Adjective-Preposition Combinations

This video lesson by Alex covers the topic of adjective and preposition combinations in English. It begins with an introduction to adjectives, explaining their role in describing nouns. The lesson then explores how adjectives can be combined with prepositions to form expressions, often followed by gerunds or nouns. Common prepositions used with specific adjectives are discussed, with examples illustrating their correct usage. The importance of using the right prepositions to convey the intended meaning is emphasized. The lesson concludes with a reminder to practice these combinations and a suggestion to take a quiz on engvid.com.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Noun and verb combinations

• Adjective and noun combinations

• Verb and preposition combinations

• Adjective and preposition combinations

What is an adjective?

• A word that describes a noun

• A word that describes a verb

• A word that describes an adverb

• A word that describes a preposition

Which of the following is an adjective in the sentence: 'He is not interested in writing'?

• He

• Not

• Interested

• Writing

What can follow prepositions in adjective-preposition combinations?

• Only nouns

• Adjectives

• Only verbs

• Gerunds or nouns

What is a gerund?

• An adjective acting like a noun

• A noun acting like a verb

• A preposition acting like a verb

• A verb acting like a noun

Which preposition is commonly used with 'interested'?

• With

• At

• In

• On

What is the correct preposition for 'excited' in the context of a birthday?

• About

• For

• With

• At

Which preposition follows 'afraid'?

• In

• With

• Of

• At

Which of the following is NOT a preposition?

• At

• In

• With

• Quickly

What is the correct preposition for 'scared'?

• With

• At

• In

• Of