Hi guys ,
I have been studying English Grammar since May …
How can I know what should I put after the adjective ?
Ex :
He is afraid of animals .
They are interested in computer .
She is sick of men .
is there a general rule ?
thank you …
Memorization will be your best tool. Sometimes logic shines; sometimes it doesn’t.
I am angry about your comment.
I am happy about your success.
“About” satisfies the traditional meaning “in relation to.” This is very logical.
Note that the same adjectives often accompany different prepositions, which depends on intent.
I am angry with Alex. (Not terribly logical since “with” would seemingly suggest they were angry together.)
I am happy in love. (Quite logical since we are normally “in” conditions.)
Sometimes prepositions can be swapped without changing the meaning.
I am angry with/at Alex.
I am upset with/at him.
I am bored of/with this choreography.
I am enamored of/with the young lady.