For-structures after adjectives

Posted By Manjusha in English Grammar

The structure for + object + infinitive is common after certain adjectives which express wishes and other personal feelings.

Examples are: anxious, eager, delighted, willing, reluctant, vital, necessary, important, common, normal, pointless, unusual, rare, right, wrong etc.

• I am anxious for him to get a good job.
• We are delighted for them to come and stay.
• She is eager for us to see her work.

With preparatory it

For-structures with preparatory it are common with many adjectives expressing possibility, necessity, importance, urgency, frequency and value judgments.

• It is important for the party to be a success.
• It is not necessary for you to wait any longer.
• It is essential for them to earn while they learn.
• I thought it strange for her to be out so late.
• It isn't easy for me to let him go.
• It would be risky for you to attempt it.
• It would be dangerous for them to indulge in such activities.

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