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. |
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addicted to |
She is addicted to watching TV. |
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afraid of |
She is afraid of speaking in public. |
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anxious about |
Norma is anxious about making the presentation. |
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bored of |
I am bored of doing the same old job. |
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capable of |
He is capable of winning a gold medal. |
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committed to |
She is committed to improving her English. |
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concerned about |
Nancy was concerned about being late. |
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content with |
Tim is content with winning second place. |
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dedicated to |
The organization is dedicated to ending poverty. |
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devoted to |
The money will be devoted to protecting the environment. |
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disappointed with |
Fiona was disappointed with coming in third place. |
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discouraged by |
He was discouraged by not getting the job. |
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excited about |
The researcher was excited about going to Africa. |
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famous for |
That actor is famous for being extremely weird. |
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fond of |
She is fond of having picnics. |
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frightened of |
She is frightened of being alone at night. |
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guilty of |
The banker was guilty of stealing money. |
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happy about |
He was happy about winning the lottery. |
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interested in |
She is interested in becoming a doctor. |
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involved in |
He was involved in making the movie. |
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known for |
She was known for causing problems. |
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opposed to |
They are opposed to building a new road in the park. |
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proud of |
He was proud of having completed the marathon. |
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remembered for |
She is remembered for protecting mountain gorillas. |
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responsible for |
He is responsible for causing the damage. |
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scared of |
Tina is scared of being alone at night. |
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terrified of |
The surfer is terrified of being attacked by a shark. |
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tired from |
She is tired from working all day. |
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tired of |
Margaret is tired of making dinner every night. |
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worried about |
The hikers were worried about not having enough water. |
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