Verb + preposition (3) about and of

Unit 133 - I E G - Verb + preposition (3) about and of

133.1

1. Did you hear about what happened at the party on Saturday?

2. ‘I had a strange dream last night.’ ‘Did you? What did you dream about?

3. Our neighbours complained to us about the noise we made last night.

4. Ken was complaining of pains in his chest, so he went to the doctor.

5. I love this music. It reminds me of a warm day in spring.

6. He loves his job. He thinks about his job all the time, he dreams about it, he talks about it and I’m fed up with hearing about it.

7. I tried to remember the name of the book but I couldn’t think of it.

8. Janet tried to warn me about the water. She said it wasn’t safe to drink.

9. We warned our children of the dangers of playing in the street.

133.2

1. That’s a good idea. Why didn’t I think of it?

2. Bill is never satisfied. He is always complaining about something.

3. I can’t make a decision yet. I need time to think about your proposal.

4. Before you go into the house, I must warn you about the dog. He’s very aggressive sometimes, so be careful.

5. She’s not a well-known singer. Not many people have heard of her.

6. A: You wouldn’t go away without telling me, would you?

6. B: Of course not. I wouldn’t dream of it.

7. I would have forgotten my appointment if Jane hadn’t reminded me about it.

8. Do you see that man over there? Does he remind you of anybody you know?

133.3

1. I’ve never heard of Tom Madely. Who is he?

2. ‘Did you hear about the accident last night?’ ‘Yes, Vicky told me.’

3. Jill used to write to me quite often but I haven’t heard from her for ages now.

4. A: Have you heard of a writer called William Hudson?

4. B: No, I don’t think so. What sort of writer is he?

5. Thank you for your letter. It was good to hear from you again.

6. ‘Do you want to hear about our holiday?’ ‘Not now. Tell me later.’

7. I live in a very small town in the north of England. You’ve probably never heard of it.

133.4

1. You look serious. What are you thinking about?

2. I like to have time to make decisions. I like to think about things carefully.

3. He’s a very selfish person. He only thinks of himself.

4. I don’t know what to get Ann for her birthday. Can you think of anything?

5. A: I’ve finished reading the book you lent me.

5. B: Have you? What did you think of it? Did you like it?

6. We’re thinking of going out for a meal this evening. Would you like to come?

7. I don’t really want to go out with Ian tonight. I’ll have to think of an excuse.

8. Carol is rather homesick. She’s always thinking of her family back home.

9. When I was offered the job, I didn’t accept immediately. I went away and thought about it for a while. In the end I decided to take the job.

10. I don’t think much of this coffee. It’s like water.

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