Happy can describe pleasure, satisfaction or a positive feeling.
The idea
Use happy after be or before a noun: a happy smile. Say happy with the result for satisfaction and happy to see you for pleasure at an action.
Examples
- I am happy today.
- She is happy with the result.
- We are happy to see you.
- The children look happy.
- He has a happy smile.
- Are you happy with your new room?
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In happy with the result, use with before the thing that satisfies you.
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Choose the adjective for a joyful feeling. I feel joyful; I am ___ today. (happy / sad)
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happy
Happy describes how the speaker feels today.
Choose the preposition before the satisfactory result. She is happy ___ the result. (with / under)
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with
With introduces the result that satisfies her.
Choose the infinitive for the action. We are happy ___ you. (to see / seeing)
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to see
To see names the action that makes us glad.
Practice round
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Choose the adjective for a joyful feeling. I feel joyful; I am ___ today. (happy / sad)
Choose the preposition before the satisfactory result. She is happy ___ the result. (with / under)
Choose the infinitive for the action. We are happy ___ you. (to see / seeing)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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