Linian_U Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
What is the difference?
I should say "I am nervous in that situation" instead of
"I am nervous with that situation" ?
But why can I say "I am angry with him"?
Both of sentences mean "something makes me to be (some adjective)"
What is the difference in use of 'with' in these sentences ?
"I am nervous with that situation" ?
But why can I say "I am angry with him"?
Both of sentences mean "something makes me to be (some adjective)"
What is the difference in use of 'with' in these sentences ?
Top answer
Every adjective and every verb (and almost any word at all, really) has its own grammatical patterns. Not every adjective takes the same preposition. Not every verb takes the same preposition.
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Every adjective and every verb (and almost any word at all, really) has its own grammatical patterns. Not every adjective takes the same preposition. Not every verb takes the same preposition. At times the choices seem arbitrary, and you might have to study the history of the English language in some depth to find out if there was any logical reason for the choices. In any case, you sometimes
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Yes, I try to find common patterns for sentences
And you examples and answer:
"In this case, "in" is used
And you examples and answer:
"In this case, "in" is used
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