Unit 10.2
Combinaciones Comunes de Adjetivos y Preposiciones
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Introduction
Las preposiciones [prepositions] son esenciales porque dan detalles adicionales de la oración.
Los adjectivos [adjectives] son determinantes que se puede poner en dos posiciones diferentes en la oración para modificar o describir una persona cosa. Algunos adjetivos solo los usamos con preposiciones específicas.
Form
Las preposiciones más comunes que siguen ciertos adjetivos son at, for, of, to y in.
Unos ejemplos de adjetivos que preceden estas preposiciones en las oraciones son:
- Angry, bad, brilliant, good, lucky, present, slow, terrible… + at + …
- Famous, grateful, known, prepared, responsible, sorry… + for + …
- Afraid, ashamed, aware, bad, difficult, full, jealous, made, proud, scared, tired… + of + …
- Addicted, connected, engaged, friendly, grateful, limited, married, polite… + to + …
- Dressed, interested, involved, skilled… + in + …
Example
At
- The audience is angry at the musician.
- She is good at drawing.
- All students should be present at the theatre play, it’s compulsory.
For
- I am very sorry for your loss.
- Smoking is extremely bad for you.
- The novel was too difficult for his class.
Of
- The director is very proud of his movie.
- Jason was ashamed of his behavior.
- She is full of energy.
To
- I think I’m a bit addicted to music.
- He doesn’t feel connected to his country at all.
- My sister is married to an English photographer.
In
- I’m interested in modern art.
- She is involved in promoting modern music.
- They both are skilled in chemistry and mathematics.
Use
Algunas preposiciones pueden seguir ciertos adjetivos para expresar algo, pero no hay normas gramaticales sobre cómo combinarlos en una oración.
Summary
Las preposiciones [prepositions] son importantes porque proveen información adicional sobre la oración. Podemos usar ciertos adjetivos [adjectives] solo con preposiciones específicas. No hay una norma en este tema, así que es necesario saberlos de memoria.
- Angry, bad, brilliant, good, lucky, present, slow, terrible… + at + …
- Famous, known, prepared, responsible, sorry… + for + …
- Bad, difficult, full, jealous, made, scared, tired… + of + …
- Addicted, connected, friendly, limited, polite… + to + …
- Dressed, interested, involved, skilled… + in + …
Por ejemplo:
— «She is good at being a good friend.» = Siempre usamos good con la preposición at.
— «I am responsible for the adverts.» = Siempre usamos responsible con la preposición for.
Vamos a revisar este contenido dentro de la sección {Form}. Echa un vistazo a la sección {Example} que muestra su uso en contexto.
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