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.”
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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)
When you are a sleep you often dream ab__ something.
When you are a sleep you often dream about something.
When you use the expression wouldn’t dream of doing something you means “you would n___ do it”.
When you use the expression wouldn’t dream of doing something you means “you would never do it”.
- “Don’t tell anyone what I said”. “No, I wouldn’t dream of it” (= I would never do it)
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
I like to have time to make decisions. I like to think ___ things carefully.
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
I like to have time to make decisions. I like to think about things carefully.
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
“You wouldn’t leave without telling me, would you?” “Of course not. I wouldn’t dream ___ it”.
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
“You wouldn’t leave without telling me, would you?” “Of course not. I wouldn’t dream of it”.
When you dream of/about being something / doing something you i____ being or doing it.
When you dream of/about being something / doing something you imagine being or doing it.
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
I don’t think much ___ this coffee. lt’s like water.
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
I don’t think much of this coffee. lt’s like water. (= I don’t like it)
When your hear about something, you’re to be t___ about it.
When your hear about something, you’re to be told about it.
- Did you hear about what happened at the club on Saturday night?
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
When I was offered the job, I didn’t accept immediately. I went away and thought ___ it for a while. In the end I decided to take the job.
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
When I was offered the job, I didn’t accept immediately. I went away and thought ___ it for a while. In the end I decided to take the job.
When you hear of something or somebody, you know that somebody or something ex___.
When you hear of something or somebody, you know that somebody or something exists.
- “Who is Tom Hart?” “I have no idea. I’ve never heard of him”. (not heard from him)
When you complain of a pain, an illness, etc., you say say that you have a p___, ill___, etc.
When you complain of a pain, an illness, etc., you say say that you have a pain, illness, etc.
- We called the doctor because George was complaining of a pain in his stomach.
Put the correct proposition: of, **aboutorfrom**.
Thanks for your email. lt was good to heard ___ you.
Put the correct proposition: of, **aboutorfrom**.
Thanks for your email. lt was good to heard from you.
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
I don’t know what to get Sarah for her birthday. Can you think ___ anything?
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
I don’t know what to get Sarah for her birthday. Can you think of anything?
When you complaint to somebody about you say that you are not sat____.
When you complaint to somebody about you say that you are not satisfied.
- We complained to the manager of the restaurant about the food .
Warn somebody about a person or thing which means that this person or thing are b__, dang___, un___, etc.
Warn somebody about a person or thing which means that this person or thing are bad, dangerous, unusual, etc.
- I knew he was a strange person. I had been warned about him. (not warned of him)
- Vicky warned me about the traffic. She said it would be bad.
You remind somebody about = tell somebody not to f____.
You remind somebody about = tell somebody not to f____.
- I’m glad you reminded me about the meeting. I’d completely forgotten about it.
Put the correct proposition: of, **aboutorfrom**.
“Did you heard ___ the accident last night?” “Yes, Vicky told me.”
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
“Did you heard about the accident last night?” “Yes, Vicky told me.”
Put the correct proposition: of, **aboutorfrom**.
Jane used to call me quite often, but I haven’t heard ___ her for a long time now.
Put the correct proposition: of, **aboutorfrom**.
Jane used to call me quite often, but I haven’t heard from her for a long time now.
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
“I’ve finished reading the book you lent me.” “What did you think ___ it? Did you think it was good?”
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
“I’ve finished reading the book you lent me.” “What did you think of it? Did you think it was good?”
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
I don’t really want to go out with Tom tonight. I’ll have to think ___ an excuse.
Put the correct proposition: of or about.
I don’t really want to go out with Tom tonight. I’ll have to think of an excuse.
