Mini lesson Adjective + to + infinitive A2

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Today's mini lesson is about using 'to' after some adjectives. It means that we feel the adjective because of the action that happens in the infinitive.

Adjectives + to + infinitive

We use 'to + infinitive' after some adjectives. It means that we feel the adjective because of the action
that happens in the infinitive.
• I was pleased to see her. (= I was pleased because I saw her.)
• He was afraid to jump.
• They were glad to hear the news.
• She was happy to arrive home.
• It is likely to rain.
• You were lucky to win the prize.
• Are they ready to go?
• He was right to quit.
• I was shocked to learn that he was ill.
• She was sorry to miss the wedding.

Let’s review! Change the sentences so that they include adjective + to + infinitive.

1. We helped and we were happy.
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2. He was late and it was likely.
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3. You have such a good job. You are lucky.
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4. She is upset and she is right.
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5. They heard the news. They were shocked.
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6. The child went upstairs. The child was afraid.
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7. She met her friend and she was glad.
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8. I was away and I was sorry.
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9. We are beginning. Are they ready?
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10. He passed the exam. He was pleased.

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Answers

1. We were happy to help.
2. He was likely to be late.
3. You are lucky to have such a good job.
4. She is right to be upset.
5. They were shocked to hear the news.
6. The child was afraid to go upstairs.
7. She was glad to meet her friend.
8. I was sorry to be away.
9. Are they ready to begin?
10. He was pleased to pass the exam