- My little brother can be so annoying sometimes.
I am sometimes annoyed with my little brother.
- This lecture bores me to tears.
I am bored with this lecture.
- Your decision to get married before finishing your degree surprised us.
We were surprised at your decision to get married before finishing your degree.
- Mary was encouraged by the news.
The news was encouraging to Mary.
- The boy was excited about the film.
The film was exciting to the boy.