- •Prepositions Предлоги времени
- •Exercises
- •The window your coffee the mountains that tree the river the island the next garage my guitar
- •Going to the Zoo
- •On/in/at – other uses
- •Prepositional verbs
- •Some common prepositional verbs
- •About, of, to
- •Till/until, to
- •VI. For, since
- •VII. Then, after, afterwards
Prepositional verbs
A prepositional verb is a verb + preposition
I’m waiting for you. The dog belongs to us. The preposition always goes before the object.
In questions the preposition usually goes at the end of the sentence. E.g. Who are you waiting for?
Some verbs can go with a number of prepositions: I’m looking at these photos. I’m looking for my ticket. I’m looking after the children while their parents are out. The police are looking into the matter. (изучать)
Verb + at |
Verb + to |
Verb + at/to |
Explain/describe/apologise |
Why are you looking at me like that?
I look stupid with this haircut. Everybody will laugh at me.
shoot at/ fire (a gun) at. Don’t point that knife at me. It’s dangerous. We saw some people with guns shooting at birds. |
Who was that man you were talking to? Can I speak to Jane, please?
We spent the evening listening to music
Sorry I haven’t written to you for such a long time.
Did you phone your father yesterday?
They only invited a few people to their wedding. |
She got very angry and started shouting at me.
She shouted to me from the other side of the street.
Somebody threw an egg at the minister.
Judy shouted’ Catch!’ and threw the keys to me from the window. |
I explained to them what I wanted them to do.
Let me describe to you what I saw.
He apoligised to me.
He thanked me for the present.
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Verb + preposition (2)
Verb + about |
Care about/for/take care of |
Verb + for |
Look for/look after |
We talked about a lot of things at the meeting.
We discussed at lot of things at the meeting.
If you’re worried about the problem, you should do something about it. |
He is very selfish. He doesn’t care about other people.
You can do what you like. I don’t care what you do.
Would you care for a cup of coffee? (=Would you like…) I don’t care for very hot weather. (= I don’t like).
Albert is 85 and lives alone. He needs someone to care for him.
Have a nice holiday. Take care of yourself! (look after yourself) |
I wrote to the company asking them for more information about the job. BUT I asked her a question. They asked me the ay to the station.
FOR (job, etc) I think this job would suit you. Why don’t you apply for it.
Don’t wait for me. I’ll join your later. I’m not going out yet. I’m waiting for the rain to stop.
I’ve searched (the house) for my keys but I still can’t find them.
I haven’t seen her since she left (home) for work this morning.
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I’ve lost my keys. Can you help me to look for them?
Albert is 85 and lives alone. He needs somebody to look after him. You can borrow this book if you promise to look after it.
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Verb + preposition (3) ABOUT/OF
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I dreamt about you last night (when I was asleep)
I often dream of being rich. (мечтать, грезить) Don’t tell anyone what I said. No, I wouldn’t dream of it (I would never do it)
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(be told about smth) Did you hear about the fight in the club on Saturday night?
(know that smb/smth exists) Who is Tom Madley? – I’ve no idea. I’ve never heard of him.
(receive a letter or a phone call from somebody)
Have you heard from Jane recently? |
You look serious. What are you thinking about?
What did you think of the film? – I didn’t think much of it. He told me his name but I can’t think of it now. When I’m alone, I often think of/about you.
My sister is thinking of/about going to Canada. |
I’m glad you reminded me about the meeting.
Remind smb. of (cause smb. to remember): This house reminds me of the one I lived in when I was a child. |
( say that you are not satisfied): We complained to the manager about the food.
( say that you have a pain etc) We called the doctor because he complained of a pain in his stomach. |
Everybody has been warned of/about the dangers of smoking.
Vicky warned us about the traffic. I knew he was a strange person. I had been warned about him. |
Verb + preposition (4) OF/FOR/FROM/ON
Verb + of |
Verb + for |
Verb + from |
Verb + on |
Sue accused me of being selfish.
His parents don’t approve of what he does, but they can’t stop him.
What did he die of? A heart attack.
We had an enormous meal. It consisted of seven courses.
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I didn’t have enough money to pay(the waiter) for the meal. BUT: pay the bill/ a fine/ a tax/ a fare/ rent/ a sum of money, etc. I didn’t have enough money to pay my telephone bill.
I’ll never forgive them for what they did.
Also: smb. is to blame for... Everybody said I was to blame for the accident. Also: blame smth. on... Everybody blamed the accident on me. |
The number of people suffering from heart has increased.
Sun oil can protect the skin from the sun (against the sun). |
What time will you arrive? I don’t know. It depends on the traffic. You can rely on Jill She always keeps her promises. You can use depend + when/where/how, etc. with or without on: It depends how much it is/ it depends on how much it is.
George’s salary is very low. It isn’t enough to live on.
I congratulated her on her success in the exam.
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Verb + preposition (5) IN/INTO/WITH/TO/ON
Verb + IN |
Verb + INTO |
Verb + WITH |
Verb + TO |
Verb +ON |
Do you believe in God? I believe in saying what I think.
I hope you succeed in finding the job you want. |
Our house was broken into a few days ago but nothing was stolen.
He lost control of the car and crashed into a wall.
(two or more parts) The book is divided into three parts. Cut the meat into small pieces before frying it.
George Orwell’s books have been translated into many languages. |
There was an accident this morning. A bus collided with a car.
Take the saucepan and fill it with water.
The school provides all its students with books. |
What happened to that gold watch you used to have?
I prefer tea to coffee
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Don’t look out of the window. Concentrate on your work.
I wanted to go alone but they insisted on coming with me.
How much money do you spend on food each week. |