasm (e.g., She is interested in becoming a doctor)
- Involved in: used to describe participation or engagement (e.g., He was involved in making the movie)
Verb + Preposition Expressions for Opinions and Emotions
- Known for: used to describe reputation or recognition (e.g., She was known for causing problems)
- Opposed to: used to describe disagreement or opposition (e.g., They are opposed to building a new road in the park)
- Proud of: used to describe satisfaction or pride (e.g., He was proud of having completed the marathon)
- Remembered for: used to describe a lasting impact or legacy (e.g., She is remembered for protecting mountain gorillas)
Verb + Preposition Expressions for Responsibilities and Emotions
- Responsible for: used to describe accountability or blame (e.g., He is responsible for causing the damage)
- Scared of: used to describe fear or anxiety (e.g., Tina is scared of being alone at night)
- Terrified of: used to describe extreme fear or anxiety (e.g., The surfer is terrified of being attacked by a shark)
- Tired from: used to describe physical or mental exhaustion (e.g., She is tired from working all day)
- Tired of: used to describe boredom or dissatisfaction (e.g., Margaret is tired of making dinner every night)
- Worried about: used to describe concern or anxiety (e.g., The hikers were worried about not having enough water)
Expressions with Prepositions
- Accustomed to: describes a habitual or usual situation (e.g. He is accustomed to having his own office)
- Addicted to: describes a strong and unhealthy love for something (e.g. She is addicted to watching TV)
- Afraid of: describes fear or anxiety about something (e.g. She is afraid of speaking in public)
- Anxious about: describes worry or concern about a specific situation (e.g. Norma is anxious about making the presentation)
Expressions with Object Pronouns
- Bored of: describes feeling tired or unhappy about something (e.g. I am bored of doing the same old job)
- Capable of: describes someone's ability or skill (e.g. He is capable of winning a gold medal)
- Committed to: describes dedication or promise to do something (e.g. She is committed to improving her English)
- Concerned about: describes worry or anxiety about a specific situation (e.g. Nancy was concerned about being late)
Expressions with Object Pronouns (continued)
- Content with: describes being happy or satisfied with something (e.g. Tim is content with winning second place)
- Dedicated to: describes a strong commitment or devotion to a cause (e.g. The organization is dedicated to ending poverty)
- Devoted to: describes a strong commitment or devotion to a cause (e.g. The money will be devoted to protecting the environment)
- Disappointed with: describes feeling unhappy or let down about something (e.g. Fiona was disappointed with coming in third place)
- Discouraged by: describes feeling unhappy or demotivated about something (e.g. He was discouraged by not getting the job)
Expressions with Object Pronouns (continued)
- Excited about: describes feeling enthusiastic or thrilled about something (e.g. The researcher was excited about going to Africa)
- Famous for: describes someone's reputation or achievement (e.g. That actor is famous for being extremely weird)
- Fond of: describes a liking or enjoyment for something (e.g. She is fond of having picnics)
- Frightened of: describes fear or anxiety about something (e.g. She is frightened of being alone at night)
Expressions with Object Pronouns (continued)
- Guilty of: describes responsibility or blame for something (e.g. The banker was guilty of stealing money)
- Happy about: describes feeling joyful or pleased about something (e.g. He was happy about winning the lottery)
- Interested in: describes a curiosity or enthusiasm for something (e.g. She is interested in becoming a doctor)
- Involved in: describes participation or engagement in an activity (e.g. He was involved in making the movie)
Expressions with Object Pronouns (continued)
- Known for: describes someone's reputation or achievement (e.g. She was known for causing problems)
- Opposed to: describes disagreement or objection to something (e.g. They are opposed to building a new road in the park)
- Proud of: describes feeling satisfied or pleased about something (e.g. He was proud of having completed the marathon)
- Remembered for: describes someone's lasting impact or legacy (e.g. She is remembered for protecting mountain gorillas)
Expressions with Object Pronouns (continued)
- Responsible for: describes accountability or blame for something (e.g. He is responsible for causing the damage)
- Scared of: describes fear or anxiety about something (e.g. Tina is scared of being alone at night)
- Terrified of: describes intense fear or anxiety about something (e.g. The surfer is terrified of being attacked by a shark)
- Tired from: describes physical or mental exhaustion from an activity (e.g. She is tired from working all day)
- Tired of: describes feeling unhappy or frustrated with something (e.g. Margaret is tired of making dinner every night)
- Worried about: describes concern or anxiety about a specific situation (e.g. The hikers were worried about not having enough water)
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