Be + Adjective Combinations Followed by Infinitives

be amazed - He was amazed to discover the truth.

be anxious - She was anxious to start her new job.

be ashamed - He was ashamed to admit he had lied.

be bound - She is bound to be elected class president.

be careful - They were careful not to reveal the winner of the prize until the end.

be certain - She is certain to get the job.

be content - The student was content to receive second place in the competition.

be delighted - We were delighted to be invited to the wedding.

be determined - He was determined to finish the marathon.

be eager - He was eager to begin.

be eligible - They were not eligible to participate in the program.

be fortunate - She was fortunate to receive the research grant.

be glad - I would be glad to help out.

be happy - She was happy to see them at the party.

be hesitant - Mary was hesitant to say anything.

be liable - The mountain climber is liable to hurt himself if he doesn't use well-made equipment.

be likely - They are likely to show up at any time.

be lucky - You were lucky to have such an opportunity.

be pleased - I am pleased to meet you.

be proud - He was proud to have been chosen to lead the project.

be ready - I'm ready to go now.

be reluctant - The witness was reluctant to reveal what he had seen.

be sad - She was really sad to leave.

be shocked - He was shocked to discover the truth.

be sorry - I am sorry to have to tell you that the tickets are sold out.

be surprised - She was surprised to discover that he had never learned how to swim.