Adjective + preposition + verb-ing (2)

The following is ONLY A SAMPLE LIST of the most commonly used adjective + preposition combinations that can be followed by gerunds.

Adjective + for/in/on/to + verb-ing (gerund)

Adjective + FOR + verb-ing

Famous for

She is famous for dancing ballet.  

This team is famous for playing volleyball. 

Sorry about/for

He is sorry for eating in the lesson. 

They are sorry about smoking in the park. 

Responsible for

The President is responsible for improving the economy of a country. 

John is responsible for planning the party. 

Adjective + IN + verb-ing

Interested in

My student is interested in reading articles. 

Are you interested in cooking pasta? 

Adjective + ON + verb-ing

Keen on

I am keen on drawing. 

She is keen on listening to music. 

Adjective + TO + verb-ing

Be used to

She is used to studying English. 

They are used to making a salad. 

Committed to

I am committed to marrying his girlfriend. 

They are committed to serving the whole country.