Expressions with be + ADJ 1. Be about to +v: Ex: she is looking for a new job as her company is about to go bankrupt 2. be apt to+ v =be likely to+ v=be liable to sth /to v : ex:sales are likely to increase this season due to high consumer confidence 3. be available to + v be available for sth : ex:the applicant indicated that she was available to start working immediately Patricia Wells is usually available for private consultation on weekends only 4. be aware of sth =be conscious of sth ex:everyone should be aware of the dangers of second –hand smoke 5. be capable of v-ing : ex: the department is capable of providing specialized rescue service 6. be comparable to sth ex:export figures from this year are comparable to statistics from the past two years 7. be consistent with sth : ex: product quality and design must be consistent with custumer demand 8. be eligible to + v ex:all staff members are eligible to attend the meeting be eligible for sth ex:freelance workers are not eligible for the company pension plan 9. be responsible for sth ex:the city police were responsible for the accident 10. be skilled in/at sth ex:people who are skilled in website design are in high demand these days 11. be willing to + v ex:he is willing to do whatever it takes to succeed 12. be subject to sth be subjective to sth
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