Teo  +  590152 Fri, 21 Nov 08 03:59 AM A tires B. = A is tiring to B. = B is tired of A. A excites B. = A is exciting to B. = B is excited about A. A interests B. = A is interesting to B. = B is interested in A. A satisfies B. = A is satisfying to B. = B is satisfied with A. A surprises B. = A is surprising to B. = B is surprised at A. -- The above equations are quoted from an English study guide written by a Chinese teacher of English. Are they really correct? Teo Joined on Tue, Sep 28 2004 Taiwan Contributing Member 1,631 Thank you very much for your reply.

	CalifJim  +  590153 Fri, 21 Nov 08 04:01 AM They are really correct.  And there are probably dozens more verbs with the same properties.  CJ  CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 22,463 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche

	Grammar Geek  +  590155 Fri, 21 Nov 08 04:04 AM I don't agree with "is tired of." A long hike in the mountains may tire me out, but that doesn't mean I'm tired of long walks. "Tired of" is a phrasal verb meaning that something no longer interests you. I would also say "surprised by" rather than "surprised at." Grammar Geek Joined on Tue, Jan 10 2006 Veteran Member 19,683 Barbara, who answers in American English. My housekeeping skills attest to the truth of the second law of thermodynamics: Left to themselves, things get more and more random! Verbs, Phrasal Verbs

	CalifJim  +  590163 Fri, 21 Nov 08 04:47 AM  I take the equal signs with a grain of salt.  None of the equalities are perfect.  CJ  CalifJim