Verb + Preposition 3 about/for/of/after Flashcards
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
Kevin was complaining ___ pains in his chest, so he went to the doctor.
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
Kevin was complaining of pains in his chest, so he went to the doctor.
You remind somebody of. . . = cause somebody to rem____.
You remind somebody of. . . = cause somebody to rem____.
- This house reminds me of the one I lived in when I was a child.
- Look at this photograph of Richard. Who does he remind you of?
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
I love this music. lt reminds me ___ a warm day in spring.
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
I love this music. lt reminds me of a warm day in spring.
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
He loves his job. He thinks ___ his work all the time, he dreams ___ it, he talks ___ it and I’m fed up with hearing ___ it.
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
He loves his job. He thinks about his work all the time, he **dreams **about it, he talks about it and I’m fed up with hearing about it.
When you think about something, you cons___ it, you conc___ your mind on it.
When you think about something, you cons___ it, you conc___ your mind on it.
- I’ve thought about what you said and I’ve decided to take your advice.
- Will you lend me the money?’ I’ll think about it.’
We also use think of when we ask or give an op___.
We also use think of when we ask or give an opinion.
- “What did you think of the movie?’ “I didn’t think much of it.” (= I didn’t like it much)
The difference is sometimes very small and you can use of or about:
- When I’m alone, I often think of (or about) you.
You can say think of or think about doing something for pos____ future actions.
You can say think of or think about doing something for pos____ future actions.
- My sister is thinking of (or about) going to Canada. (= she is considering it)
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
Our neighbours complained ___ us ___ the noise we made last night.
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
Our neighbours complained to us about the noise we made last night.
Put the correct proposition: of, **aboutorfrom**.
“Have you heard ___ a writer called William Hudson?” “ No, I don’t think so. What sort of writer is he?”
Put the correct proposition: of, **aboutorfrom**.
“Have you heard of a writer called William Hudson?” “ No, I don’t think so. What sort of writer is he?”
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
We’re thinking ___ going out to eat this evening. Would you like to come?
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
We’re thinking of/about going out to eat this evening. Would you like to come?
You use hear from when you rec___ something from somebody.
You use hear from when you rec___ something (letter, phone call, e-mail, etc.) from somebody.
“Have you heard from Jane recently?” Yes, she called a few days ago.”
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
Do you see that man over there? Does he remind you ___ anybody you know?
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
Do you see that man over there? Does he remind you of anybody you know?
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
I would have forgotten my appointment if jane hadn’t reminded **me ____ it.
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
I would have forgotten my appointment if jane hadn’t reminded **me about it.
Warn somebody about or of a d___ means that something bad which m___ happen later.
Warn somebody about or of a danger means that something bad which might happen later.
- Scientists have warned us about (or of) the effects of climate change.
When you think of something, the idea c___ to your mind.
When you think of something, the idea comes to your mind.
- lt was my idea. I thought of it first. (not thought about it)
- I felt embarrassed. I couldn’t think of anything to say. (not think about anything)
