Adjective using That- clause “

Today, we will study “ Adjective using That- clause  “

Certain adjectives can be postmodified by a “ That-clause “

These include past participles that are used as adjectives:

e.G

Our  mothers were sure that we would agree.

Our mothers were sure  we would agree.

So: “Adjective using That-clause 

after   certains adjectives  , including :

 afraid     alarmed    amazed    amused    angry

Anxious   ashamed    astonished      confident 

Delighted    depressed   determined   disgusted

Glad    happy   hopeful     optimistic     sorry  

So:  Adjective using “To-infinitive”

they express a feeling , and “to “ gives the cause of the feeling. 

  e.g .

Amused     angry     annoyed        ashamed  

Bored      concerned      content      delighted

Depressed  disappointed    disgusted  excited

Pleased     proud     sad       surprised    upset

So:  Adjective using “To-infinitive”

 they express a feeling , and “to “ gives the cause of the feeling.  So the To-clause often has a perfect infinitive

  e.g .

 My father was pleased to have passed the exam

                                        Perfect infinitive

It means : He was pleased to pass the exam

                  : He was happy that he himself passed the exam.

So:  Adjective using “To-infinitive”

they express an attitude towards the action of the clause .the attitude is previous to the action. So a perfect infinitve is not possible here.

  e.g .

 He is prepared to lend us the money

Are you afraid to go out in the storm ?

 So:  Adjective using “To-infinitive”

  e.g .

 afraid        apt       curious       determine 

Eager       free         impatient     inclined

Keen        prepared    ready        reluctant

Unwilling     willing   

  

So:  Adjective using “To-infinitive”

 Prompt / quick / and slow  can also be postmodified with “ to –clause “ , but  with a different meaning:. 

  e.g .

 They were quick to complain

It means : they complained immediately

Our teacher were slow to notice

It means : He does not notice immediately

The villagers were prompt to offer help.

It means : they offered help immedialely

 
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