2.92 '-ed' adjectives after link verbs

Most '-ed' adjectives can be used both in front of a noun and as the complement of a link verb.

• The worried authorities decided to play safe.
• My husband was worried.

A small number of '-ed' adjectives are normally only used as the complement of a link verb. Often, they are followed by a prepositional phrase, a to-infinitive clause, or a that-clause.

• I was thrilled by the exhibition.
• The Brazilians are pleased with the results.
• ...food destined for areas of south Sudan.
• He was always prepared to account for his actions.
• I was worried that she'd say no.

Here is a list of '-ed' adjectives often used as the complement of a link verb, with or without a phrase or clause after them:

• convinced, delighted, interested, intimidated, intrigued, involved, pleased, scared, thrilled, tired, touched

Here is a list of '-ed' adjectives normally used as the complement of a link verb with a phrase or clause after them:

• agreed, destined, dressed, finished, lost, prepared, shut, stuck