Verb + preposition (2) about / for / of / after

Unit 132 - I E G - Verb + preposition (2) about / for / of  / after

 

132.1

1. I’m not going out yet. I’m waiting for the rain to stop.

2. You’re always asking me for money. Ask somebody else for a change.

3. I’ve applied for a job at the factory. I don’t know if I’ll get it.

4. If I want a job at the factory, who do I apply to?

5. I’ve searched everywhere for John but I haven’t been able to find him.

6. I don’t want to talk about what happened last night. Let’s forget it.

7. I don’t want to discuss what happened last night. Let’s forget it.

8. We had an interesting discussion about the problem but we didn’t reach a decision.

9. We discussed the problem but we didn’t reach a decision.

10. I don’t want to go out yet. I’m waiting for the post to arrive.

11. Keith and Sonia are touring Europe. They’re in Rome at the moment, but tomorrow they leave for Venice.

12. The roof of the house is in very bad condition. I think we ought to do something about it.

13. We waited for Jim for half an hour but he never came.

14. Tomorrow morning I have to catch a plane. I leaving my house for the airport at 7.30.

132.2

1. Police are searching for the man who escaped from prison.

2. We’re still waiting for a reply to our letter. We haven’t heard anything yet.

3. George likes his job but he doesn’t talk about it much.

4. When I’d finished my meal, I asked the waiter for the bill.

5. Kate is unemployed. She has applied for several jobs but she hasn’t had any luck.

6. If something is wrong, why don’t you do something about it?

7. Linda’s car is very old but it’s in excellent condition. She looks after it well.

8. Diana is from Boston but now she lives in Paris. She left Boston for Paris when she was 19.

132.3

1. He’s very selfish. He doesn’t care about other people.

2. Are you hungry? Would you care for something to eat?

3. She doesn’t care about the examination. She’s not worried whether she passes or fails.

4. Please let me borrow your camera. I promise I’ll take good care of it.

5. ‘Do you like this coat?’ ‘Not really. I don’t care for the color.

6. Don’t worry about arranging our holiday. I’ll take care of it.

7. I want to have a good holiday. I don’t care about the cost.

8. I want to have a good holiday. I don’t care how much it costs.

132.4

1. I looked for my keys but I couldn’t find them anywhere.

2. Kate is looking for a job. I hope she finds one soon.

3. Who looked after you when you were ill?

4. I’m looking for Elizabeth. Have you seen her?

5. All the car parks were full, so we had to look for somewhere to  park.

6. A baby-sitter is somebody who looks after other people’s children.

 
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Verb + preposition (1) at and to

Unit 131 - I E G - Verb + preposition (1) at and to

131.1

1. I look stupid with this hair cut. Everybody will laugh at me.

2. I don’t understand what this means. Can you explain it to me.

3. I glanced at my watch to see what the time was.

4. We’ve been invited to the party but unfortunately we can’t go.

5. Please listen to me! I’ve got something important to tell you.

6. Don’t throw stones at the birds! It’s cruel.

7. If you don’t want to eat that sandwich, throw it to the birds. They’ll eat it.

8. Sally and Kevin had an argument and now they’re not speaking to one another.

9. I wrote to Joanna last week but she hasn’t replied to my letter yet.

10. Be careful with those scissors! Don’t point them at me.

131.2

1. They only invited a few people to their wedding.

2. Look at these flowers. Aren’t they pretty?

3. Please don’t shout at me! Be nice to me!

4. I saw Sue as I was cycling along the road. I shouted to her but she didn’t hear me.

5. Don’t listen to what he says. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about.

6. Can I speak to you for a moment? There’s something I want to ask you.

7. Do you think I could have a look at your newspaper, please?

8. I’m a bit lonely. I need somebody to talk to.

9. She was so angry she threw a chair at me.

10. The woman sitting opposite me on the train kept staring at me.

131.3

1. (I don’t understand this word.)         Can you explain this word to me?

2. (I don’t understand what you mean.)    Can you explain to me what you mean?

3. (I don’t understand this question.)        Can you explain this question to me?

4. (I don’t understand the system.)        Can you explain the system to me?

5. (don’t understand how this machine works.)    Can you explain to me how this machine works?

6. I don’t understand what your problem is.)       Can you explain to me what your problem is?

131.4

1. I know who she is but have never spoken to her.

2. George won’t be able to help you, so there is no point in asking him.

3. I like to listen to the radio while I’m having breakfast.

4. We’d better phone the restaurant to reserve a table.

5. I apologized to Bridget for the misunderstanding.

6. Don’t forget to write to me while you’re away.

7. I thanked everybody for all the help they had given me.

8. I explained to everybody what they had to do.

9. Mike described to me how the accident happened.

10. I’d like to ask you some questions.

 
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Adjective + preposition (2)

Unit 130 - I E G - Adjective + preposition (2)

130.1

1. There were lots of tourists in the city centre. The city centre was crowded with tourists.

2. There was a lot of furniture in the room. The room was full of furniture.

3. I don’t like sport very much.     I’m not very keen on sport.

4. We haven’t got enough time.    We’re a bit short of time.

5. I’m not a very good tennis player.    I’m not very good at tennis.

6. Catherine’s husband is Russian.    Catherine is married to a Russian.

7. I don’t trust Robert.            I’m suspicious of Robert.

8. My problem is not the same as yours.    My problem is different from yours.

130.2

1. I think she’s arriving this evening but I’m not sure of that.

2. Your camera is similar to mine but it isn’t exactly the same.

3. Don’t worry. I’ll look after you. There is nothing to be afraid of.

4. ‘Do you want to watch the news on television?’ ‘No, I’m not interested in the news.’

5. The editor is the person who is responsible for what appears in the newspaper.

6. Mrs.Davis is a very keen gardener. She’s very proud of her garden and loves showing it to visitors.

7. I was surprised when I met her for the first time. She was different from what I expected.

130.3
1. The letter I wrote was full of mistakes.

2. My home town is not especially interesting. It’s not famous for anything.

3. Kate is very fond of her younger brother.

4. I don’t like going up ladders. I’m afraid of heights.

5. You look bored. You don’t seem interested in what I’m saying.

6. Did you know that Liz is engaged to a friend of mine?

7. I’m not ashamed for what I did. In fact I’m quite proud of it.

8. I suggested we should all go out for a meal but nobody else was keen on the idea.

9. These days everybody is aware of the dangers of smoking.

10. The station platform was crowded with people waiting for the train.

11. She’s much more successful than I am. Sometimes I feel a bit jealous of her.

12. I’m tired of doing the same thing every day. I need a change.

13. Do you know anyone who might be interested in buying an old car?

14. We’ve got plenty to eat. The fridge is full of food.

15. She is a very honest person. I don’t think she’s capable of telling a lie.

16. I’m not surprised she changed her mind at the last moment. That’s typical of her.

17. Out house is similar to yours. Perhaps yours is a bit larger.

18. John has no money of his own. He’s totally dependent on his parents.

130.4
1. I’m not very good at repairing things.

2. I’m brilliant at telling jokes.

3. I’m quite good at mathematics.

4. I’m very good at remembering names.

 
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