Add the appropriate preposition to the following sentence:
We were glad ________ rest our tired legs after our long journey.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → to
Complete sentence: We were glad to rest our tired legs after our long journey. Here "rest" is a verb with its own object ("our tired legs"), so only "glad to rest" fits.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) of | “Glad of” means thankful for, and it is followed by a noun (“glad of your help”), not by a verb with an object. | We were glad of a cup of tea. |
| (2) for | “Glad for” is followed by a person or noun (“glad for you”), not by a verb. | I am glad for you. |
| (3) to (answer) | After adjectives of feeling such as glad, happy and sorry, an action is added with “to” + the base form of the verb. | I am glad to meet you. |
| (4) with | “Glad” is not followed by “with”. | She is happy with her new job. |