Verv + Preposition + verb+ing
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The following is ONLY A SAMPLE LIST of the most commonly used adjective + preposition combinations that can be followed by gerunds.
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Accustomed to=>
He is accustomed to having his own office.
Addicted to=>
She is addicted to watching TV.
Afraid of=>
She is afraid of speaking in public.
Anxious about=>
Norma is anxious about making the presentation.
Bored of=>
I am bored of doing the same old job.
capable of He is capable of winning a gold medal.
Committed to=>
She is committed to improving her English.
Concerned about=>
Nancy was concerned about being late.
Content with=>
Tim is content with winning second place.
Dedicated to=>
The organization is dedicated to ending poverty.
Devoted to=>
The money will be devoted to protecting the environment.
Disappointed with=>
Fiona was disappointed with coming in third place.
Discouraged by=>
He was discouraged by not getting the job.
Excited about=>
The researcher was excited about going to Africa.
Famous for=>
That actor is famous for being extremely weird.
Fond of=>
She is fond of having picnics.
Frightened of=>
She is frightened of being alone at night.
Guilty of=>
The banker was guilty of stealing money.
Happy about=>
He was happy about winning the lottery.
Interested in=>
She is interested in becoming a doctor.
Involved in=>
He was involved in making the movie.
Known for=>
She was known for causing problems.
Opposed to=>
They are opposed to building a new road in the park.
Proud of=>
He was proud of having completed the marathon.
Remembered for=>
She is remembered for protecting mountain gorillas.
Responsible for=>
He is responsible for causing the damage.
Scared of=>
Tina is scared of being alone at night.
Terrified of=>
The surfer is terrified of being attacked by a shark.
Tired from=>
She is tired from working all day.
Tired of=>
Margaret is tired of making dinner every night.
Worried about=>
The hikers were worried about not having enough water.
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