This document discusses the use of adjectives followed by the preposition "to". It begins by stating that specific prepositions are used after certain adjectives, though there is no definite rule. Examples of adjectives commonly used with "to" include similar, married, dedicated, and junior. The document then provides more details on preposition rules and placement. It lists common adjective-preposition combinations and notes that some adjectives take different prepositions depending on whether the subject is impersonal or personal. The document concludes with examples and an activity to practice identifying correct adjective-preposition combinations.
Robert Peterson has over 20 years of experience at IGC in various roles including service technician, measurement supervisor, district service manager, district manager, manager of safety, and current role as safety and technical training manager. He has extensive experience developing and implementing safety programs and procedures, and providing training. He also has a background in emergency response and community involvement through organizations like the Western Energy Institute and American Gas Association.
This document discusses the use of adjectives followed by the preposition "to". It begins by stating that specific prepositions are used after certain adjectives, though there is no definite rule. Examples of adjectives commonly used with "to" include similar, married, dedicated, and junior. The document then provides more details on preposition rules and placement. It lists common adjective-preposition combinations and notes that some adjectives take different prepositions depending on whether the subject is impersonal or personal. The document concludes with examples and an activity to practice identifying correct adjective-preposition combinations.
Robert Peterson has over 20 years of experience at IGC in various roles including service technician, measurement supervisor, district service manager, district manager, manager of safety, and current role as safety and technical training manager. He has extensive experience developing and implementing safety programs and procedures, and providing training. He also has a background in emergency response and community involvement through organizations like the Western Energy Institute and American Gas Association.
This document discusses the positioning of adjectives in English. It provides examples of different types of adjectives and their typical order when used together before a noun. Some key rules covered include using commas to separate multiple adjectives before a noun, using "and" between adjectives of color, and placing certain adjectives after the noun for emphasis. The document concludes with an activity asking the reader to reorder adjectives and choose the correct adjective order in examples.