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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